Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha

100g

$35.00

Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha

$35.00

We first met the Sakaguchi family on 2025 recent sourcing trip to Japan and were captivated by their teas. Grown in the mountains of Minamata, Kumamoto—a region bordering Kagoshima with a rich yet lesser-known tea heritage—this 100% Tsuyuhikari sencha captivated us. Medium-steamed, shaded, and expertly rolled, it brews up fresh and vibrant with intoxicating aromas, rich umami, and a smooth, elegant finish.

Tasting Notes

Green Apple
Basil
Clarified Butter

Information

Producer: The Sakaguchi Family
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
Production Area: Minamata, Kumamoto
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 100g bag

Fruity
Herbaceous

We discovered the Sakaguchi family on our recent sourcing trip to Japan and were captivated by their teas. Grown in the mountains of Minamata, Kumamoto—a region bordering Kagoshima with a rich yet lesser-known tea heritage—this 100% Tsuyuhikari sencha captivated us. Medium-steamed and expertly rolled, it brews up fresh and vibrant with intoxicating aromas and a smooth, elegant finish.

Preparation

Hot

Water: 180ml (175°F)
Leaf Amount: 5-6g
Brew Time: 1 minute

Iced

Water: 150ml (cold)
Leaf Amount: 6g
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Pour over ice

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The Sakaguchi Family

We discovered the Sakaguchi family on our recent sourcing trip to Japan and were captivated by their teas. Grown in the mountains of Minamata, Kumamoto—a region bordering Kagoshima with a rich yet lesser-known tea heritage—the teas they produce captivate us with fresh and vibrant, intoxicating aromas and a smooth, elegant finish.