{"title":"Kurihara Tea Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn view-prod\" href=\"#products\"\u003eView Products\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.us\/3275\/kurihara-seicha-photo-gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGallery\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.us\/read\/supplier-info\/blogs-farmers\/kurihara-tea-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBlog\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kurihara.tea\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.e-yamecha.com\/wp-content\/themes\/kurihara\/images\/main_img033.jpg\" alt=\"Kurihara Tea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.e-yamecha.com\/wp-content\/themes\/kurihara\/images\/main_img022.jpg\" alt=\"Kurihara Tea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threcol\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.e-yamecha.com\/wp-content\/themes\/kurihara\/images\/main_img011.jpg\" alt=\"Kurihara Tea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"break\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature, elder son Yuji is a member of the Fukuoka legislature, and son Akio has become an nationally recognized, award winning tea farmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Kurihara Brothers Akio and Yuji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/121221-kurihara-brothers1_grande.jpeg?4978899987816321939\" alt=\"Kurihara Brothers\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkio Kurihara is the primary farmer in the family and accomplishes the task of cultivating delicious gyokuro and sencha teas with the help of his family and neighboring farmers in the small town of Yabemura (population approx 1000 people).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkio is also a 4-time winner in Southern Japan tea hand rolling competitions, and places consistently in the top 5 in the gyokuro categories of regional and national tea competitions. Most recently, at the 2019 Fukuoka Tea Competition, he won the top Minister's Prize in the Gyokuro Category (awarded only when there are at least 100 entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompany Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Pref, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 3 hectares across several fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300-700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1922, farm established in 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"break\"\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video twocol\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompetition grade gyokuro leaf picking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2J_ppilLtCo\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video twocol\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvesting Spring Sencha (2018)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YCPRLUOePx0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-16-competition-grade-saemidori-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0068.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 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:\/\/yumenet.live\/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":1580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":41212733259881,"sku":"kht1006-100-y26","price":9580.0,"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":48100.0,"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":"kurihara-tea-13-bancha","title":"#0076.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Oku Yame Bancha - Yamabiko やまびこ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standard bancha from the \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\"\u003eKurihara family\u003c\/a\u003e who grow and process tea in the mountains of southern Japan. Based in Yabe-mura (population 1000), the Kurihara brothers are 4th generation tea farmers growing tea leaves under the tutelage of their father who is now a respected councilman in Yame City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBancha tea is known for its strong astringency. Usually produced in the summer and autumn, it is exposed to sunlight during cultivation and the leaves are allowed to grow large. The result is a tea leaf that his proportionately heavy in catechin antioxidants while relatively low in caffeine (though not caffeine free).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThe name of this bancha is Yamabiko (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e山彦), a mountain god or spirit in Japanese folklore, and the sound of a delayed echo in the pristine mountain forest. Written 幽谷響, the sound is thought to be the answering voice of a tree spirit. See\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Yamabiko_(folklore)\" style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamecha, is one of the most famous teas in Japan along with Ujicha from Kyoto and Shizuokacha from Shizuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70-80C\/160-180F, 200 ml. Resteep 2-3 times. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e for steeping techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bancha, Yamabiko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd. (Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farm and factory, family business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42744851333225,"sku":"kht-3001-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":17431096901,"sku":"kht-3001-100","price":900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":12219813724265,"sku":"kht-3001-100x10","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-13-oku-yame-bancha-yamabiko-100g-153237.jpg?v=1664280396"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea","title":"#0078.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Gyokuro Shiraore (Karigane Kukicha) Leaf Stem Tea 玉露白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tea coming from the award-winning Kurihara Tea Farm is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshiraore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e leaf stem tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was made from leaf stems filtered from the production of their incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e. So, what exactly do we mean by shiraore? Shiraore actually belongs to the category of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a green tea made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This gyokuro shiraore consists of a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs which come from the production of gyokuro. This is the reason why it is considered to be the highest quality of kukicha. Similar to a gyokuro, with shiraore tea, one will experience umami which comes from the high theanine content. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyokuro Shiraore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 玉露白折\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: 100% Yamecha green tea leaf stems \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabe Village, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=be20cc264\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eYame City, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003cbr\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\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag (package design may varies)","offer_id":32427599365,"sku":"kht5001-100-y26","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs (package design may varies)","offer_id":4101520581,"sku":"kht5001-100x10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808163086441,"sku":"kht5001-1kg-y26","price":23000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_113047_0000.png?v=1707966699"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-04-kabusecha-green-tea","title":"#0069.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Mountain-Grown Yamecha Kabusecha Green Tea かぶせ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabusecha tea is grown beneath shading, reducing about 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness like gyokuro. However, the period of shading is usually shorter, 10-14 days, allowing for a slightly more astringency than gyokuro and producing a tea with a refined balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F, 200 ml. Resteep 2-3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing Gyokuro steeping methods, as well as ice or cold steeping methods also recommended. See yumenet.live\/steep for more info.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded tea such as Kabusecha and Gyokuro are known for their umami flavor which is overwhelmed by the bitterness of catechins that are extracted at hot temperatures. After the umami has been extracted and enjoyed while steeping at lower temperatures you can continue steeping at high temperature to extract the more bitter flavors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mountain-Grown Yamecha Kabusecha Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested, shaded for 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons), Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40597163245673,"sku":"kht1004-010-y26","price":670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212699345001,"sku":"kht1004-100-y26","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":40597163311209,"sku":"kht1004-100x10-y26","price":32800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101688837,"sku":"kht1004-1kg-y26","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_113629_0000.png?v=1756778417"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-03-premium-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0067.F2 Kurihara Tea: Shin 心 (Heart) - Premium Gyokuro Green Tea - Naturally Grown","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 taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Kurihara Tea's Heritage Grade level Gyokuro (grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading), this Premium Gyokuro uses easier-to-handle vinyl covering, and is machine-harvested for greater volume. The shading allows for a rich umami flavor, while the larger volume harvested provides a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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. 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Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075965681769,"sku":"kht1002-010-y26","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212561490025,"sku":"kht1002-100-y26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":43075965714537,"sku":"kht1002-100x10-y26","price":49000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42499966730345,"sku":"kht1002-1kg-y26","price":63500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0066.F2KuriharaTea.Den_Tradition_-HeritageGyokuroGreenTea.jpg?v=1759892381"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-01-kurihara-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0065.F2 Kurihara Tea: Takumi 匠 (The Artisan) - Kurihara 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 taste profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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\u003eThe most premium gyokuro tea the Kurihara family offers is produced on a specific field that has seems to have the ideal soil composition, sunlight exposure, and surround mirco-climate. After handpicking the tea leaves from this field, they are processed in our small, private factory. Because this particular tea leaf, 'Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro', is so good, we decided not to blend it with other fields keeping it as a single field 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 href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 栗原の伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\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\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium 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\/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\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075738566761,"sku":"kht1001-010-y26","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43075738599529,"sku":"kht1001-100-y26","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":42302937104489,"sku":"kht1001-100x10-y26","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212560015465,"sku":"kht1001-010-y25","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808177864809,"sku":"kht1001-1kg-y26","price":87700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/KuriharaTeaTakumi.jpg?v=1756792213"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-shira-ore-stem-tea-with-matcha","title":"#0075.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Shiraore Stem Tea Infused with Matcha 抹茶入り白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnother \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eshiraore stem tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e coming from the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e. So, what exactly do we meant by shiraore?  Shiraore is a term used for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or leaf stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This shiraore consists of matcha powder and a blend of tea stems, stalks, and twigs which came from the production of their sencha tea. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane. Because the shiraore is a tea that comes mainly from the stems, the characteristics is a refreshing stalk aroma that will slightly differ from your typical sencha. With the addition of the matcha powder, you will experience a vegetal tea, light-bodied with a deep green color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKukicha is a fantastic staple tea to add especially because a high quality kukicha such as this one will be pleasing but they are also often affordable. If you are looking to explore in the realm of kukichas, the Kurihara family also has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-11-imperial-shira-ore-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eimperial shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e, waiting for you to try! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/502\/kuriharateas-gyokuro-package-translations\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shiraore Stem Tea with Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 抹茶入り白折\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, matcha powder\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: Yabemura, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=69ea6ae7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine-harvested\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons), Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":41195812683881,"sku":"kht5003-100-y26","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101701509,"sku":"kht5003-100x10-y26","price":12150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-12-2022-shiraore-stem-tea-with-matcha-546046.jpg?v=1769746827"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-11-imperial-shira-ore-stem-tea","title":"#0074.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Imperial Shiraore Stem Tea  極上白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA delicate and lightly sweet tea coming from the award-winning Kurihara Tea Farm is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eshiraore stem tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. So, what is meant by shiraore?  Shiraore is a term used for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or leaf stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This imperial shiraore consists of a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs which came from the production of their imperial sencha, their finest sencha tea. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane. Because the shiraore is a tea that comes mainly from the stems, the characteristics is a refreshing stalk aroma that will slightly differ from your typical sencha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKukicha (stem tea) is a fantastic staple tea to add especially because a high quality kukicha such as this one will be pleasing but they are also often affordable. If you are looking to explore more, the Kurihara family also has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-12-shira-ore-stem-tea-with-matcha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshiraore with matcha\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egyokuro shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e for you to try! \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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Imperial Shiraore Stem Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 極上白折\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: Yabukita 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested from the tea fields of the Kurihara family farm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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. - Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2025 harvest] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41195808489577,"sku":"kht5002-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":41195809308777,"sku":"kht5002-100","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41195808522345,"sku":"kht5002-100x10","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_114034_0000.png?v=1756778294"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-09-superior-sencha-hime-kaori","title":"#0073.F2 Kurihara Tea: Superior Sencha Hime Kaori 媛かおり","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious green tea for your daily cup, the first steeping of Kurihara-san's Hime Kaori offers a smooth balance between sweet and astringent flavors with a hint of roast, perfect for a nice moment of relaxation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams of tea, 1 minute, 70C\/158F degrees, 200 ml water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimed for flavor extraction, second steeping will come out strong, so pour your hot water into the pot, and immediately out into your cup. The astringency will be noticeable for a strong, full-bodied tea with a hint of sweet but tangy citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds, 90C\/194F degrees, 200 ml water \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by the Kurihara brothers in the back hills of Yame, in a small village of a 1000 people called Yabemura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eSuperior Sencha - Hime Kaori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 上煎茶媛かおり\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: Yabukita 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested from the tea fields of the Kurihara family farm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. - Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43066089013353,"sku":"kht2006-010-y26","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":17932022853,"sku":"kht2006-100-y26","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":17932022917,"sku":"kht2006-100x10-y26","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":43127859085417,"sku":"kht2006-1kg-y26","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kurihara_-_Superior_Sencha_Hime_Kaori_3.jpg?v=1759788085"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-08-premium-sencha-hime-midori","title":"#0072.F2 Kurihara Tea #08: Premium Sencha Hime Midori - Naturally Grown 媛みどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe hime midori is a late spring harvest premium sencha leaf from the award-winning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKurihara family\u003c\/a\u003e (based in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=69ea6ae7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e). They are one of Japan's best at creating a premium green tea called gyokuro. We are happy to share that tea farmer Akio Kurihara creates some of the best teas we have. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a popular sencha that is perfect to send as a gift and a go-to sencha at home. The Kurihara family recommends steeping in hot water between 70-80 degrees for about a minute. The sweetness will spread even more and fill you with delicious delight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease note that the \"Shincha\" packaging (white package with the characters for shincha; 新茶) is limited and will switch over to standard packaging when it runs out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Permium\u003c\/span\u003e Sencha - Hime Midori\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: Yabukita 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\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested from the tea fields of the Kurihara family farm. Fields used has begun process to become certified organic fields. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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. - Kippei, Yuji, and 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 \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43070262804585,"sku":"kht2005-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":41195783258217,"sku":"kht2005-100-y26","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41195783290985,"sku":"kht2005-100x10-y26","price":19100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-08-2022-premium-sencha-hime-midori-498383.jpg?v=1692160431"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-07-imperial-sencha-hime-shizuku","title":"#0071.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026  Imperial Sencha Hime Shizuku 媛しずく","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very premium sencha from the Kurihara family in the Village of Yabe, Yame District, Fukuoka, the Hime Shizuku is made with delicate first flush spring harvested leaves, and steamed just a little longer than usual to create a deep green color. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100g bag packaging may vary between one of the two versions in the photo gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st steeping - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd \/ 4th steeping - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 sec. or adjust to preference. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Imperial Sencha Hime Shizuku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Either the resealable craft bag, or vacuum sealed Yame Mountains bag. Main photo is generally current stock, but may change depending on stock levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame District, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons), Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43069985652841,"sku":"kht2004-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag (shincha bag while supplies last)","offer_id":41195780178025,"sku":"kht2004-100-y26","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags)  1kg \/ 2.2 lbs  \/ May","offer_id":41195781619817,"sku":"kht2004-100x10-y26","price":24900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-07-2022-imperial-sencha-hime-shizuku-301877.jpg?v=1716205463"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-06-imperial-sencha-yame-tsuhime","title":"#0070.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea #06: Imperial Sencha Yame Tsuhime 八女津媛","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after the goddess of the Yame region, Yame Tsuhime, this sencha is Kurihara Tea's most premium sencha...a green tea worthy of the goddess. Picked on the morning of the 88th night after the start of spring in the lunar calendar, Hachijyuhachiya (“days” were counted starting in the evening in ancient times hence the use of “night”), has been known as a fortuitous time to pick tea leaves. During the shincha new tea season it is also sold in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/kurihara-tea-hachijyuhachiya-shincha\" title=\"Kurihara Tea Hachijyuhachiya Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003especial package\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"accordion\"\u003eStory of “Hime-cha”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"accordion\"\u003eAccording to the Nihon Shoki (720), the Chronicles of Japan, while Emperor Keiko was traveling in the Kyushu region he pointed to the direction of Yabe-mura and asked, “are there gods in the beautiful mountains of the east?” Then the territorial ruler answered, “there is a goddess named Yametsu-hime.” It is said that this is the origin of the name Yame. Yabe-mura, Kami-no-iwaya (god’s cave) district of Okuyame region surrounded by the mountains is where the Yame Shrine stands. Tea produced in the land where the hime (princess in Japanese) became goddess is named “Hime-cha” (cha meaning tea). The morning mist, settle wind, and the fresh spring water makes the beautiful nature and soil. “Human-friendly, body-friendly, and environmental-friendly” is the motto for our tea production that has been passed on for four generations in the Okuyame region. And “Hime-cha Monogatari (Hime-cha story)” incorporates all these feelings and history of the tea producers. Please enjoy the flavor and taste cultivated by people and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: Imperial Sencha Yame Tsuhime\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Either the resealable craft bag, or vacuum sealed Yame Mountains bag. Main photo is generally current stock, but may change depending on stock levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarm Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons), Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41195772936297,"sku":"kht2002-010-y26","price":580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43080536457321,"sku":"kht2002-100-y26","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (10 x 100g) 2.2 lbs \/ May","offer_id":41195773001833,"sku":"kht2002-100x10-y26","price":36980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-06-2022-imperial-sencha-yame-tsuhime-398547.jpg?v=1756361892"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-14-oku-yame-black-tea","title":"#0077.F2 Kurihara Tea #14: Oku Yame Black Tea Kurenai Yametsuhime 奥八女紅茶  紅 ∙ 八女津媛","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile Japan is certainly not known for its black tea, innovative and dedicated tea farmers are learning to produce delicate but delicious black teas. This mellow and soft tasting black tea comes from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\"\u003eKurihara family\u003c\/a\u003e (based in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e), one of Japan's best at creating a premium green tea called gyokuro. With this black tea, they introduce a new dimension to Japanese black tea grown in the climate of Oku Yame, a place that is abundant with nature. As these leaves come from the Yabukita cultivar, you may find that the tea leaves hold a faint sweetness reminiscent of Japanese sencha. Characterized by its pleasantly smooth and sweet flavor with a floral aroma, this black tea is meant to be drunk without sugar. The light taste is produced precisely because it uses tea leaves that are generally considered perfect for sencha green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Japanese black tea has a lower caffeine content in comparison to other black teas, so it can be enjoyed by the entire family from children to the elderly. This black tea will go well with the standard sweets that generally accompany black teas, but also with Japanese sweets such as red bean paste and mochi snacks. \u003c\/p\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: Oku Yame Black Tea KURENAI YAMETSUHIME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101755333,"sku":"kht-kou1-010","price":499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":4157908123689,"sku":"kht-kou1-080","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/785D8B39-DAA5-4983-BE71-91F45108EA4D.jpg?v=1692160878"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-17-okuhikari-yame-sencha","title":"🍵 #0079.F2 Kurihara Tea #17: 2026 Okuhikari Cultivar Yame Sencha おくひかり","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single cultivar sencha from the Kurihara brothers, this Okuhikari is known for its vibrant green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkuhikari is a cross between the Yabukita cultivar that makes up 75% of the tea grown in Japan, and a Chinese cultivar, Shizu Cy225, and officially registered in 1987. The plant grows slower than Yabukita requiring more care to avoid damage from weather and insects, but produces a better crop yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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: Okuhikari\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: Yabemura Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested from a tea field at altitude of about 600 meters (1968 feet). Regular steaming, but on the long side, so close to a fukamushi (deep steamed tea) but not quite. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43079023558761,"sku":"khtsg05-010-26","price":680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag with Yunomi label","offer_id":41195904073833,"sku":"khtsg05-100-y26","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42231387390057,"sku":"khtsg05-100x10-y26","price":37900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808193593449,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/81136177-DA50-411D-B2F5-62E382F8FC5B.jpg?v=1763444015"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-18-oku-yame-benifuuki-black-tea","title":"#0080.F2 Kurihara Tea: Oku Yame Black Tea Benifuuki べにふうき","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Japan is certainly not known for their black tea, innovative and dedicated tea farmers are learning to produce delicate but delicious black teas. This deep and distinctive black tea comes from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKurihara family\u003c\/a\u003e (based in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=69ea6ae7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e), one of Japan's best at creating a premium green tea called \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e.  The benifuuki cultivar is well known in Japan for its high level of catechin which will convert smoothly into flavorful tanning when used to create black teas. To appreciate the profoundness of this black tea, it is recommended to drink it straight. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eone may also enjoy it as a milk tea (okay, you can also add sugar or honey!) because it has the astringency that is characteristic of Assam tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a side note, in general, Japanese black teas have a lower caffeine content than other black teas,  so it can be enjoyed by a wide range of people - from children to elders! Please enjoy with sweets that go well with black tea, such as cookies, cakes, and scones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oku Yame Black Tea KURENAI YAMETSUHIME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eSummer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eBenifuuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd. (Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farm and factory, family business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42626626821,"sku":"kht-4001-010","price":499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi label","offer_id":40664591237225,"sku":"kht-4001-080","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Procured on Demand","offer_id":42626626949,"sku":"kht-4001-500","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0080.F2KuriharaTea.OkuYameBlackTeaBenifuuki.jpg?v=1763449320"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-hachijyuhachiya-shincha","title":"#0085.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Limited Edition Hachijyuhachiya Shincha - May Harvested Sencha 八十八夜新茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/what-is-shincha?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=948038872\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshincha\u003c\/a\u003e coming from Kurihara Tea Farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d3811e1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e); specialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, this \u003cem\u003eHachijyuhachiya shincha\u003c\/em\u003e (literally, “88th night new tea”) is a tea that was poetically harvested on the 88th day from the start of spring according to the old lunar calendar. Picked on May 1st this year, drinking this tea is said to bring you good fortune and health throughout the year ahead.  Indeed, this shincha comes from the transition from spring to summer, which in Japan is regarded as an ideal and fortuitous time to harvest tea and start the planting of rice. Not only can you enjoy this tea over multiple steeps (3-4 steeps), the brewed tea leaves can be g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ereat for salads (t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eop with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing)\u003c\/span\u003e, to add into miso soup, or as a pizza topping. Enjoy! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\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: ★★★\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming (40-50 seconds) used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":8660324941929,"sku":"kht-88ya-010-y26","price":630.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag with Yunomi label","offer_id":42231386308713,"sku":"kht-88ya-100-y26","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":40597144764521,"sku":"kht-88ya-100x10-y26","price":34000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0085.F2KuriharaTea.LimitedEditionHachijyuhachiyaShincha-May2025HarvestedSencha_Fukuoka.jpg?v=1757994077"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-24-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-saemidori","title":"#0081.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Saemidori 単一品種八女煎茶さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA saemidori single cultivar sencha from Kurihara Tea Farm’s new tea field in \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d3811e1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saemidori cultivar has gained respect in the industry for it’s bright color, sweet and umami rich flavor. As sencha, it produces a delicious balance of grassiness with strong savoriness from the umami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming (40-50 seconds) used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more steeping guidelines, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43078990233705,"sku":"kht-sae-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41195923701865,"sku":"kht-sae-100-y26","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42430037590121,"sku":"kht-sae-1kg-y26","price":29800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0081.F2KuriharaTea.SingleCultivarYameSencha-Saemidori.jpg?v=1763010606"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-25-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-kirari-31-31","title":"#0082.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Kirari 31 単一品種八女煎茶きらり31","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Kirari 31 single cultivar sencha from Kurihara Tea Farm’s new tea field in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d3811e1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA note about the Kirari 31 cultivar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cultivar that is receiving increasing attention. It was derived from a cross of Sakimidori (the mother or pollen parent) and Saemidori (the father or pollen parent. Saemidori itself a cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars). The cultivar was first produced in 1994 with traits such as disease and cold resistance, good growth, and tea quality in mind, and indeed has shown very good resistance against frost so has been recommended to farmers cultivating at higher elevations. In general, the quality of tea made from the Kirari 31 is greater than that of Yabukita and compares with the umami level and color of Saemidori. Ready for harvest in general 3-4 days earlier than Yabukita, it has an excellent color (as you may be able to tell from the photo) with a mild flavor that is similar to Saemidori quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kirari 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming (40-50 seconds) used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our steeping guidelines here \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":39711960432745,"sku":"kht-kirari-010-y26","price":780.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41195954831465,"sku":"kht-kirari-100-y26","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808213549161,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0082.F2KuriharaTea.SingleCultivarYameSencha-Kirari31_31.jpg?v=1763015035"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-27-yame-sencha-okumidori-single-cultivar-green-tea","title":"#0084.F2 Kurihara Tea Yame Sencha Okumidori, Single Cultivar Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn okumidori single cultivar sencha from Kurihara Tea Farm’s new tea field in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d3811e1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming (40-50 seconds) used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43076505993321,"sku":"kht-sg04-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43076506026089,"sku":"kht-sg04-100-y26","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808252346473,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FullSizeRender_d6d79876-8bb6-4b35-8363-8847660aa50f.jpg?v=1692346949"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-26-yame-sencha-ooiwase-single-cultivar","title":"#0083.F2 2026  Kurihara Tea: Yame Sencha Ooiwase, Single Cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOoiwase single cultivar sencha from Kurihara Tea Farm’s new tea field in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7d3811e1b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. \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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming (40-50 seconds) used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43069849436265,"sku":"kht-sg03-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43069849469033,"sku":"kht-sg03-100-y26","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808240386153,"sku":null,"price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0083.F2KuriharaTea_26.YameSenchaOoiwase_SingleCultivar.jpg?v=1763445290"},{"product_id":"0561-f2-kurihara-tea-platinum-award-winning-premium-sencha-genji","title":"2026 #0561.F2  🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Platinum Award Winning Premium Sencha - Genji","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenji is Akio Kurihara's special blend of spring harvested Saemidori and Ooiwase cultivars, shaded for a little over a week, and submitted to the Nihoncha Awards in 2024. 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