Aichi

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Miso
High protein, mineral-packed miso is staple food of the Japanese diet that is most familiar to foreigners from its common use in miso soup. Aichi hatcho miso is a particularly hearty version of the fermented soybean paste that is used generously in dishes in the region and beyond. Miso is invariably linked to the Aichi city of Okazaki, where it has been made since the days of Tokugawa Ieyasu, a ruling shogun who was himself a miso enthusiast.

Where to Buy
Maruya Hatcho Miso Co., Ltd.
52 Oukandori, Hatcho-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi,
444-0923 Japan
Tel: +81-564-22-0222
Fax: +81-564-23-0172
E-mail: maruya01@8miso.co.jp
Contact: Nobutarou Asai


Marusan-Ai Co., Ltd.
1 Arashita, Niki - cho, Okazaki City, Aichi
444-2193 Japan
Tel: +81-564-27-3747
Fax: +81-564-27-3716
E-mail: kaigai@marusanai.co.jp

Green Tea-matcha
Center of ceremony. Symbol of hospitality. Nurturer of the body. These are the many faces of green tea in Japan. The tea leaf holds a venerated place that is comparable only to that of rice.
Matcha (powdered green tea), is the central component in the tea ceremony, a centuries-old tradition that epitomizes the Japanese aesthetic. Its slightly bitter taste also led matcha to be incorporated as a counterbalance to the sweetness of traditional confections. More recently, matcha's distinct flavor and an ever growing list of health benefits have captured the attention of western chefs who use it in everything from delectable desserts to healthy smoothies. The Aichi city of Nishio and the surrounding region grows over half of the leaves that are used to make the world's matcha, making "Nishio Tea" synonymous with powdered green tea.

Where to Buy
AIYA America, Inc.
2291 W. 205th Street Unit 104 Torrance, CA 90501 USA
Tel:310-212-1395
Fax:310-212-1386
E-mail: fumi@aiya-america.com
*Available in wholesale


AOI SEICHA Co., Ltd.
7 Kamiyashiki, Kami-machi, Nishio, Aichi
445-0894 Japan
Tel: +81-563-57-2570
Fax:+81-563-57-4747
E-mail: info@aoiseicha.co.jp
*Please direct inquiries to the e-mail, fax, or telephone number above.

Nanzanen Co., Ltd
20 Minamiyama, Fujii, Anjo, Aichi 444-1198 JAPAN
Tel: +81-566-99-0128
Fax:+81-566-99-3199
E-mail: nanzanen@post.sun-inet.or.jp

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