江戸時代から続く紀州備長炭。紀州の山地には、その材料となるウバメガシが多く、高温で蒸焼きをして質の高い炭となる。
最近はこの伝統を受け継ぐ若い炭焼き職人も増えてきているとか。
Kishu (southern Wakayama) charcoal making has continued since the Edo era of the 1600s.
The mountains here are rich in the species of oak used, and it is fired at high temperatures in a kiln to produce this highest quality charcoal.
Recently the number of younger producers has been increasing.
