{"title":"Engawa","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e縁雅和\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A thousand years, a thousand teas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe curated the best for you.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/Engawa\/gyokuro\" title=\"Engawa Gyokuro\" class=\"btn\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/Engawa\/gyokuro\"\u003eGYOKURO\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/Engawa\/sencha\" title=\"Engawa Sencha\" class=\"btn\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/Engawa\/sencha\"\u003eSENCHA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e縁雅和 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngawa, a specialty brand of Yunomi that carefully selects premium Japanese teas. Our collection goes beyond just offering authentic and traditional Japanese teas; we strive to enhance the traditional tea experience by introducing teas infused with a unique Japanese essence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur hope is that with every sip, you'll embark on a journey to Japan in a simple cup of tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is Engawa?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngawa, meaning “edge-side”, is a Japanese-style veranda that serves as a transition space between indoor living and the outdoors. It is typically a roofed, wooden structure that encircles traditional Japanese buildings, serving the dual purpose of a passageway and a seating area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"first-flush-green-tea-sampler","title":"Yunomi Discoveries: 2026 Shincha Spring First Flush Green Tea Sampler Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt least 5 different first flush green teas (during the first 2 months after harvest we call these new teas or \u003cem\u003eshincha\u003c\/em\u003e). 2026 Standard level will ship starting mid-May, Premium level is expected to ship in late June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50g \/ 1.76 oz (Each sample bag will be 10-20g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e: Items are chosen at random from the dozens of tea farms and factories selling on Yunomi. A great way to sample a variety at once!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2500 yen minimum sample retail value, but may include a mix of grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium level\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5000 yen minimum \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esample \u003c\/span\u003eretail value, but may include a mix of grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlap\u003c\/strong\u003e: If multiple sets are purchased in the same order, there is a chance you may receive duplicate items but we will do our best to avoid overlap. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypes\u003c\/strong\u003e - sencha, gyokuro, kukicha, aracha, fukamushicha, etc. No bancha, hojicha, genmaicha. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct may not be the same as the teas in the product images \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"Shipping Rates\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/shipping-rates\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping rates\u003c\/a\u003e for more info on shipping costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct may not match the photo as we will be choosing from our large catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yunomi.Tea","offers":[{"title":"[2026] Standard Level \/ 5+ types (50g+ total) \/ ¥2500 min value","offer_id":39935201345641,"sku":"yusetshin-stn","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] Premium Level \/ 5+ types (50g+ total) \/ ¥5000 min value","offer_id":39986792136809,"sku":"yusetshin-prm","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/PREORDER_available_in_mid-May_Yunomi_Discoveries_2026_Shincha_Spring_First_Flush_Green_Tea_Sampler_Set_standard_and_premium.jpg?v=1776337078"},{"product_id":"engawa-green-tea-tasting-set","title":"Engawa Green Tea Tasting Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 30 grams of each of the following teas packaged in beautiful gift cans and a gift box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e雅 Miyabi - Light Steamed\u003c\/strong\u003e (Asamushi Sencha or Asamushicha)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe youngest most tender tea leaves were handpicked and lightly steamed to preserve leaf shape and create a delicate, complex flavor profile. Grown in Fujieda, Shizuoka, by one of the industry's pioneers in organic farming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e和 Nagomi - Medium Steamed\u003c\/strong\u003e (Sencha)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOkumidori single cultivar sencha grown without pesticides by the 4th generation tea Azuma family farm in the beautiful mountains of Wazuka Village, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e縁 Yukari - Deep Steamed\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fukamushi Sencha or Fukamushicha)\u003cbr\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e雅 Miyabi\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water:\u003c\/span\u003e 60C\/140F, 200ml.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e和 Nagomi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e縁 Yukari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTea: 3 grams. Time: 40 seconds. Water: 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Engawa","offers":[{"title":"[2025]Engawa Green Tea Tasting Set","offer_id":42288535994473,"sku":"ENGW-SET01-030x3-y25","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_National_Tea_Competition_Green_Tea_Tasting_Set_yumenet.live.jpg?v=1779846239"},{"product_id":"engawa-national-tea-competition-green-tea-tasting-set","title":"Engawa National Tea Competition Green Tea Tasting Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set includes 30 grams of each of the following teas packaged in beautiful gift cans and a gift box. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2nd Place Kamairicha \u003c\/b\u003eat the 2024 National Tea Competition from the award winning Kai Tea Garden in Miyazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2nd Place Kabusecha \u003c\/b\u003e at the 2024 National Tea Competition from the award winning Nakata Tea Garden in Ayabe, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5th Place Kabusecha \u003c\/b\u003e at the 2024 National Tea Competition from the award winning Konishi tea cooperative in Ayabe, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 60C\/140F, 200ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Engawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41839313223785,"sku":"ENGW-SET02-030x3","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_National_Tea_Competition_Green_Tea_Tasting_Set_yumenet.live.jpg?v=1779846239"},{"product_id":"engawa-sencha-nagomi","title":"CHECK BBD Engawa - 和 Nagomi (30g Gift Can) Single Cultivar Okumidori Sencha from Wazuka Village, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkumidori single cultivar sencha grown without pesticides by the 4th generation tea Azuma family farm in the beautiful mountains of Wazuka Village, Kyoto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea is packaged in a beautiful Engawa gift can. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 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":42288435658857,"sku":"ENGW-ibyu07-030","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/4e1f9e34-5430-40c6-a167-3dca4b10b500.jpg?v=1726793697"},{"product_id":"engawa-miyabi","title":"CHECK BBD Engawa - 雅 Miyabi (30g Gift Can)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe youngest most tender tea leaves were handpicked and lightly steamed to preserve leaf shape and create a delicate, complex flavor profile. Grown in Fujieda, Shizuoka, by one of the industry's pioneers in organic farming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\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: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 60C\/140F, 200ml.\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":42288461283433,"sku":"ENGW-nltse001-030-y25","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Miyabi_can.jpg?v=1727146348"},{"product_id":"engawa-yukari","title":"CHECK BBD 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\/Engawa_-_Yukari_30g_Gift_Can_Fukamushicha_Green_Tea_from_Soo_Village_Kagoshima_yumenet.live.jpg?v=1779846065"},{"product_id":"0430-k6-konishi-tea-coop-national-tea-competition-2024-5th-place-award-winning-yabukita-kabusecha-micro-batch-30g-gift-can","title":"ENGAWA - Sui 翠 Yabukita Kabusecha - Konishi Tea Coop - 2024 National Tea Competition 5th Place (30g Gift Can)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 5th place winning Kabusecha cultivated by the tea farmers of the Konishi Tea Coop in Ayabe Village in northern Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5th place award is the 全国茶商工業協同組合連合会理事長賞 (Japan Tea Association Chairman's Award)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coop 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=\"\/collections\/engawa\/products\/konishi-tea-coop-national-tea-competition-award-winning-yabukita-kabusecha-micro-batch\" title=\"Konishi Tea Coop: National Tea Competition 2024 - 5th Place Award Winning Yabukita Kabusecha 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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. 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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=\"\/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:\/\/yumenet.live\/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":"0470-m3-kai-tea-garden-shaded-kamairicha-sawayaka-2024-national-tea-competition-2nd-place-30g-gift-can","title":"ENGAWA - Sawayaka 爽 Shaded Kamairicha - Kai Tea Garden - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place (30g Gift Can)","description":"\u003cp\u003e.2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place winner in the Kamairicha category (Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞) - this tea from renowned tea farm Kai Tea Garden was shaded for an ultra delicate leaf and lightly pan-roasted before rolling and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike regular Kamairicha, competition grade \/ shaded kamairicha is light and delicate, rather than full-bodied and toasty. This creates a curled, sencha-like deep green leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engawa\/products\/kai-tea-garden-kamairicha-sawayaka-national-tea-competition\" title=\"Kai Tea Garden: Shaded Kamairicha - Sawayaka - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlso available in 10g, 100g and 300g sizes\u003c\/a\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\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\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\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4kg micro batch, handpicked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nobeoka, Miyazaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai Tea Garden (Official Japanese name Soki Meicha) is a small farm in Nobeoka, Miyazaki. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokimeitya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Engawa Gift Can in Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":41871815049321,"sku":"ktg-0470-030","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Box_photo_26ca72c4-3a36-4995-8a30-8fdfa3c4497b.jpg?v=1776227254"},{"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)","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=\"\/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. 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":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Engawa Gift Can in Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":41871818981481,"sku":"nkt-0824-030","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Box_photo_26ca72c4-3a36-4995-8a30-8fdfa3c4497b.jpg?v=1776227254"},{"product_id":"uji-matcha-tsujiki-original-blend","title":"#0852.K6 Tsujiki Seicha x Engawa: Modern Uji Matcha ~ Imperial Ceremonial Grade ~ Handpicked Samidori + Okumidori Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Engawa Modern Uji Matcha is a reserve blend of handpicked samidori cultivar tea leaves from Tsuji-san's gardens, and machine harvested okumidori tea leaves from Tsuji-san's son, Koki, and his group of young farmer friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep umami richness of the samidori and okumidori cultivars is like the strong ocean breeze blowing onto the coastline.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reserve Blend - Handpicked Samidori + Machine harvested Okumidori \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cultivated using centuries-old traditional methods with the exception of plastic canopy shading instead of traditional reeds and straw. Tsuji-san also conducts soil analysis monthly and analysis of amino acid content in the leaf (which forms the umami flavor) annually to craft the best leaf year after year. Pesticides are used minimally in cultivation to maintain leaf quality against insects and disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May (see variant info for year...in general leaves are aged for about 5 months before grinding is allowed so the newest harvest is released in Oct-Nov). The Samidori is handpicked for maximum quality, and blended with machine-harvested Okumidori from a partner farm (this unfortunately disqualifies the product from the Heritage Matcha classification, but it is still very top level imperial ceremonial grade!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steamed and dried in a traditional tencha brick oven. Carefully refined removing stems and veins before grinding by stone mill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stone mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: We will be receiving 40kg per month for 5 months starting March 2026. 20kg bulk bags will begin to be repacked as necessary. Custom sizes also possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"background-color: #8ca154; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e as measured by our Nix quality control color sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our guidelines for making matcha: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/how-to-make-matcha-tea\"\u003eyumenet.live\/makematcha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYunomi Evaluation - 85\/100\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on our own tasting, this product has the following profile. However, tastings are not conducted side by side, and different water, ambient temperature, etc. may affect the outcome. 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