Benifuuki Powder
Ichibancha P.Free

Name: Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
SKU: 1953
Price: 16.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

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SKU

1953

Premium Benifuuki powder, 100% from the first harvest (Ichibancha), grown without chemical pesticides. High in EGCG + ECG, lightly steamed to preserve catechins. Grown in the top Ureshino region by award-winning tea farmer Ota Shigeki, sourced directly from Japan. 50g

Character	Strong, fine bitterness (due to EGCG, ECG and methylated catechins content), balanced
Tea Farm	Ota Shigeki Seicha
Terroir	Iwayagawachi, Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Harvest	1st harvest (Ichibancha), early May (2025), using hand-operated machinery
Cultivar	Benifuuki
Steaming	Short (Asamushi, 20 seconds)
Grinding	Gently milled via ceramic mill, fine particle size
Elevation	380m above sea level
Cultivation	Cultivated without the use of chemical pesticides
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (annual test of region), pesticides, heavy metals and aluminium
Awards	The tea farmer received the 2014 Nihoncha Award for his Tamaryokucha and Kamairicha teas.
Grade	93/100 p. (Sencha category); Premium

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Ota Shigeki Seicha

Ota Shigeki is a small, third-generation family-run tea producer specialising in Tamaryokucha and Kamairicha. In 2014, the farmer was awarded the Nihoncha Award – one of Japan’s two most prestigious tea competitions – for his Tamaryokucha Kamairicha. He is renowned for his masterful blends of rare tea cultivars. The tea fields are located in Ureshino, Japan’s premier region for Tamaryokucha, surrounded by protective forests. Since 1978, no pesticides have been used.

Tasting Notes

The Benifuuki cultivar is a cross between Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and var. assamica. In the young leaves of the first harvest, it develops higher levels of specific catechins (EGCG, ECG, as well as EGCG3"Me / -4"Me) than any other green tea variety. The intense sunlight on the Pacific island of Tokunoshima further enhances this effect. As a result, the tea has a robust, elegantly bitter flavour while remaining naturally well-balanced.

Leaf

Mossy green powder

Cup

Rich dark green

Benifuuki tea is a relatively new Japanese green tea cultivar, particularly valued for its rich nutritional profile. It has the highest catechin content of all green teas (especially EGCG, ECG, and the methylated catechins EGCG3"Me / -4"Me) and is characterised by a robust, refined bitterness. Despite its high level of beneficial bitter compounds (catechins), premium Benifuuki remains well-balanced and enjoyable in flavour.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

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Cultivation & Processing

The tea fields of Ota Shigeka are located in a prime mountainous area in Ureshino. For his Tamaryokucha, he has developed a unique steaming method with a very short steaming time and exceptionally high steam pressure (0.2 Pa). This gives the tea a particularly aromatic finish and its distinctive, clear hue in the cup, reflective of the Yamabuki cultivar. This special steaming technique is also used for the Benifuuki.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced exclusively from the above-mentioned tea farm in Ureshino, directly from the tea farmer.

Preparation

Brewing Guide

For a more intense preparation, stir 1 teaspoon of the powder into 100ml of water at 80°C, directly in the teacup. For a milder flavour, use double the amount of water.

Packaging & Storage

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable zipper pouch with nine protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively, and especially for longer-term storage, we recommend our stylish and airtight tea caddies.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

Confirmation of analysis

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Catechins

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