Karatsu Mojito Mint, Selected by Bars in Tokyo and Fukuoka, Goes on Sale for 2026 Harvest | Pesticide-Free Cultivation at MOE-Certified 'Nature-Based Solutions' Site

2026 Harvest of Mojito Mint 'Yerba Buena' Grown at Yokomakura Farm

Yokomakura Farm, operated by Shota Kinoshita, Vice Director of the NPO Karatsu Farm & Food, has begun selling its 2026 harvest of mojito mint, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers at a Ministry of the Environment-certified 'Nature-Based Solutions' site, exclusively via their online shop as of May 2026.

Yokomakura Farm's mojito mint was supplied to bars in Tokyo and Fukuoka in 2025 and has a track record of being adopted by professional bartenders.

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The First to Recognize Quality: A Food Producer from Denmark

Yokomakura Farm cultivates a variety of mint originating from Cuba called 'Yerba Buena.' It is an authentic variety used in the birthplace of the mojito cocktail, characterized by its refreshing fragrance and soft leaf texture.

The quality of this mint was first recognized by Lasse Mühlbradt, a food producer from Denmark, a leading nation in organics. He evaluated the farm's mint by stating, 'It can reproduce the authentic flavor of Cuba.' This comment from an international food professional validates the quality of the mint grown in the fields of Yokomakura, Karatsu.

Why Was It Chosen by Bars in Tokyo and Fukuoka?

In 2025, Yokomakura Farm's mojito mint was supplied to bars in Tokyo and Fukuoka and chosen by professional bartenders. Its excellent fragrance and leaf tenderness make it suitable for making authentic mojitos, where the leaves are crushed to release the scent.

Because it is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, professional restaurateurs also appreciate that the leaves can be added directly into drinks.

Growing Within Nature's Cycles at an MOE-Certified Site

Yokomakura Farm is designated as a 'Nature-Based Solutions' (OECM) site by the Ministry of the Environment for its contribution to biodiversity conservation. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used; instead, the farm utilizes pig manure compost and chicken ash provided by local livestock farmers to grow mint within natural cycles. By protecting habitats while growing crops, Yokomakura Farm delivers not only flavor and fragrance but also the 'story of how it was grown.'

Comment from the Representative

Shota Kinoshita, Representative of Yokomakura Farm / Vice Director of NPO Karatsu Farm & Food

'Having our mint used in bars in Tokyo and Fukuoka last year was a great encouragement for us. Professional restaurateurs chose the scent grown in the rhythm of nature, without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We are delivering from the same field with the same dedication again this year. I would be happy if you could feel the air of the Yokomakura countryside in your glass at home.'

Product Overview

- Product Name: Yokomakura Farm's Mojito Mint (2026 Harvest / Variety: Yerba Buena) - Release Date: Early May 2026 - Sales Format: Online shop exclusive - Features: MOE-certified site / Pesticide-free & Chemical fertilizer-free / Local compost used / Limited quantity - Contents/Price: 100g 1000 yen