Kabuse Sencha - Tsuyuhikari

This tea is grown in Ryogochi, Shimizu, Shizuoka, a quiet mountain region known for producing refined teas of remarkable clarity. Cool winds passing through steep valleys and soft, mist-filtered sunlight shape its fresh and elegant character.
Shaded using the kabuse method, it develops rich umami and a smooth, rounded texture. With a shorter shading period than gyokuro, it sits beautifully between sencha and gyokuro in character.
To preserve its delicate aromatics, the tea is finished with a light-steaming process.
Selected by a tea master who won the individual championship at the 2025 National Tea Appraisal Competition in Japan, it represents an exceptional level of quality.
Mellow and refined, it coats the palate with lingering depth and a subtle oceanic note, and is also well suited for cold brewing.