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Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea)
かまいり茶 (Kamairi-cha)
Also known as: Kamairi-cha, Pan-fired green tea, Camellia sinensis pan-fired, 釜炒り茶
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | かまいり茶 |
| Common Japanese notations | かまいり茶, 釜炒り茶, カマイリチャ |
| Origin | Pan-fired green tea (Camellia sinensis) — distinct from steamed Japanese tea (sencha) by pan-firing process; principal modern production region Kyushu (Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Miyazaki); heritage Chinese-influenced tea production method |
| Typical functions | Heritage Kyushu specialty tea, Distinctive nutty-aromatic flavor profile vs steamed Japanese teas |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard food labeling. Kyushu regional brand. Not a designated allergen. |
Kamairi-cha (かまいり茶 / 釜炒り茶) is pan-fired green tea — distinct from steamed Japanese tea (sencha) by Chinese-influenced pan-firing production. Kyushu (Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Miyazaki) heritage region.
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- Loose-leaf kamairi-cha retail (Kyushu regional)
What it is
Camellia sinensis pan-fired green tea, distinct production method from steamed Japanese tea.
Typical uses in Japanese products
Heritage Kyushu tea retail.
For OEM: regional Kyushu retail OEM.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Kyushu regional brand. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty tea positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Pan-firing is Chinese tradition; Japanese kamairi-cha positioned as heritage specialty. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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References
- MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition — かまいり茶 浸出液
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.