{"title":"Saemidori - Japanese Tea Cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe saemidori tea cultivar was registered in 1990 and is a cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu. It has become known for its brilliant, bright green color and natural sweetness, and has become the dominant cultivar for the top gyokuro growers in Japan (as evidenced by its dominance among award winning gyokuro). It has more sweetness than Yabukita, but can be hard to grow, so tends to fetch a premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is a favorite of ours, so we tend do tend to list it if offered by a farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote that sweetness is relative and the actual flavor depends growing conditions: shaded tea becomes sweet while unshaded tea is not sweet (just relatively sweeter than yabukita).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marushige-shimizu-kabusecha-shaded-green-tea-saemidori","title":"PREORDER available in late May 2026 🍵 #0458.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saemidori さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe saemidori kabusecha \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(lightly shaded green tea) grown and processed by the Shimizu family of Suizawa, Mie Prefecture. This saemidori kabusecha has many fans for its bright green color and rich flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kabusecha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es are a fantastic in-between tea (i.e., in-between sencha and gyokuro) and you wouldn't want to miss out on trying one from the Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm, that is their specialization.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note about the cultivar:\u003c\/em\u003e The Saemidori cultivar (which means \"clear green\") was first cross-bred in 1969 between asatsuyu, the \"natural gyokuro\" for its rich umami flavors, and the popular yabukita which balances flavor with great crop yield and resistance to disease.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cultivar is becoming more familiar and liked by Japanese tea lovers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrown as a kabusecha, you'll find a rich and balanced umami taste, grassy with a citrus-like astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, direct covering (see photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: Regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/140˚F, 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse warm water: 50˚C\/140˚F, with just enough water to cover the leaves used (5g of leaves or 1 teaspoon, about 120 ml of water). Steep for 2 minutes or until the leaves have soaked up the water. Pour a little at a time into tasting cups, alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 180-240 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Consider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Japanese Green Tea Steeping Techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43093363654761,"sku":"mss003-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":43093363687529,"sku":"mss003-100g-y26","price":2780.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May","offer_id":43093363720297,"sku":"mss003-100gx10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May Harvest \/ Procured on demand","offer_id":43093363753065,"sku":"mss003-1kg-y26","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/7EAB65E2-0AB9-4E09-AC67-83CFE13A6C9D.jpg?v=1692074039"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-16-competition-grade-saemidori-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026 #0068.F2 Kurihara Tea: Competition Grade Saemidori Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet and complex taste profile. The Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. For more info, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Competition Grade Saemidori Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 出品茶さえみどり伝統本玉露\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late May to Early June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned business, tea farm, tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akio Kurihara \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares total across several fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of tea fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212726411369,"sku":"kht1006-010-y26","price":1035.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":41212733259881,"sku":"kht1006-100-y26","price":8260.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 500g (100g x 5 original bags) \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":42199462871145,"sku":"kht1006-100x5-y26","price":36100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screenshot2025-09-12at12.04.04.png?v=1759893092"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-spring-saemidori-fukamushicha-green-tea-chirancha-from-kagoshima","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0151.K2 Yamane-en: Spring Saemidori Fukamushicha Green Tea, Chirancha from Kagoshima 特選　知覧さえみどり","description":"\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e100 grams of delicious, deep steamed sencha (called fukamushicha) from the Chiran Village of Kagoshima, made only with the naturally sweet, bright green Saemidori cultivar. Harvested in the spring, enjoy a deep, rich flavor with its beautiful green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eYamane-en tea master, Shiobara-san, highly recommends this single cultivar fukamushicha as he personally worked with the farmers in Kyushu to give it life as a commercial product at the same quality level as competition grade tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 sec. Water: 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe also highly recommend cold steeping this tea. 5g per 500 ml, steep in the refrigerator for 4 hours or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: During the months of May and June, products procured will use the shincha (新茶) package. Afterwards, the ordinary packages are used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chiran, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43042200780905,"sku":"yme681229-010-y26","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43042200813673,"sku":"yme681229-100-y26","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/978AEEFE-4F7B-4813-93C4-75B237AEC074.jpg?v=1702451357"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-chiran-kabusecha-from-kagoshima","title":"#0131.K2 Yamane-en: Spring Kabuse Chiran, Kagoshima 知覧かぶせ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kabusecha\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003ekabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e from one of the best Japanese tea producing regions, the Chiran district of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/a-taste-of-kagoshima-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=485c7310b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. In 2017, tea coming from the Southern neighbouring areas of Kagoshima Prefecture; \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChiran, Ei, and Kawanabe valleys was unified and branded as \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChiran-cha\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. In general, chiran cha has received numerous recognitions from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Prize at the National Tea Fair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, this Kabusecha (coming from Saemidori and Yutaka Midori cultivars) has a balanced, savory flavor when steeped at low temperatures and a full body astringency at higher temperatures. While not as powdery as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/fukamushicha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efukamushi or deep-steamed tea\u003c\/a\u003e, this tea leaf has been steamed for a slightly longer time than many senchas or kabusechas. The larger amount of smaller leaf bits create a greener liquid, and faster steeping. Depending on your water and strength preference, you may even want to reduce the steeping time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabuse Chiran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanese green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori, Yutaka Midori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chiran, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor: Yamane-en Tea Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits. Shiobara-san is partnering with Yunomi.us to teach the world the finer points of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFirst steeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 5g. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 1 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 60C\/140F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSecond steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 20 sec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 80C\/176F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThird steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 40 sec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 80C\/176F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag \/ May 2026","offer_id":43042236334185,"sku":"yme681519-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bags \/ May 2026","offer_id":4078075397,"sku":"yme681519-100-y26","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ multi bags \/ May 2026","offer_id":32814853062761,"sku":"yme681519-100x10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0131.K2Yamane-en.SpringKabuseChiran_Kagoshima_yunomi-jp.pro.png?v=1777343806"},{"product_id":"chakouan-05-ureshino-green-tea-sencha-select-kiwami","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0188.S1 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Sencha Select, Kiwami 嬉野 美撰 極 (H856)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecommended for those who are keen on tea, this Ureshino tea, \"Kiwami\" (meaning extreme, acme) has a luxurious richness and umami, with just the right amount of sweetness and astringency. Please enjoy sensing the richness and umami change across the multiple steeps. Kiwami is a blend of the two cultivars: Asatsuyu and Saemidori. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino Green Tea Sencha Select, Kiwami\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 嬉野茶　美撰　極\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asatsuyu, Saemidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chakouan Yamaguchi Seichaen Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea shop, family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sachiyo Nakashima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oRaCO\"\u003e45 Hasuikecho, Imari-shi, Saga 848-0042, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101688389,"sku":"cka-H856-010-y26","price":680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 90g \/ 3.17 oz","offer_id":4101688517,"sku":"cka-H856-090-y26","price":4880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/image_efbe8df0-b547-42a5-995e-c316d2bd15bf.jpg?v=1628759025"},{"product_id":"kuma-tea-gardens-matcha-saemidori","title":"#0443.F2 Kuma Tea Garden FK040: Heritage Yame Matcha Imperial Ceremonial Grade Saemidori (20g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Commended Award winner at the 2023 Leafies Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated from the handpicked leaves of a Saemidori cultivar tea field that produced 2017’s perfect score Gyokuro winning the top prize at the National Tea Competition, this matcha offers an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense green color and rich umami flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaded by the Kuma family (Yame Tea Kumaen) for about 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using labor-intensive traditional canopy shading made of scaffolding and layered straw, the high elevation of the field helps to create slow growing leaves that take the time to absorb nutrients from the soil as the develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt harvest time, the leaves are \u003c\/span\u003ehandpicked, then processed into tencha leaves, then aged for at least half a year in deep freeze to reduce bitterness even further. The leaves are then refined, and ground by stone mill into matcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra small batch, just a few kilograms of this matcha is available each year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions for koicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 3g of matcha for 30 ml of water at 80C\/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Kneed the matcha against the bowl until you form a thick, even syrup. If you are unfamiliar with the terms koicha and usucha, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/discover-koicha-the-thick-matcha-of-formal-tea-ceremonies?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b595da173\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ekoicha blogpost\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions for usucha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 2g of matcha for 100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eml of water at 80C\/175F\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edegrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Whisk with a bamboo whisk into a smooth liquor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal annual production\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 25kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e using traditional canopy shading (straw \/ bamboo scaffolding), handpicked, and ground by stone mill.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"20g \/ 0.7 oz \/ Grinding  2025 \/ Refill bag in gift can","offer_id":16977748933,"sku":"kmtmsae-020","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kuma-tea-garden-heritage-grade-yame-matcha-saemidori-20g-342898.jpg?v=1766031442"},{"product_id":"kuma-tea-gardens-imperial-sencha-saemidori","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026 #0434.F2 Kuma Tea Garden FK031: Saemidori Imperial Mountain-Grown Yame Sencha 奥八女上陽茶さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kuma-tea-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKuma Tea Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e’ award winning saemidori sencha is a tea which will make you pleasantly realize that Japanese tea can indeed be sweet. This tea is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehatsu-tsumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esencha, which is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"First picking\" or the tea farmer's very first harvest of the spring season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe saemidori cultivar is known for its brilliant color and brilliant green is exactly what you get with this leaf when steeping at hotter temperatures. Besides the pleasant color, the surprising amount of umami flavor despite zero shading (i.e., it is a sencha) is a testament to Kuma-san's soil development and care for his tea bushes. This saemidori sencha received the gold medal (Prix D'OR) in the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA note from Kuma-san (tea farmer):\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA tea which is representative of Yame-cha (Yame, Fukuoka’s tea) with a mellow taste and rounded sweetness. We are proud to present you with this sencha that can be characterized by a soft but rich condensed taste and a refreshing flavor, which we hope will make your heart content! When brewed with ice, the rich umami and sweetness that this tea produces will make you mistake it for a gyokuro… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe refreshing aroma of this tea upon opening this tea package is exquisite and inviting. We will be delighted if you may enjoy this authentic tea from Yame! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find that this tea is so delicate, you can have a lot of fun steeping it like a gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st steeping - Tea: 3g. Time: 3 min. Water: 40C\/104F, 30 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd steeping - Time: 20 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd steeping - Time: 60 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, these are just guidelines (and may differ on our label). You can and should adjust according to your preference. More tea \/ less water \/ longer time for a stronger flavor; lower temperature for more sweetness \/ hotter temperature for more bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRichness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHonestness：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeauty：★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 14th 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cd45aa1f9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: A long chumushi (regular) but not quite fukamushi (deep steamed) creating leaf that is largely powdery but retains some shape and a tea liquor that is deep green and opaque when steeped at a hot temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese tea instructor \u003cstrong\u003eKazumi Nakatani\u003c\/strong\u003e manages Kuma Tea Gardens as a brand representing her tea farmer uncles and cousins, and uses her expert palette to design exquisite sencha and gyokuro teas from the leaves farmed by her extended family. Cousin \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiro Kuma\u003c\/strong\u003e is quickly becoming a legend in Japan, having won the top prize (Minister's Award) for the gyokuro tea category at the 2017 National Tea Competition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kuma-tea-gardens\" title=\"Kuma Tea Gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLearn more about the family here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":29068280133,"sku":"kmtse1-010-y26","price":760.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":29068457157,"sku":"kmtse1-100-y26","price":5399.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/A11B3F08-0BDD-4A2E-BD5D-8C1F8DD20B4F.jpg?v=1691996816"},{"product_id":"kuma-tea-gardens-saemidori-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden","title":"#0433.F2 Kuma Tea Garden: Tenkaichi 天下一 Yamecha Gyokuro Saemidori Heritage Grade - 71st All Japan Tea Competition Grand Prize Winning Garden","description":"\u003cp style=\"float: left; width: 60%; margin-right: 5%; min-width: 300px;\"\u003eThis competition grade saemidori cultivar \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro from Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/a\u003e was cultivated using traditional canopy shading and other techniques then handpicked in a micro-batch by tea farmer Masahiro Kuma (Yame Tea Kumaen). A small batch is submitted to the National Tea Competition each year. This gyokuro holds gentle and soft nuances of round fruits such as white peach and melon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 2.5%; background-color: #f3f1e1; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #d3cfae; width: 35%; float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Can_240x240.jpg?v=1728362064\" alt=\"Engawa Gift Can\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in an \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngawa Gift Can\u003c\/a\u003e format.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis harvest was handpicked in April and won the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial “FORTNUM \u0026amp; MASON BEST IN SHOW” Award at the 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Leafies Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis field produced \u003cstrong\u003e2017's 71st All Japan National Tea Competition, Gyokuro Category winning gyokuro (Minister's Award)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tea farmer Masahiro Kuma's winning gyokuro submission in 2017 was the only tea that received a perfect 200 out of 200 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, this gyokuro won the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Results of the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/japaneseteaselection-paris.com\/fr\/resultats-2019\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris\u003c\/a\u003e Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown in photo). This contest is judged by French food critics\/scholars and they will evaluate not just the taste and aroma but also the compatibility with French cuisine as well as the packaging. Some of the comments Kuma-san received indicated that it goes well with chocolate. In 2020 as well Tenkaichi won the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in 2021 and 2022, won the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at this competition. In 2023, Tenkaichi won the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukteaacademy.co.uk\/the-leafies\/\" title=\"The Leafies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortnum \u0026amp; Mason Best in Show Award and a Gold Medal at the Leafies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e held in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, the Tenkaichi was placed \u003cstrong\u003e9th at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a score of 194 \/ 200 points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Tenkaichi\" means \"number one under the heavens\" and is used by many Japanese tea brands as their top gyokuro. But in Kuma-san's case in 2017, his gyokuro was truly the top in Japan, and fulfilled his son's Tanabata wish: \"ocha de ichiban\" --- \"to be number one in tea\" (Tanabata is the July 7th festival in which children place their wishes on bamboo branches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting bit of trivia is that Kuma-san and our other Gyokuro specialist Akio Kurihara (from \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e) are high school classmates and frequently compete against each other. In 2017, there were 100 entries and of the top 30, 24 were from Yame, Fukuoka, 4 from Kyoto, and 2 from Shizuoka. The saemidori cultivar also made up 28 of the top 30 entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handpicked in April. Aged and released in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shading begins in late March, and increased little by little for 3-4 weeks. Then the approx 10kg harvest is processed carefully as a micro-batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"5g \/ 0.2 oz \/ Harvested 2025 April 25","offer_id":32760600461417,"sku":"kmtgy01-005-y25","price":2990.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"(Not available) 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Harvested 2025 April 25\/ Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":40024080384105,"sku":"kmtgy01-100","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kuma-tea-garden-yamecha-saemidori-heritage-grade-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-614891.jpg?v=1663993192"},{"product_id":"seikoen-tea-factory-fukamushicha-kagoshima-premium","title":"PREORDER available in May 🍵 #0603.K2 Seikoen Tea Factory No. 10: 2025 Shincha Saemidori Fukamushicha (Kagoshima) - Premium","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cultivar, Saemidori, tea leaves grown in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/a-taste-of-kagoshima-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f093ec9f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/a-taste-of-kagoshima-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f093ec9f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eKagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(southern Japan) are deep steamed to make fukamushicha, a form of sencha where the leaves are broken up into small piece and that creates a deep opaque green liquor. Refined by Matsuki-san at his factory in Niigata Prefecture (northern Japan), this is a luxurious treat for any green tea lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saemidori cultivar (which means \"clear green\") was first cross-bred in 1969 between Asatsuyu, the \"natural gyokuro\" for its rich umami flavors, and the popular Yabukita which balances flavor with great crop yield and resistance to disease. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cultivar is becoming more familiar and liked by Japanese tea lovers and is wide spread in Kagoshima Prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves from Kagoshima. Refined in Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep airtight in cool, dry location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4g, 30 sec, 200ml, 70C\/160F. Use hotter water for more astringency, cooler for more sweetness; more leaves or less water for stronger flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seikoen Tea Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea Finishing Factory based in Northern Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresident\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYoshiyuki Matsuki\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ichinomiya 4-1-6 Itoigawa, Niigata 941-0056, Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seikoen","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":41484278825065,"sku":"skn-s10-010-y26","price":440.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":41484278857833,"sku":"skn-s10-050-y26","price":2080.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/4731C543-6291-461B-A763-A35F54A46C04.jpg?v=1692260585"},{"product_id":"saemidori-oolong-tea-from-miyazaki-single-cultivar","title":"#0495.M3 Miyazaki Sabou MY15: Naturally Grown Oolong Tea - Saemidori Single Cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Miyazaki Sabou Tea Garden, operated by the Miyazaki family, specializes in a variety of single cultivar teas which they process into pan-fired green tea or kamairicha, oolong tea, and black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oolong tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Miyazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Award Winning Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the many awards that the family has won for their tea, the single greatest honor was the Emperor’s Cup award in 2002. The Emperor’s cup is give once a year to seven winners chosen from among the 400-500 winners of the previous year’s Minister’s Awards in the various fields of agriculture in Japan. 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The term kuchikiri 口切 refers to the unsealing of tea in the winter. After the spring harvest, \u003c\/span\u003etraditionally (particularly prior to modern refrigeration) tea producers would would seal gyokuro (as well as tencha, the leaf used for matcha) in a jar (\u003cem\u003etsubo \u003c\/em\u003e壷) and store in a cool place (underground or in a cave). The storage during the hot summer and into winter allows the leaf to age, allowing any remaining bitter-tasting catechin to degrade, rounding out the flavor. The tradition has become an event and ceremony in Kyoto and other regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe term is also used by poets as a seasonal indicator, adding an additional layer of hidden meaning to the haiku. 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The tea has very little bitterness or astringency. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times. We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Saemidori\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ茶　富茶華（とみさわ） さえみどり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they used this opportunity to rebuild their shop in 2018, calling it the Greentea.Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden \/ Greentea.Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tomizawa-tea-garden\" title=\"Tomizawa Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the farmers here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":28190526341225,"sku":"KU002-010-y26","price":640.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41208033149033,"sku":"KU002-100-y26","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":41208033771625,"sku":"KU002-100x10-y26","price":38700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/3992B7F4-3991-4A5D-9C79-BC21B808D590.jpg?v=1692163987"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-mountain-grown-single-cultivar-sencha-saemidori","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0251.F2 Chiyonoen Tea Garden #01: Mountain-Grown Single Cultivar Sencha, Saemidori さえみどり (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA very popular sencha from Chiyonoen, this Saemidori single cultivar sencha will please you as it is very soft and  gentle to the mouth. This cultivar is known for not having much bitterness. In fact, one is sure to be delighted by a combination of refreshing flavor mixed with its sweetness that will spread throughout your mouth. Please enjoy across multiple steeps! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note about the cultivar:\u003c\/em\u003e The Saemidori cultivar is known for its bright green color (in Japanese, Saemidori menas “clear green”). It is a cultivar that was first cross-bred in 1969 between Asatsuyu, the “natural gyokuro” for its rich umami flavors and the popular Yabukita cultivar which balances flavor with great crop yield and resistance to disease. It is a cultivar that has grown in familiarity and has been increasingly liked by Japanese tea lovers. Please enjoy this single-oriign Saemidori sencha from Chiyonoen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams, vacuum-packed original bag. 20 grams repacked on demand into Yunomi resealable bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe steeping guidelines below are from Chiyonoen. For more steeping tips including cold steeping and ice steeping, please see Yunomi's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esteeping guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Steeping for 2 persons \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5g, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60-90 seconds, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 80C\/176F, 160ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResteep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 times\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips for a Pleasant Tea Drinking Experience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour boiling water into a teacup or cup, leave it for about 2 minutes to cool to around 80 ° C, and then transfer it to a kyusu (Japanese tea pot). Steep for 60 to 90 seconds and it is ready to drink! Pour up to the last drop as the last drops are where the umami resides. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the 2nd steep, pour the hot water at a higher temperature than the 1st steep and steep for a shorter duration. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enjoy the tea up to the third steep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43101902635113,"sku":"cynhinsaem-010-y26","price":530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41253019910249,"sku":"cynhinsaem-100-y26","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ bulk bag","offer_id":40589605830761,"sku":"cynhinsaem-1kg-y26","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":41253019287657,"sku":"cynhinsaem-010-y25","price":530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0251.F2ChiyonoenTeaGarden_01.Mountain-GrownSingleCultivarSencha_Saemidori_NaturallyGrown.jpg?v=1752714480"},{"product_id":"sueyoshi-tea-atelier-001-furusato-no-hana-saemidori-fukamushi-kabusecha-from-kagoshima","title":"PREORDER available Mid-May 🍵 2026 #0641.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier: Naturally Grown \"Furusato no Hana\" Saemidori Fukamushi Kabusecha from Kagoshima 末吉銘茶 郷里の華 さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis award winning Saemidori cultivar kabusecha harvested in late April is part of Sueyoshi’s Furusato no Hana series (郷里の華 ). Literally, “hometown flower”, the name will conjure up feelings of nostalgia for the countryside, transporting you to the tea fields of the Soo region on the Southernmost main island of Japan, Kagoshima. Considered by many to be Mataki-san’s finest tea, this kabusecha offers a harmonious balance of flavors, especially popular among women. Also a delightfully refreshing cold brew for the summer time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (2 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2023 (Highly Commended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 202\u003c\/a\u003e2 (3 Stars)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2022 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 (\u003c\/a\u003e3 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2020\u003c\/a\u003e (1 Star)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results\/stockists\/146957\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2021\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Superior Taste Award\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taste-institute.com\/en\/awarded-products\/product-details\/9018098\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Superior Taste Award (International Taste Institute’s jury of the world’s best Chefs \u0026amp; Sommeliers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2020 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2019 (2 Stars)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeas of the World 2019 Gourmet Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2019 (SilverMedal)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Award 2018 (Fine Product Award)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e practices the Chagusaba agricultural method for growing tea leaves in which grass (primarily suzuki) grown around the fields are cut, dried, and laid between the tea hedges to prevent weed growth and to fertilize the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/160F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness 4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAstringency 1\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitterness 2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUmami 5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen Roast 3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture, shaded for extra umami flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushi) and lightly green-roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. Mataki-san takes pride in selecting the highest quality tea leaves (harvested once a year), leaves that have been grown with time and deep care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is also proactive in preserving the biodiveristy of the region thru the practice of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sueyoshi-tea-atelier#chagusaba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e, recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013 by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sueyoshi Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32331479482473,"sku":"sue01-010-y25","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026 - PREORDER available mid-May] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":43056961814633,"sku":"sue01-100-y26","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026 - PREORDER available mid-May]  MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42233394823273,"sku":"sue01-100×10-y26","price":26980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1576.jpg?v=1739756077"},{"product_id":"kikizu-tea-garden-saemidori-cultivar-fukamushi-tamaryokucha-from-sonogi-nagasaki","title":"PREORDER available in late May 🍵 2026 #0408.N2 Kikizu Tea Garden: Saemidori Cultivar Fukamushi Tamaryokucha from Sonogi, Nagasaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kikizu family has been farming tea for about a century in the Sonogi region of Nagasaki Prefecture. 4th generation tea farmer is offering four of the more rare cultivars from his farm unblended for tea enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShincha 新茶 package only available between April - June.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir tea fields are based on mountains at elevation of about 350 meters. So the family does not use pesticides prior to the spring harvest, and only uses pesticides if necessary in the summer. \u003ca title=\"Kikizu Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kikizu-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther cultivars are available\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tamaryokucha has slightly sweet umami notes, and a little bit of sparkly bitterness. 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This aroma is a product of the process of ichoka, in which the harvested tea leaves are withered to enhance their scent. If you would like to enjoy the rich taste of Sayama-cha (tea originating from Takahagi, Hidaka city area in Saitama prefecture) but would also like to appreciate the process of ichoka, the Kasumino tea is the one to try. This blend comes from three tea gardens in the vicinity of Bizenya and is also a blend of cultivars: yabukita, sayamamidori, saemidori and fukumidori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithering in the sun. After 30 minutes the leaf starts to blacken with enzymatic oxidization creating a floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSencha processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing - sorting out stems and fannings, including green-roasting using an old-style drying machine. 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You are attempting to extract primarily umami flavor into a concentrate syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd - 4th Steepings\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Osada Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"Osada Natsumi, Osada Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/osada-natsumi_480x480.jpg?v=1633505215\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/osada-natsumi_480x480.jpg?v=1633505215\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1948, Osada Tea is an award winning producer and wholesaler of Japanese tea, focusing on organic tea production, and working closely with the farmers of the Isagawa Tea Agriculture Cooperative in Haruno Village, Tenryu Region of Shizuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4th generation tea master, Osada Natsumi, holds 8th-dan rank of tea appraisal, is registered as a Japanese Tea Instructor, and was Champion of the 58th National Tea Appraisal competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osada Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (non-certified organic Yunomi sample bag)","offer_id":39654285541481,"sku":"osdTP01-010","price":900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ JAS certified organic package","offer_id":39654285574249,"sku":"osdTP01-050","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":39654285607017,"sku":"osdTP01-1kg","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/osada-tea-organic-gyokuro-saemidori-single-cultivar-kagoshima-949743.jpg?v=1663993656"},{"product_id":"iba-yu-tea-garden-tanegashima-single-cultivar-sencha-saemidori","title":"#0332.K2 Iba Yu Tea Garden: Tanegashima Single Cultivar Sencha - Saemidori (micro batch, limited)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanegashima Island is a small Japanese island located in the southwestern region of the country, known for its rich history and natural beauty. 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With its stunning beaches, lush forests, and diverse wildlife, Tanegashima Island has become a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique and unforgettable experience in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause if it’s southern latitude, tea fields on the island are some of the earliest to be harvested in Japan, with the first harvest occurring at the end of March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iba Yu Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Early April \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43012065788009,"sku":"ibyu02-010-y26","price":510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Early April \/ Original bag","offer_id":43012065820777,"sku":"ibyu02-100-y26","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Early April \/ bulk bag","offer_id":43012065853545,"sku":"ibyu02-1kg-y26","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Early April \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":42545268916329,"sku":"ibyu02-010-y25","price":464.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0332.K2IbaYuTeaGarden.TanegashimaSingleCultivarSencha-Saemidori_microbatch_limited_yunomi-jp.pro.jpg?v=1777635214"},{"product_id":"kaneta-ota-tea-garden-micro-batch-sencha-single-cultivar-saemidori","title":"#0402.S5 Kaneta Ota Tea Garden: Ultra micro batch Sencha, Single Cultivar Saemidori","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single cultivar, single estate ultra micro batch (sub 10kg) carefully picked by the Kaneta Ota Tea Garden and processed into light steamed sencha or asamushicha. Cultivar: Saemidori. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing tea on the steep hills of the Tenryu region in Western Shizuoka for over 50 years, tea farmer Ota Masataka is a master farmer and tea craftsman, producing award winning teas sought after by tea connoisseurs throughout Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. 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Rather than producing the typical round pellet shape associated with gunpowder tea, the Japanese method gives the shape of a comma (i.e., the punctuation mark).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn general, kamairicha is a traditional folk tea from Southern Japan and \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/more-regions-that-take-pride-in-their-folk-tea-kamairicha?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=466fc5157\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/more-regions-that-take-pride-in-their-folk-tea-kamairicha?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=466fc5157\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMiyazaki prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e is known as the best prefecture for this type of tea! Kamairichas can be a nice change from the senchas one may be used to with the pleasant scent of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e roasted chestnuts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear and warm green colored brew has a nuanced vegetal flavor with a slightly toasty note at the end. The mouthfeel is smooth and the warm green aftertaste lingers for a while.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pan-fired green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original package JAS certified organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gokase Village, Miyazaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miyazaki Sabou Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43160153423977,"sku":"mysb-kmsa-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ May \/ Original JAS organic bag","offer_id":41185798291561,"sku":"mysb-kmsa-050-y26","price":1575.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (50g x 10 packs) 500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ May \/ Original JAS organic bag","offer_id":40158885773417,"sku":"mysb-kmsa-050x10-y26","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/miyazaki-sabou-my01-kamairicha-green-tea-saemidori-single-cultivar-764997.jpg?v=1705285336"},{"product_id":"kiroku-tea-garden-single-cultivar-tencha-saemidori-from-wazuka-kyoto","title":"#0419.K6 Kiroku Tea Garden: Aged Single Cultivar Tencha Saemidori from Wazuka, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light bodied shaded green tea with zero astringency, and notes of sweet matcha. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e is the leaf used to grind into matcha, but resembles the delicacy of a white tea when steeped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sae\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emidori cultivar is a cultivar originating from the Kyushu region, a hybrid of Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars. It has received much praise for its vibrant green color and sweet flavor as a gyokuro, and is light and sweet as a tencha! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded 3-4 weeks. No pesticides used prior to harvest \/ synthetic fertilizers used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 min. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70C\/158F, 200 ml. Resteep up to 3 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4th generation Kiroku Tea Garden is in the heart of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=5e07d7ba8\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e, an area whose mountain tea fields and undulating terraced slopes thick with fog make perfect tea-growing conditions. Founded nearly 100 years ago, before cars and farming machinery were available, their mountain fields were cleared by hand by the Great-Grandfather of sisters Megumi and Ui Hori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, with their mother, the sisters find themselves in the unusual position of being a farm entirely owned and operated by women. After the passing of their father, the three women took over the running of the farm to continue their family’s legacy, one that began in these fields all those years ago. In the male-dominated tea agriculture and production industry, their efforts are a challenge to the status quo. At Yunomi, we are proud to support their dedication. To learn more about the Kiroku Tea Garden, please check out our interview with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/kiroku-chaen-women-owned-tea-garden?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6af95214f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Interview Kiroku Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUi Hori (posted April 2021)\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiroku Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Spring 2023","offer_id":40678921601129,"sku":"k6chT03y23-1kg","price":49000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.25kg","offer_id":42741346631785,"sku":null,"price":98000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kiroku-tea-garden-single-cultivar-tencha-saemidori-from-wazuka-kyoto-833516.jpg?v=1694647305"},{"product_id":"osada-tea-imperial-grade-gyokuro-yamagakure-from-okabe-shizuoka","title":"#0566.S5 Osada Tea: Imperial Grade Gyokuro, Yamagakure from Okabe, Shizuoka 極上玉露 山がくれ","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more steeping tips including cold steeping and ice steeping, please see Yunomi's \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/steep\" title=\"Steeping Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esteeping guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70C\/160F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep 2-3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGyokuro Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Steeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime: 2-3 min. Water: 50C\/122F, 60-80 ml\u003c\/span\u003e. You are attempting to extract primarily umami flavor into a concentrate syrup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd - 4th Steepings\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okabe, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Osada Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Osada Natsumi, Osada Tea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/osada-natsumi_480x480.jpg?v=1633505215\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1948, Osada Tea is an award winning producer and wholesaler of Japanese tea, focusing on organic tea production, and working closely with the farmers of the Isagawa Tea Agriculture Cooperative in Haruno Village, Tenryu Region of Shizuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4th generation tea master, Osada Natsumi, holds 8th-dan rank of tea appraisal, is registered as a Japanese Tea Instructor, and was Champion of the 58th National Tea Appraisal competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osada Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":40520354070633,"sku":"osdYG-010","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ Osada package","offer_id":40520354103401,"sku":"osdYG-050","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/bag-gyokuro-yamagakure.jpg?v=1676858994"},{"product_id":"uejima-tea-farm-wazuka-shincha-single-cultivar-saemidori-50g","title":"#0698.K6 Uejima Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Saemidori Sencha from Wazuka, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenowned tea master and farmer Uejima Noriyasu in the famous tea producing region of Wazuka Village, Kyoto Prefecture, has crafted this single cultivar (single estate \u0026amp; single field) sencha available only at the start of the year in spring. It is considered shincha, meaning \"new tea\", for a few months following harvest, and being sold on yunomi-jp.pro while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/products\/bundle-green-tea-sampler-from-uejima-tea\" title=\"bundle green tea sampler from uejima\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSampler of 10 green teas from Uejima Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: late April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka Village\u003c\/a\u003e, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tea Farmer: Noriyasu Uejima\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoriyasu Uejima is a hard working and humble tea master. In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ritzcarlton-kyoto.jp\/kyotostory\/uejimanoriyasu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRitz Carlton Hotel of Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e features his teas in their line up for guests. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century when his ancestor started the Uejima family as a branch family of an even older main family. The farm also operates the Wazuka Village's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g1121282-d7115732-Reviews-Wazukacha_Cafe-Wazuka_cho_Soraku_gun_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka Cha Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/get-to-know-your-tea-farmer-uejima-tea-farms?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=283103b51\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e read more about Uejima-san and get to know this amazing tea farmer better\u003c\/a\u003e through an interview that was posted in February 2021. Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Uejima Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41447954808937,"sku":"uej-sh4-010-y25","price":850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41447954841705,"sku":"uej-sh4-050-y25","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_2074.jpg?v=1740101964"},{"product_id":"engawa-yukari","title":"Engawa - 縁 Yukari (30g Gift Can) Fukamushicha Green Tea from Soo Village, Kagoshima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis multiple award-winning deep steamed tea from Soo Village (\"Soh-oh\"), Kagoshima, utilizes leaves grown organically and according to a heritage cultivation method called Chagusaba Agriculture in which straw is grown in fields surrounding the tea field and used to fertilize the field. A combination of shading and deep steaming create a sweet, umami rich, full-bodied experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea is packaged in a beautiful Engawa gift can. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 3 grams. Time: 40 seconds. Water: 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference. More leaf or less water creates a more concentrated tea; higher temperature creates a more bitter tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Engawa","offers":[{"title":"[2025]30g \/ 1oz \/ Engawa Gift Can","offer_id":42288443654249,"sku":"ENGW-sue01-030-y25","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_7597.jpg?v=1727930903"},{"product_id":"nakata-tea-garden-national-tea-competition-award-winning-saemidori-kabusecha-micro-batch","title":"#0824.K6 Nakata Tea Garden: Kabusecha - Saemidori - National Tea Competition 2024 - 2nd Place Award Winning Micro Batch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 2.5%; background-color: #f3f1e1; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #d3cfae; width: 35%; float: right;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0824-k6-nakata-tea-garden-kabusecha-saemidori-national-tea-competition-2024-2nd-place-award-winning-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Can_240x240.jpg?v=1728362064\" alt=\"Engawa Gift Can\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0824-k6-nakata-tea-garden-kabusecha-saemidori-national-tea-competition-2024-2nd-place-award-winning-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngawa Gift Can\u003c\/a\u003e format.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 2nd place winning Kabusecha cultivated by the tea farmers of the Nakata Tea Garden (両丹いきいきファーム) in Ayabe Village in northern Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd place award is the Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞 at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm has won many awards over the years at all levels of Japan's tea competitions including the National level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. Time: 2 min. Water: 60C\/140F degrees, 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime: 10 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Water: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e70C\/158F degrees, 100 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd+ Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime: 30 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Water: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e70C\/158F degrees, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFarm\u003c\/b\u003e: Nakata Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacking\u003c\/b\u003e: Yunomi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayabe Village, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Nakata Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ sample bag","offer_id":41867543249001,"sku":"nkt-0824-010","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi Resealable Bag in  Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":41867543314537,"sku":"nkt-0824-100","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F8F1F03D-7230-4266-A476-2A6FE63238A5_903b27f2-4eb3-4e21-937f-c77bec4e45e7.png?v=1733363758"},{"product_id":"0433-f2-kuma-tea-garden-fk030-tenkaichi-yamecha-gyokuro-saemidori-heritage-grade-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden-30g-gift-can","title":"ENGAWA - Tenkaichi 天下一 Gyokuro Saemidori Heritage Grade - National Tea Competition Grand Prize (30g Gift Can #0433.F2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis competition grade saemidori cultivar \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro from Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/a\u003e was cultivated using traditional canopy shading and other techniques then handpicked in a micro-batch by tea farmer Masahiro Kuma (Yame Tea Kumaen). A small batch is submitted to the National Tea Competition each year. This gyokuro holds gentle and soft nuances of round fruits such as white peach and melon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" title=\"Kuma Tea Garden FK030: Tenkaichi - Yamecha Gyokuro Saemidori Heritage Grade - 71st All Japan Tea Competition Grand Prize Winning Garden\" href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/engawa\/products\/kuma-tea-gardens-saemidori-gyokuro-tenkaichi-71st-all-japan-tea-competition-grand-prize-winning-garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlso available in 10g and 100g sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring harvest was handpicked in April and won the \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial \"FORTNUM \u0026amp; MASON BEST IN SHOW\" Award at the 2023 \u0026amp; 2024 Leafies Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis field produced \u003cstrong\u003e2017's 71st All Japan National Tea Competition, Gyokuro Category winning gyokuro (Minister's Award)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tea farmer Masahiro Kuma's winning gyokuro submission in 2017 was the only tea that received a perfect 200 out of 200 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, this gyokuro won the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Results of the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019\" href=\"https:\/\/japaneseteaselection-paris.com\/fr\/resultats-2019\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris\u003c\/a\u003e Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e (shown in photo). This contest is judged by French food critics\/scholars and they will evaluate not just the taste and aroma but also the compatibility with French cuisine as well as the packaging. Some of the comments Kuma-san received indicated that it goes well with chocolate. In 2020 as well Tenkaichi won the \u003cstrong\u003eBronze Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in 2021 and 2022, won the \u003cstrong\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at this competition. In 2023, Tenkaichi won the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukteaacademy.co.uk\/the-leafies\/\" title=\"The Leafies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortnum \u0026amp; Mason Best in Show Award and a Gold Medal at the Leafies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e held in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, the Tenkaichi was placed \u003cstrong\u003e9th at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e with a score of 194 \/ 200 points. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Tenkaichi\" means \"number one under the heavens\" and is used by many Japanese tea brands as their top gyokuro. But in Kuma-san's case in 2017, his gyokuro was truly the top in Japan, and fulfilled his son's Tanabata wish: \"ocha de ichiban\" --- \"to be number one in tea\" (Tanabata is the July 7th festival in which children place their wishes on bamboo branches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother interesting bit of trivia is that Kuma-san and our other Gyokuro specialist Akio Kurihara (from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e) are high school classmates and frequently compete against each other. In 2017, there were 100 entries and of the top 30, 24 were from Yame, Fukuoka, 4 from Kyoto, and 2 from Shizuoka. The saemidori cultivar also made up 28 of the top 30 entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handpicked in April. Aged and released in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shading begins in late March, and increased little by little for 3-4 weeks. Then the approx 10kg harvest is processed carefully as a micro-batch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Harvested 2024 April 25 \/ Engawa Gift Can in Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":41871813116009,"sku":"kmtgy01-030","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Box_photo.jpg?v=1729586127"},{"product_id":"0824-k6-nakata-tea-garden-kabusecha-saemidori-national-tea-competition-2024-2nd-place-award-winning-micro-batch-30g-gift-can","title":"ENGAWA - Ryo 綾 Kabusecha Saemidori - Nakata Tea Garden - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place (30g Gift Can #0824.K6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 2nd place winning Kabusecha cultivated by the tea farmers of the Nakata Tea Garden (両丹いきいきファーム) in Ayabe Village in northern Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd place award is the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinistry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞 at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm has won many awards over the years at all levels of Japan's tea competitions including the National level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/en-au\/products\/nakata-tea-garden-national-tea-competition-award-winning-saemidori-kabusecha-micro-batch\" title=\"Nakata Tea Garden: Kabusecha - Saemidori - National Tea Competition 2024 - 2nd Place Award Winning Micro Batch\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlso available in 10g and 100g sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. 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It is however smooth and easy to drink with a slight sweetness to it. The unique production method used by Shirakawa Seicha features the use of fertiliser made from bonito flakes and seaweed extract from Kagoshima.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewing Recommendations from the Farmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5g of tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 ml of water in 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing time 40 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more guidelines, check our steeping page: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNet Weight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e85g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion: \u003c\/b\u003eUreshino, Saga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVendor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName: \u003c\/strong\u003eShirakawa Seicha \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3114 Iwayagawauchi, Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga prefecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShirakawa Seichaen (Saga, Ureshino)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the famous tea region of Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, Shirakawa Seichaen is a fourth-generation family farm dedicated to crafting exceptional Japanese tea. Guided by their motto, “To remain true farmers, even 100 years from now,” they cultivate tea with deep respect for the soil, the environment, and the generations of skill passed down through their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir teas have received top honors, including the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award and the Director-General’s Award at the 78th National Tea Competition (2024) in the Steamed Tamaryokucha category — a testament to their pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach batch of tea is carefully produced in limited quantities, reflecting the farm’s unwavering commitment to quality, tradition, and the simple joy of a delicious cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shirakawa Seicha","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43153693376617,"sku":"shira-sae-010-y26","price":726.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 85g \/ 3 oz \/ Original Bag","offer_id":43153693409385,"sku":"shira-sae-085-y26","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42654844190825,"sku":"shira-sae-010-y25","price":660.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 85g \/ 3 oz \/ Original Bag","offer_id":42654844158057,"sku":"shira-sae-085-y25","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Shirakawa_Seicha_Saemidori_Steamed_Tamaryokucha_Green_Tea.jpg?v=1761888158"},{"product_id":"0968-f2-kuma-tea-garden-heritage-grade-yame-matcha-kirari-31-20g","title":"#0968.F2 Kuma Tea Garden Yame Matcha Kirari 31 (20g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly Commended Award winner at the 2023 Leafies Awards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated from the handpicked leaves of a Kirari 31 cultivar tea field that produced 2017’s perfect score Gyokuro winning the top prize at the National Tea Competition, this matcha offers an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense green color and rich umami flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehaded by the Kuma family (Yame Tea Kumaen) for about 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using labor-intensive traditional canopy shading made of scaffolding and layered straw, the high elevation of the field helps to create slow growing leaves that take the time to absorb nutrients from the soil as the develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt harvest time, the leaves are \u003c\/span\u003ehandpicked, then processed into tencha leaves, then aged for at least half a year in deep freeze to reduce bitterness even further. The leaves are then refined, and ground by stone mill into matcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra small batch, just a few kilograms of this matcha is available each year.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoicha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 3g of matcha for 30 ml of water at 80C\/175F degrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Kneed the matcha against the bowl until you form a thick, even syrup. If you are unfamiliar with the terms koicha and usucha, please refer to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/discover-koicha-the-thick-matcha-of-formal-tea-ceremonies?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b595da173\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekoicha blogpost\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsucha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 2g of matcha for 100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eml of water at 80C\/175F\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edegrees. Sift the matcha into your bowl, and add the water. Whisk with a bamboo whisk into a smooth liquor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more guidelines here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/tea-info\/how-to-make-matcha-tea\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/makematcha \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal annual production\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 25kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yame, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e using traditional canopy shading (straw \/ bamboo scaffolding), handpicked, and ground by stone mill.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuma Tea Gardens","offers":[{"title":"20g \/ 0.7 oz \/  2025 \/ Refill bag in gift can","offer_id":42596239704169,"sku":"kmtmkirari-020","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Yunomi_gif_tcan.png?v=1775187811"},{"product_id":"0959-f2-kurihara-tea-premium-sencha-kaguya","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0959.F2 Kurihara Tea: Premium Sencha - Kaguya -","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green tea has a balanced and rounded flavour. It's fragrantly green with some sweet umami notes and a hint floral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori \/ Kirar31 blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Machine harvested from the tea fields of the Kurihara family farm. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our steeping techniques here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Seicha Ltd. - Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares in multiple tea fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters depending on the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":42627603988585,"sku":"kht0959-010-y26","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":42627604021353,"sku":"kht0959-080-y26","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 800g (10 bags x 80g) \/ 28 oz","offer_id":42627604054121,"sku":"kht0959-080x10-y26","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0959.F2_Kurihara_Tea_Premium_Sencha_-_Kaguya_yunomi-jp.pro.jpg?v=1772074687"},{"product_id":"0064-f2-kuma-tea-garden-heritage-grade-yame-gyokuro-blend","title":"#0064.F2 Kuma Tea Garden: Heritage Grade Yame Gyokuro Blend 八女伝統本玉露ブレンド","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kuma-tea-gardens\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKuma Tea Gardens\u003c\/a\u003e’ award winning saemidori sencha is a tea which will make you pleasantly realize that Japanese tea can indeed be sweet. This tea is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehatsu-tsumi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003esencha, which is their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"First picking\" or the tea farmer's very first harvest of the spring season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe saemidori cultivar is known for its brilliant color and brilliant green is exactly what you get with this leaf when steeping at hotter temperatures. Besides the pleasant color, the surprising amount of umami flavor despite zero shading (i.e., it is a sencha) is a testament to Kuma-san's soil development and care for his tea bushes. This saemidori sencha received the gold medal (Prix D'OR) in the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2020. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eA note from Kuma-san (tea farmer):\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA tea which is representative of Yame-cha (Yame, Fukuoka’s tea) with a mellow taste and rounded sweetness. We are proud to present you with this sencha that can be characterized by a soft but rich condensed taste and a refreshing flavor, which we hope will make your heart content! When brewed with ice, the rich umami and sweetness that this tea produces will make you mistake it for a gyokuro… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe refreshing aroma of this tea upon opening this tea package is exquisite and inviting. We will be delighted if you may enjoy this authentic tea from Yame! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe find that this tea is so delicate, you can have a lot of fun steeping it like a gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1st steeping - Tea: 3g. Time: 3 min. Water: 40C\/104F, 30 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2nd steeping - Time: 20 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd steeping - Time: 60 sec. Water: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember, these are just guidelines (and may differ on our label). You can and should adjust according to your preference. 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