Chatsumi: Spring Tea and the Gift of Health

Chatsumi (茶摘み), or tea picking, marks one of the most important seasonal moments in Japanese tea culture.

Aligned with Hachijūhachiya (八十八夜) — the 88th night of spring — this is when the year’s first tea leaves are harvested.

These young leaves are considered especially vibrant:

Tender.
Nutrient-rich.
Full of life.

For generations, there has been a belief that tea picked during this time brings health and longevity.

And today, we can understand why.

Green tea is rich in catechins, particularly EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a powerful antioxidant linked to:

❤️Cardiovascular health

⚡️Cognitive support
❣️Reduced inflammation
✨Long-term wellness

Studies continue to suggest that regular green tea consumption may support overall health and longevity.

And quality matters.

Higher-quality teas — carefully grown, harvested, and processed — tend to preserve more of these beneficial compounds while offering a cleaner, more balanced flavor.

In other words:

The better the leaf,
the better the experience —
and the benefit.

Chatsumi is a reminder that something as simple as tea can be both:

A seasonal ritual
and a form of care.

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