{"title":"Kabusecha","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabusecha refers to green tea leaves that have been shaded for enough time to create a strong umami flavor though not as strong as gyokuro. This is generally about two weeks of shading before harvest, and generally the shading is a direct covering for machines harvesting though some farms do handpick the leaf. Generally, it also refers to steamed leaves, so it may be considered a form of sencha, including fukamushicha if deep steamed or asamushicha if light steamed. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marushige-shimizu-kabusecha-shaded-green-tea-saemidori","title":"#0458.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: 2026 Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saemidori さえみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe saemidori kabusecha \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(lightly shaded green tea) grown and processed by the Shimizu family of Suizawa, Mie Prefecture. This saemidori kabusecha has many fans for its bright green color and rich flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es are a fantastic in-between tea (i.e., in-between sencha and gyokuro) and you wouldn't want to miss out on trying one from the Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm, that is their specialization.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note about the cultivar:\u003c\/em\u003e The Saemidori cultivar (which means \"clear green\") was first cross-bred in 1969 between asatsuyu, the \"natural gyokuro\" for its rich umami flavors, and the popular yabukita which balances flavor with great crop yield and resistance to disease.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cultivar is becoming more familiar and liked by Japanese tea lovers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrown as a kabusecha, you'll find a rich and balanced umami taste, grassy with a citrus-like astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, direct covering (see photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: Regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/140˚F, 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse warm water: 50˚C\/140˚F, with just enough water to cover the leaves used (5g of leaves or 1 teaspoon, about 120 ml of water). Steep for 2 minutes or until the leaves have soaked up the water. Pour a little at a time into tasting cups, alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 180-240 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Consider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Japanese Green Tea Steeping Techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":43093363654761,"sku":"mss003-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":43093363687529,"sku":"mss003-100g-y26","price":2780.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May","offer_id":43093363720297,"sku":"mss003-100gx10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May Harvest \/ Procured on demand","offer_id":43093363753065,"sku":"mss003-1kg-y26","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/7EAB65E2-0AB9-4E09-AC67-83CFE13A6C9D.jpg?v=1692074039"},{"product_id":"marushige-shimizu-kabusecha-shaded-green-tea-saeakari","title":"#0457.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: 2026 Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saeakari さえあかり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaeakari cultivar kabusecha\u003c\/strong\u003e (shaded green tea) grown and processed by the Shimizu family of Suizawa, Mie Prefecture. The saeakari kabusecha is quite unique, one can enjoy the sweet scent of boiled corn\/boiled edamame. Since it is a relatively new variety, it is still considered to be rare. This is a tea that is relatively popular amongst women. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003es are a fantastic in-between tea (i.e., in-between sencha and gyokuro) and you wouldn't want to miss out on trying one from the Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm, that is what they specialise in! This tea can be wonderfully refreshing when ice steeped, a recommendation for the summer time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA note about the saeakari cultivar:\u003c\/em\u003e Registered rather more recently in 2011, saeakari means \"radiant\/clear brightness\" in Japanese. It can be characterised with notes of chestnut and boiled corn. Due to its high umami, this cultivar is well-suited as a gyokuro or kabusecha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saeakari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saeakari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, direct covering (see photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: Regular Steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/140˚F, 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse warm water: 50˚C\/140˚F, with just enough water to cover the leaves used (5g of leaves or 1 teaspoon, about 120 ml of water). Steep for 2 minutes or until the leaves have soaked up the water. Pour a little at a time into tasting cups, alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 180-240 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e**\u003cem\u003eConsider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Advanced Green Tea Steeping Techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":43122139922537,"sku":"mss-110-100-y26","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1692165391"},{"product_id":"marushige-shimizu-kabusecha-shaded-green-tea-tobikkiri","title":"#0459.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: 2026 Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Tobikkiri とびっきりかぶせ","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003etobikkiri\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese means \"extraordinary\" or \"a cut above the rest\". The Shimizu family named these leaves tobikkiri because they are truly a cut above the rest of their teas having been refined from competition grade leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve this excellence, the harvest was shaded with a double layer for 2-3 weeks, dramatically reducing the sunlight that reaches the plant to increase the chlorophyll content and reduce the bitterness in the leaf. We suggest using a warm water steeping method (below) to enjoy the umami and sweet flavors first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Tobikkiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded for about 2-3 weeks, overhead double covering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: Regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea field used for producing competition teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Green Tea Steeping Techniques\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/140˚F, 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse warm water: 50˚C\/140˚F, with just enough water to cover the leaves used (5g of leaves or 1 teaspoon, about 120 ml of water). Steep for 2 minutes or until the leaves have soaked up the water. Pour a little at a time into tasting cups, alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 180-240 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":33072567025769,"sku":"mss-001-010-y26","price":540.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":43133544988777,"sku":"mss-001-100-y26","price":4080.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May","offer_id":33072569385065,"sku":"mss001-100x10-y26","price":36720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/1C6A7969-38F8-4723-93E1-AD568849124C.jpg?v=1692074931"},{"product_id":"naturalitea-premium-kabuse-sencha-hako-iri-musume","title":"#0054.S5 NaturaliTea: Organic Premium Kabuse Sencha 有機一番摘み煎茶: 冠(かぶせ)茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom one of Japan's organic tea pioneers comes a special premium shaded sencha or Kabuse Sencha. Shaded for two weeks for harvest, the deep pine-green leaf needles give a rich aroma of umami savoriness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOUR STEEPING EXPERIENCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeped at 40˚C\/104˚F degrees for 3 minutes (3 grams of leaf, 80 ml of water), it creates a syrupy ambrosia that is to be enjoyed drop by drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend you steep all the umami savoriness from the leaf at low temperatures, then you may proceed to steeping the refined astringency at hotter temperatures with larger amounts of water. (See our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/gyokuro-steeping-technique\" title=\"Gyokuro Steeping Technique\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro steeping techniques\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more standard Warm Water method is also recommended for a balance of umami and astringency (see the Steeping Notes tab).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic Kabuse Sencha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ煎茶\u003c\/span\u003e\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: Mid-May harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost. Shaded for approximately 2 weeks before harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshiaki Kinezuka, NaturaliTea by the Kinezuka Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NaturaliTea","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi non-certified organic bag","offer_id":43012692607081,"sku":"nlt-se018-010-y26","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 50g \/ 1.76 oz \/ Original JAS certified organic bag with Yunomi label","offer_id":43012692639849,"sku":"nlt-se018-050-y26","price":4620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 250g (50g x 5 original bags) \/ 8.8 oz","offer_id":43012692672617,"sku":"nlt-se018-050x5-y26","price":20790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":43012692705385,"sku":"nlt-se018-1kg-y26","price":78000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/1D56D5A4-CFB1-47BF-AE9F-C9A92D2B5544.jpg?v=1692166672"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-chiran-kabusecha-from-kagoshima","title":"#0131.K2 Yamane-en: Spring Kabuse Chiran, Kagoshima 知覧かぶせ","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e from one of the best Japanese tea producing regions, the Chiran district of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/a-taste-of-kagoshima-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=485c7310b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. In 2017, tea coming from the Southern neighbouring areas of Kagoshima Prefecture; \u003cspan\u003eChiran, Ei, and Kawanabe valleys was unified and branded as \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChiran-cha\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In general, chiran cha has received numerous recognitions from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Prize at the National Tea Fair. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, this Kabusecha (coming from Saemidori and Yutaka Midori cultivars) has a balanced, savory flavor when steeped at low temperatures and a full body astringency at higher temperatures. While not as powdery as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/fukamushicha\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efukamushi or deep-steamed tea\u003c\/a\u003e, this tea leaf has been steamed for a slightly longer time than many senchas or kabusechas. The larger amount of smaller leaf bits create a greener liquid, and faster steeping. Depending on your water and strength preference, you may even want to reduce the steeping time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabuse Chiran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanese green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori, Yutaka Midori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chiran, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 2 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVendor: Yamane-en Tea Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocation: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo\u003c\/a\u003e, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits. Shiobara-san is partnering with Yunomi.us to teach the world the finer points of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFirst steeping: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 5g. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 1 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 60C\/140F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSecond steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 20 sec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 80C\/176F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eThird steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 40 sec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 80C\/176F, 240 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFor more guidelines, click here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Japanese tea steeping techniques yumenet.live\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag \/ May 2026","offer_id":43042236334185,"sku":"yme681519-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bags \/ May 2026","offer_id":4078075397,"sku":"yme681519-100-y26","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ multi bags \/ May 2026","offer_id":32814853062761,"sku":"yme681519-100x10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0131.K2Yamane-en.SpringKabuseChiran_Kagoshima_yumenet.live.png?v=1777343806"},{"product_id":"kihara-naturally-grown-kabusecha","title":"NOT AVAILABLE \/\/ Tea Farmer Shinichi Kihara: Naturally Grown Kyoto Kabusecha (Single Cultivar Gokou) 自然栽培かぶせ茶ごこう","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabusecha, sometimes called Kabuse Sencha, is a tea that is shaded for approximately two weeks. Shading the tea leaves cuts out the sunlight that reaches the plant and forces the plant to retain more L-theanine (creating the savory umami flavor), and reduces catechins (the antioxidant which produces astringency). This results in a balanced tea that is rich and savory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKabusecha was most often used as a blender -- combined with sencha to increase the quality of a large volume of sencha, or with gyokuro (tea shaded for approximately 3 weeks) to increase the quantity of gyokuro. Recently, it is sold by itself as more farmers attempt to create unique products for the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea farmer Shinichi Kihara inherited his farm from his father and follows an agricultural philosophy that prohibits the use of fertilizer and pesticides (synthetic, natural, organic or otherwise). This type of agricultural, called Shumei Natural Agriculture, aims to produce food that is as natural as possible. For this reason, the flavor profile attained will be different from other Kabusecha found on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavoriness\u003c\/strong\u003e (umami): ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e (amami): ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstringency\u003c\/strong\u003e (shibumi): ★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewed Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: After steeping 3-4 times, the used leaves will be soft and can be eaten as a salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gokou (御香）\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 2 weeks before harvesting. Harvested by machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: New spring leaves are steamed, rolled, and dried immediately after harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shinichi Kihara (farmer, processor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji City, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3500 sq meters \/ 3 fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx 500 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2022 harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shinichi Kihara","offers":[{"title":"[2024] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ June \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":41480993767529,"sku":"skh001-010-y24","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2024] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi Resealable Bag","offer_id":41480993800297,"sku":"skh001-100-y24","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2024] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk Bag","offer_id":41480993833065,"sku":"skh001-1kg-y24","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"NOT AVAILABLE [ 2025 ] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42487106502761,"sku":null,"price":32000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/image_a38c3574-c2e0-4285-aff9-7f2455416ecc.heic?v=1656919576"},{"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":"fujiichi-morita-01-premium-sayama-sencha-suiren","title":"#0593.S2 Morita Tea Garden #01: Premium Sayama Sencha, Suiren 睡蓮","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarefully finished (post-processed) selecting the highest grades of leaves, the Morita family created this premium sencha with the love and dedication of 10th generation tea farmers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most premium sencha created by the Morita family, Suiren is shaded for 2 weeks so can also be called a kabusecha, though the northern latitude of the farm creates a stronger body than teas from more southern regions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe name: Suiren 睡蓮\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorita-san's premium sencha takes the name Suiren, the Japanese name for the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nymphaea\" title=\"Water lily on wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ewater lily\u003c\/a\u003e. Translated literally to \"sleeping lotus\", Suiren flowers are related to the lotus flower, and is the flower that Claude Monet studied in his famous \u003cem\u003eWater Lilies\u003c\/em\u003e painting. The lotus is a symbol of enlightenment in Japanese and Chinese aesthetics because the plant rises from the darkness of the pond and blooms into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend (Yabukita, Fukumidori, Sayama Kaori, Sae Akari, and others)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fukamushi, deep steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morita family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1mTxR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1221 Nakatomi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma ☆☆☆☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstringency ☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness ☆☆☆☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYunomi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Tea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/160F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorita Tea Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Tea: 6-8 grams. Time: 60 - 80 seconds. Water: 70-80C\/ 160 - 175F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Morita Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morita family are 10th generation tea farmers, and the eldest son (pictured above) has just decided to become the 11th generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Sayama region of Saitama Prefecture, the Morita family was affected by the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant failure in March, 2011. While their tea is tested to be radiation free (test results available), Sayama-cha is being avoided by vendors. We hope to help out the Morita family by connecting them with tea lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn behalf of the Morita family, we greatly appreciate your understanding and trust that the tea provided here is tested and found to be completely safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morita Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":39931799339113,"sku":"mor01-010-y25","price":580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":32469721776233,"sku":"mor01-100-y26","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":17950942533,"sku":"mor01-100x10-y26","price":25900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/morita-tea-garden-01-2022-premium-sayama-sencha-suiren-393406.jpg?v=1663993316"},{"product_id":"obubu-03-sencha-of-the-wind-shaded-spring-green-tea","title":"#0003.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Sencha of the Wind, Shaded Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tea popular with female customers in Japan, our \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e of the Wind or 風の煎茶, is a sencha with a soft sweetness that is perfect for our warm water (sencha espresso) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003esteeping method\u003c\/a\u003e. Steep it with boiling water though, and surprisingly the tea retains much of its sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on southeast facing rolling hills at an altitude of 500 meters (1640 feet) and harvested in late May, the cultivation technique is very similar to our Kabuse Sencha. However, in addition to being harvested slightly later than the Kabuse, this tea does not use the Yabukita variety of tea plant (said to be the most suitable for Japanese tea) and is instead uses leaves from non-cultivar specific tea plants (called \u003cem\u003ezairai\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Zairai\" refers to plants grown from seeds taken from plants in existence before the recognition of specific cultivars. The name literally means \"coming from existing (plants)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFLAVOR GUIDE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSWEETNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBITTERNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFRAGRANCE\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLike the fresh wind of spring\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBREWED LEAVES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★ - Deliciously tender\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEALTH INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCatechin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTheanine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChlorophyll\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNAME\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSencha of the Wind\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e from Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTEA PLANT\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eStandard plants, about 30 years old\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHARVEST PERIOD\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003elate-May\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCULTIVATION NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCovered for 14 days before harvesting with tarp to reduce 85% of sunlight reaching the leaves\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePROCESSING NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003elight steaming (about 20 seconds)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAkihiro Kita, President, \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":43216599220329,"sku":"obtse-003-010-y26","price":771.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32533900492905,"sku":"obtse-003-080-y26","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":47663062777961,"sku":"obtse-003-1kg-y26","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":27438638469,"sku":"obtse-003-1kg-y25","price":13600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-sencha-of-the-wind-shaded-spring-green-tea-632517.jpg?v=1709347199"},{"product_id":"obubu-01-kabuse-sencha-shaded-spring-green-tea","title":"#0001.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Shincha Kabuse Sencha, Shaded Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farm's most premium green tea, Kabuse Sencha is shaded for 2 weeks to create a rich, syrupy tea because the leaves are so delicate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QQ66hsqwwp0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e's most premium green tea, \u003cem\u003eKabuse Sencha\u003c\/em\u003e (かぶせ煎茶) is a kabusecha or shaded tea, and can be steeped into a rich syrupy tea using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/warm-water-steeping-technique\"\u003ewarm water steeping technique\u003c\/a\u003e because the leaves are so delicate and tender. Using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/standard-steeping-technique\"\u003estandard boiling water steeping method\u003c\/a\u003e, and the taste is delicate and sweet.Grown by covering the tea plants just after new leaves begin to sprout in early May, the shade reduces sunlight by as much as 85% to encourage the plants to produce wide, tender, chlorophyll-rich tea leaves. Two weeks later they are harvested and processed ready for shipping by the end of the month. Obubu's Kabuse Sencha is grown at a relatively high altitude for the region (500 m or 1640 ft) on southeast facing slopes providing good exposure to the sun (an important combination for shaded tea!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFLAVOR GUIDE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBITTERNESS: ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGRANCE: Luxurious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: ★★★★★ - Deliciously tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEALTH INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatechin: ★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheanine: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorophyll: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e: Yabukita plants, about 35 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: mid-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivation notes: Shaded for about 14 days before harvest using a plastic tarp that reduces sunlight by about 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing notes: Light steaming (asamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Akihiro Kita, President, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43257443745897,"sku":"obtse001-010-y26","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43104073154665,"sku":"obtse001-080-y26","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42987714445417,"sku":"obtse001-1kg","price":39200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 5kg (1kg x 5 bags) \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":42181459378281,"sku":"obtse001-1kgx5","price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs","offer_id":42364772155497,"sku":"obtse001-1kgx10","price":260000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1698.jpg?v=1739757997"},{"product_id":"yokota-sayamacha-okuhikari-sencha","title":"#0745.S2 Yokota Tea Garden: Sayamacha Okumidori Fukamushicha おくみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium fukamushicha (a deep steamed tea leaf) made with a single tea plant cultivar, okumidori. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Okumidori tea cultivar is a cultivar that has been quite popular in recent years for its strong natural umami flavor and refreshing taste and smell. It is often blended with the Yabukita cultivar but this tea from the Yokota Tea Garden is a single cultivar, allowing you to fully taste this well-rounded cultivar. \u003c\/span\u003eGrown by 4th, 5th, and 6th generation tea farmers in the famous Sayama region of Saitama prefecture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6347;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 package may differ from photo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okumidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May, shaded for about 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fukamushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yokota Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70˚C\/158˚F, 240 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70˚C\/158˚F, 200 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Increase time to 30-60 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yokota Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May","offer_id":43011800858729,"sku":"ykt-TOM1500-010-y26","price":660.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May","offer_id":43011800891497,"sku":"ykt-TOM1500-100-y26","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG-1362.jpg?v=1739421479"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-kabusecha-shaded-green-tea","title":"#0114.K6  Azuma Tea Garden : 2026 Uji Midori Single Cultivar Kyoto Kabusecha, Naturally Grown by Azuma Tea Garden","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA uji midori cultivar kabusecha from Azuma Tea Garden in Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture. This tea was shaded for 2 weeks which allowed the tea leaves to grow slowly and deeply in color. The tea has a rich umami flavor that rivals that of gyokuro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Next', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Avenir Next', sans-serif;\"\u003eThe uji midori cultivar \u003c\/span\u003ewas selected in 1985 from a seed of zairai (native) tea bushes from Uji. It is a cultivar that was developed to suit the terroir of Kyoto Prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kabusecha\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e literally means \"shaded tea\" and generally refers to a sencha that has been shaded for 10-14 days (though the actual time will vary). It does not have as strong of an umami flavor as a gyokuro (a shaded sencha that has been shaded for much longer for a much stronger umami flavor). The result is a very nice balance of sweet and savory with bitterness and grassiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 和束産 かぶせ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ujimidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSteeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e: 60~70˚C\/140~158˚F, 80cc~100cc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eDrinking tea cold also good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.us\/steeping\/\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The \u003ca title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Azuma Chaen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ypOQ7\" class=\"text-link\"\u003eMiyano Monzen, Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, 619-1204 JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":43061635317865,"sku":"azm-kabuji-010-y26","price":650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":43061605531753,"sku":"azm-kabuji-100-y26","price":4980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag (white)","offer_id":43061605204073,"sku":"azm-kabuji-1kg-y26","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/azuma-tea-garden-kyoto-kabusecha-ujimidori-single-cultivar-448519.jpg?v=1765932913"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-standard-gyokuro-tsuki-no-hikari","title":"#0630.K6 Shogyokuen: Kabusecha, Tsuki no Hikari　祥玉園　かぶせ茶 月の光","description":"\u003cp\u003eShogyokuen Tea Factory's Tsuki no Hikari, is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003ekabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e, but as sweet as many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e at major tea brands. In the past, Kabusecha was called “hot water Gyokuro” - meant for steeping at hotter temperatures similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e but still providing a rich umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees, 100 ml (or about 1\/2 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula is meant to extract an umami rich tea. Subsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a sencha, steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70C\/158F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 熱湯玉露　月の光\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto. Refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 2 weeks before harvest. This product is meant to have the same flavor profile year round, as each batch is reformulated by Kobayashi-san to ensure flavor consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePlease check out the Professional's Guide to Japanese Tea blog on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/how-does-shading-affect-the-type-and-quality-of-tea\"\u003ehow does shading affect the type and quality of tea?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\"\u003eShogyokuen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender, and one of 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/shogyokuen-awards_large.jpg\" alt=\"Shogyokuen Awards\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May","offer_id":4105241919529,"sku":"shg-gy03-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May","offer_id":28341760131177,"sku":"shg-gy03-100","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FC4A5F91-3437-4E26-BD7C-A5CFDAB78A48.jpg?v=1692259457"},{"product_id":"2022-tomizawa-tea-garden-kabusecha-okuyutaka-kumamoto-guricha-green-tea","title":"#0684.K5 Tomizawa Tea Garden: 2026 Kabusecha Okuyutaka Kumamoto Guricha \"Green Tea.Lab\" かぶせ茶 おくゆたか (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the fresh batch of Tomizawa Tea Garden Shincha, harvested in 2024 and certified organic by JAS. The other teas are also grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fields of family-operated tea farm, Tomizawa Tea Garden, a shincha shaded for about 2 weeks before its early May harvest (making it a kabusecha). Utilizing the Okuyutaka tea cultivar for a deep green color, and steaming for \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times. We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Okuyutaka\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ茶　富茶華（とみさわ） おくゆたか\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okuyutaka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they used this opportunity to rebuild their shop in 2018, calling it the Greentea.Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden \/ Greentea.Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tomizawa-tea-garden\" title=\"Tomizawa Tea Garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the farmers here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40578830696553,"sku":"KU004-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":41208034492521,"sku":"KU004-100-y26","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Original bags","offer_id":41208034656361,"sku":"KU004-100x10-y26","price":33300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/8A3CF5AA-E944-4056-9A04-E37D2C4BB216.jpg?v=1692080778"},{"product_id":"tomizawa-tea-garden-kabusecha-okumidori-kumamoto-guricha-green-tea","title":"#0683.K5 Tomizawa Tea Garden: 2026 Kabusecha Okumidori かぶせ茶  おくみどり (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the fresh batch of Tomizawa Tea Garden Shincha, harvested in 2025 and certified organic by JAS. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fields of family-operated tea farm, Tomizawa Tea Garden, a shincha shaded for about 2 weeks before early May harvest (making it a kabusecha). The Okumidori tea cultivar has been quite popular in recent years for its strong natural umami flavor (enhanced by the shading) and deep green color. With this kabusecha, a deep and soft umami flavor will be followed by a refreshing sweet aftertaste, which spreads in your mouth. This tea is recommended to be paired with Western desserts like cake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times. We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Okumidori\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ茶　富茶華（とみさわ） おくみどり\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okumidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they used this opportunity to rebuild their shop in 2018, calling it the Greentea.Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden \/ Greentea.Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tomizawa Tea Garden\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tomizawa-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the farmers here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40578828861545,"sku":"KU003-010-y26","price":799.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":40578830336105,"sku":"KU003-100-y26","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":41208034361449,"sku":"KU003-100x10-y26","price":29980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG-8121.jpg?v=1763597138"},{"product_id":"tomizawa-tea-garden-kabusecha-yabukita-kumamoto-guricha-green-tea","title":"#0681.K5 : 2026 Tomizawa Tea Garden: Kabusecha Yabukita Kumamoto Guricha \"Green Tea.Lab\" 薮北 かぶせ茶 (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the fresh batch of Tomizawa Tea Garden Shincha, harvested in 2024 and certified organic by JAS. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fields of family-operated tea farm, Tomizawa Tea Garden, a shincha shaded for about 2 weeks before early May harvest (making it a kabusecha). The Yabukita tea cultivar is the standard in the tea industry for providing great flavor (enhanced by the shading).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times. We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Yabukita\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ茶　富茶華（とみさわ） やぶきた\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they used this opportunity to rebuild their shop in 2018, calling it the Greentea.Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden \/ Greentea.Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tomizawa-tea-garden\" title=\"Tomizawa Tea Garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the farmers here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43113523380329,"sku":"KU001-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":32173066059881,"sku":"KU001-100-y26","price":2730.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/36905E08-9633-47CB-A881-6F840B690D81.jpg?v=1692163793"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-kirameki-no-sencha-summer-shaded-green-tea","title":"#0031.K6 Obubu KY031: Kirameki no Sencha, Summer Shaded Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese, the name of this tea – Kirameki no \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e or きらめきの煎茶 – carries the nuance of shimmering light as it dances on and through cool, refreshing water. 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We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Saemidori\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かぶせ茶　富茶華（とみさわ） さえみどり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they used this opportunity to rebuild their shop in 2018, calling it the Greentea.Lab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden \/ Greentea.Lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 47 Oyatsu, Mashiki, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto 861-2204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tomizawa-tea-garden\" title=\"Tomizawa Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the farmers here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":28190526341225,"sku":"KU002-010-y26","price":640.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41208033149033,"sku":"KU002-100-y26","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":41208033771625,"sku":"KU002-100x10-y26","price":38700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/3992B7F4-3991-4A5D-9C79-BC21B808D590.jpg?v=1692163987"},{"product_id":"ikegawa-tea-farm-coop-first-flush-shaded-sencha-kabusecha-70-grams","title":"#0858.K4 🍵 2026 Ikegawa Tea Farm Coop: First Flush Shaded Kochi Sencha (Kabusecha) 池川茶業　一番限定特撰かぶせ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekabusecha\u003c\/a\u003e with a pleasant aroma and flavor coming from the Ikegawa Tea Farm Coop in Niyodogawa, Kochi Prefecture. This kabusecha was shaded one week prior to harvest to produce a mellow, deep rich flavor. \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\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring. Shaded for about 1 week before harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Niyodogawa Village, Agawa District, Kochi Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steep - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F, 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd steep - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/195F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3rd \/ 4th steep - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/195F, 200 ml.\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:  Ikegawa Tea Farm Coop (Ikegawa Chagyo Association). A very small coop of seven families in Niyodogawa Village.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Agriculture Cooperation \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1696 Sakamoto, Niyodogawa Village, Agawa District,\u003c\/span\u003e Kochi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ikegawa-tea-farm-coop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn2.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/ikegawa_tea_banner2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1563201291\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Ikegawa Tea Farm Coop\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikegawa Tea Farm Coop","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43061799616617,"sku":"ikg-330277-010-y26","price":720.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 70g \/ 2.46 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43061799649385,"sku":"ikg-330277-070-y26","price":4180.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240312-134448_0000.png?v=1710220385"},{"product_id":"ku006-tomizawa-tea-garden-kabusecha-saeakari-kumamoto-guricha-green-tea","title":"#0686.K5 : 2026 Tomizawa Tea Garden: Kabusecha Saeakari Kumamoto Guricha \"Green Tea.Lab\" かぶせ茶 冴あかり (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the fresh batch of Tomizawa Tea Garden Shincha, harvested in 2025 and certified organic by JAS. The other teas are also grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fields of family-operated tea farm, Tomizawa Tea Garden, a shincha shaded for about 2 weeks before early May harvest (making it a kabusecha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Saeakari tea cultivar is quite new on the tea market. A descendant of Saemidori and Z1 cultivars, it is ready for harvest a little after Saemidori and before Yabukita cultivars, producing more volume. In the spring, like Saemidori, it produces leaves with a bright green color. While each tea's flavor is also heavily influenced by the farmer's cultivation and processing skill (and their intended flavor), one can expect a bright green, refreshing sweet tea from Tomizawa Tea Garden. This is a tea with a sweet taste that spreads in your mouth and disappears quickly without any bitterness or astringency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60C\/140F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times. We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saeakari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. 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Literally, “hometown flower”, the name will conjure up feelings of nostalgia for the countryside, transporting you to the tea fields of the Soo region on the Southernmost main island of Japan, Kagoshima. Considered by many to be Mataki-san’s finest tea, this kabusecha offers a harmonious balance of flavors, especially popular among women. Also a delightfully refreshing cold brew for the summer time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards Won\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2026\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (2 Stars) ⭐️NEW⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e (2 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2023 (Highly Commended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 202\u003c\/a\u003e2 (3 Stars)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Leafies Awards 2022 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2021 (\u003c\/a\u003e3 Stars)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2020\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2020\u003c\/a\u003e (1 Star)\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results\/stockists\/146957\" title=\"Great Taste Awards 2021\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"2020 Superior Taste Award\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taste-institute.com\/en\/awarded-products\/product-details\/9018098\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Superior Taste Award (International Taste Institute’s jury of the world’s best Chefs \u0026amp; Sommeliers)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2020 (Gold Medal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gff.co.uk\/directory\/producer\/?id=41167\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGreat Taste Awards 2019 (2 Stars)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTeas of the World 2019 Gourmet Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Selection Paris 2019 (SilverMedal)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJapanese Tea Award 2018 (Fine Product Award)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e practices the Chagusaba agricultural method for growing tea leaves in which grass (primarily suzuki) grown around the fields are cut, dried, and laid between the tea hedges to prevent weed growth and to fertilize the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/160F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness 4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAstringency 1\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitterness 2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUmami 5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen Roast 3\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture, shaded for extra umami flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushi) and lightly green-roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki \u003cspan\u003eTatefumi\u003c\/span\u003e, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. Mataki-san takes pride in selecting the highest quality tea leaves (harvested once a year), leaves that have been grown with time and deep care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is also proactive in preserving the biodiveristy of the region thru the practice of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sueyoshi-tea-atelier#chagusaba\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChagusaba Agriculture\u003c\/a\u003e, recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2013 by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sueyoshi Tea Atelier","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32331479482473,"sku":"sue01-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":43056961814633,"sku":"sue01-100-y26","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026]  MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42233394823273,"sku":"sue01-100×10-y26","price":26980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1576.jpg?v=1739756077"},{"product_id":"sueyoshi-tea-atelier-002-furusato-no-hana-okumidori-fukamushi-kabusecha-from-kagoshima","title":"#0642.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier: 2026 \"Furusato no Hana\" Okumidori Fukamushi Kabusecha from Kagoshima 末吉銘茶 郷里の華 奥みどり","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Okumidori cultivar kabusecha is part of Sueyoshi’s Furusato no Hana series (郷里の華) comes from the increasingly popular Okumidori cultivar. Literally, “hometown flower”, the name will conjure up feelings of nostalgia for the countryside, transporting you to the tea fields of the Soo region on the Southernmost main island of Japan, Kagoshima. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe delicate dance of sweetness, bitterness and umami, results in a deeply refreshing tea experience. With the first sip, you sense the umami melting in your mouth. With the second sip, a perfect combination of sweetness and bitterness follows. 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Water: 80C\/176F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweetness 4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAstringency 1\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBitterness 2\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUmami 5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okumidori\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: Soo, Kagoshima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes Chagusaba Agriculture, shaded for extra umami flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steamed and very lightly green-roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMataki Takefumi, 3rd generation tea farmer and CEO of Sueyoshi Tea Atelier, believes tea brings forth connections. With this philosophy in mind, they strive to deliver their delicately and finely grown teas to as many people as possible. They also aspire to promote a meaningful way of living that will extend beyond one’s cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sueyoshi farm and factory is located in the Soo district (pronounced “Soh-oh”) in Kagoshima Prefecture. A stunning volcanic mountain range rich with biodiversity, the region is on the southern end of the beautiful Kirishima Mountain Range. 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After the earthquake that hit Tomizawa-san's town, Mashiki, Tomizawa-san took over a tea field for a farmer who decided to give up on tea farming. Instead of simply making tea as with his other fields, he decided to experiment with making gyokuro, something almost unheard of in the region, as a small effort to help revitalize the region. The umami, bitterness, astringency in this tea is representative of the terroir of Mashiki Village, Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa-san's actually words for those who want to study tea in Japanese: 玉露を作ろうと思った理由：地震で離農した農家さんの茶畑を引き継ぐことになり、ただ普通に作るのではなく、復興の第一歩になるような取り組みをしたく、今まで熊本では殆ど作られていなかった玉露の栽培に取り組み始めました。さらに、熊本という地域柄、玉緑茶の国内最大の産地であることから、玉緑茶での玉露製造に挑戦しています。旨みや、苦み、渋み、熊本益城の地域、テロワールを感じて頂けると思います。\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a steamed tamaryokucha (or guricha), the leaves are not rolled into straight needles as you would see with sencha, but rather left slightly curled by skipping the last rolling step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st - Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50C\/120F, 50 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd - Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/175F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3rd to 4th - \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e 80C\/175F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe umami flavor is mostly extracted after the 1st steeping, and you steep at a hotter temperature afterward in order to extract the more bitter flavors (and the last of the umami). We recommend the second steep to be quick -- in and out, since the leaves are primed for extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn general, use hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 14, 2020 (Shaded for 24 days)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming, last step to straighten leaves skipped (creating a tamaryokucha or more specifically guricha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. 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This tsuyuhikari kabusecha has a sweet taste at first, which is followed by a  gentle bitter taste upon drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kabusecha\"\u003eKabusecha\u003c\/a\u003es are a fantastic in-between tea (i.e., in-between sencha and gyokuro) and you wouldn't want to miss out on trying one from the Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm, that is their specialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote about the cultivar:\u003c\/em\u003e The tsuyuhikari cultivar was d\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeveloped in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a crossbreed with a mother of “Shizu7132” and a father of “Asatsuyu”. This cultivar is characterised with its rich umami taste, fresh aroma, and is delicately floral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Tsuyuhikari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsuyuhikari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded for about 2 weeks, direct covering (see photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: Regular Steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1st steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/140˚F, 100 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse warm water: 50˚C\/140˚F, with just enough water to cover the leaves used (5g of leaves or 1 teaspoon, about 120 ml of water). Steep for 2 minutes or until the leaves have soaked up the water. Pour a little at a time into tasting cups, alternating between cups to even out the flavor (thicker flavor will sit at the bottom of your pot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2nd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: same. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 180-240 ml (about 1 cup).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3rd steeping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":39514514423913,"sku":"mss013-010-y26","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ original resealable bag","offer_id":43133362897001,"sku":"mss013-100-y26","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/CED33015-707E-4E2B-B8BB-B1C3482FA9B7.jpg?v=1692074512"},{"product_id":"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","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 2.5%; background-color: #f3f1e1; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #d3cfae; width: 35%; float: right;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0430-k6-konishi-tea-coop-national-tea-competition-2024-5th-place-award-winning-yabukita-kabusecha-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%;\" alt=\"Engawa Gift Can\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Can_240x240.jpg?v=1728362064\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0430-k6-konishi-tea-coop-national-tea-competition-2024-5th-place-award-winning-yabukita-kabusecha-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngawa Gift Can\u003c\/a\u003e format.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 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\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. 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Water: 60C\/140F degrees, 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTime: 10 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003eTime: 30 sec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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: Yabukita\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: Konishi Tea Coop\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":"Konishi Tea Coop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ sample bag","offer_id":40483629006953,"sku":"kncp-0430-010","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Resealable bag \u0026 Paulownia Gift Box","offer_id":40483629072489,"sku":"kncp-0430-100","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F8F1F03D-7230-4266-A476-2A6FE63238A5_903b27f2-4eb3-4e21-937f-c77bec4e45e7.png?v=1733363758"},{"product_id":"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":"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","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 2.5%; background-color: #f3f1e1; border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid #d3cfae; width: 35%; float: right;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0824-k6-nakata-tea-garden-kabusecha-saemidori-national-tea-competition-2024-2nd-place-award-winning-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Engawa_Gift_Can_240x240.jpg?v=1728362064\" alt=\"Engawa Gift Can\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso available in an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/engawa\/products\/0824-k6-nakata-tea-garden-kabusecha-saemidori-national-tea-competition-2024-2nd-place-award-winning-micro-batch-30g-gift-can\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEngawa Gift Can\u003c\/a\u003e format.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsada Tea helped us place bids at the 2024 National Tea Competition auction providing Yunomi Tea Enthusiasts access to the 2nd place winning Kabusecha cultivated by the tea farmers of the Nakata Tea Garden (両丹いきいきファーム) in Ayabe Village in northern Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd place award is the Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞 at the National Tea Competition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe farm has won many awards over the years at all levels of Japan's tea competitions including the National level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1st Steeping -\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea: 5g. 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