Kikukawa Tea Gyoza is a product created by Udemakuri Dining Kirakuzin at the request of the Kikugawa City Tea Industry Association. The development of this product began with the demand for a menu using deep-steamed Kikugawa tea. Deep-steamed Kikugawa tea is the first tea in Shizuoka Prefecture registered under the geographical indication protection system (GI) and is also introduced on TV as a source of health and longevity. Using this attractive tea, the owners decided to incorporate deep-steamed Kikugawa tea into the gyoza skin and filling. Additionally, they used TEA pork, which is raised on tea, to create gyoza with a strong focus on local production for local consumption.

Our store opened in February 2019 with the aim of bringing joy and enjoyment to both employees and customers. It features a variety of international cuisine that changes with the seasons and also offers craft beers from overseas and Japanese wines. The owner started as a Chinese cuisine chef at a hotel, served as assistant manager at a restaurant specializing in international cuisine based on French cuisine, and now runs the current establishment.

In developing Kikukawa Tea Gyoza, emphasis was placed on creating a product that both children and adults could enjoy and focusing on tea and local production for local consumption. When incorporating deep-steamed tea into the gyoza skin, we struggled with adjusting the temperature, timing, and amount, but successfully produced a fragrant gyoza skin. The filling includes TEA pork, lotus root, cabbage, and Chinese chives, all sourced locally. The gyoza is characterized by the subtle aroma of tea, the crunchy texture of lotus root, and the umami of TEA pork. It can be enjoyed as grilled gyoza, steamed gyoza, or fried gyoza, and is also recommended as an ingredient in hot pots and soups. For seasonings, we use Eishoyu from Fukuroi City and Okicha salt from Kakegawa City, and local vegetables are also utilized.

Kikukawa Tea Gyoza is a product made with a commitment to Kikugawa tea and local ingredients and aimed at being enjoyed by everyone. Please give it a try.

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