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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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At a glance

CategoryFood
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
OriginPan-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 functionsHeritage Kyushu specialty tea, Distinctive nutty-aromatic flavor profile vs steamed Japanese teas
Regulatory status in JapanStandard 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)

Ingredient profile

Camellia sinensis pan-fired green tea, distinct production method from steamed Japanese tea.

OEM applications

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

EUNiche specialty tea positioning.
USANiche specialty positioning.
ChinaPan-firing is Chinese tradition; Japanese kamairi-cha positioned as heritage specialty.
KoreaNiche specialty positioning.

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Quick answers

What is Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea)?
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.
What is the regulatory status of Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea) in Japan?
Standard food labeling. Kyushu regional brand. Not a designated allergen.
What products typically use Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea)?
Loose-leaf kamairi-cha retail (Kyushu regional)
Where does Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea) come from?
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
What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Kamairi-cha (Pan-Fired Green Tea)?
JSCI: かまいり茶

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References

  1. 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) 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.

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