Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha (Pre-Order)

Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha (Pre-Order)

100g
$35.00
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Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha (Pre-Order)

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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.


Shincha is an indicator of the arrival of spring, and this young, fresh green tea is sold for only a small window of time, roughly one month. We're selling our 2026 selections as pre-orders, launching them as soon as the teas are harvested. Domestic pre-orders will ship as soon as the tea arrives in our Brooklyn warehouse—typically within 2 weeks of launch.

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.

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