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Hashiri Shincha 2025
Sofu Pest.Free

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU
5660
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu
  • 2025
The very first Shincha of the year 2025. Grown pesticide-free on the southern Pacific island of Yakushima, Japan, from the rare gourmet Sofu cultivar. Harvested on April 14th, 2025. 80g
  • Rare and aromatic Sofu cultivar
  • Tea plants benefit from the clear air and water in one of the rainiest places in the world
Character Maritime umami, elegant, grassy-hay, highly refreshing with a lingering sweetness
Tea Farm Yakushima Tobucha farmer collective
Terroir Anbo, Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest (Ichibancha): April 14th, 2025
Cultivar Sofu
Elevation 108m above sea level
Steaming Between asamushi and chumushi (35 seconds)
Shading No shading necessary due to weather conditions
Cultivation  Cultivated without the use of pesticides 
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (annual test of region); Pesticides (05/2025)
Grade 97/100 p. (Shincha category); Super Premium
€16.90
80g

Delivery : up to 5 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
5660
€211.25 / 1kg
In stock
Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu

Tea Farm

The tea fields of the Yakushima Tobucha farmers' collective are located in Anbo, in the very eastern part of Yakushima Island. It is a region abundant with crystal-clear mountain water owing to the Anbogawa River, which originates directly in the Yakushima cedar mountains. The tea fields are located close to the ocean, allowing the fresh sea breeze to circulate through them. The teas are grown entirely without the use of artificial pesticides.

Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu

Character

Tasting Notes

The tea’s full-bodied, maritime umami and substantial depth give it a nourishing character, complemented by an elegant bitterness, a striking freshness and strength, and a menthol-fresh note typical of the Sofu cultivar. Due to the weather conditions, the 2025 harvest reveals an exceptional sweetness which, with a little imagination, is reminiscent of a string of sugar pearls in its purity and intensity. With its bold, maritime character, the Sofu captures the essence of Yakushima’s island terroir like no other, with its millennia-old, moss-covered cedar forests and an impressive arboreal and maritime flora and fauna – making this tea particularly exciting for comparative tastings. 

Leaf

Interplay of light and dark needles, smaller leaf pieces

Cup

Delicate green-yellow

Hashiri Shincha Yakushima Sofu

Shincha 2025

Shincha, which translates from Japanese as "new tea", marks the start of the tea season in Japan and is eagerly awaited every year. For the Japanese tea world, it is considered the highest quality tea of the current season and embodies the perfect freshness of Japanese green teas thanks to its extensive aroma spectrum. Only the tea buds and young leaves, the first shoots of spring, are harvested. Their wealth of valuable nutrients is decisive for the unmistakable freshness and strength that makes shincha so exceptional. Small harvest quantities and high demand make this special first harvest a highly limited, seasonal tea.

Yoshien Labortests

Laboratory Tests

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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Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation

A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 1993, Yakushima is famous for its unique primeval landscape. 90% of this subtropical island is covered by the temperate Mononoke rainforest, which hosts approximately 300,000 tourists annually, of which many come for hiking activities.

The average temperature is 19.4°C, with an approximately 6–7°C difference between day and night as a result of the high mountains. The snow-covered Mt. Miyanoura peaks at 1936m above sea level and is the highest mountain in Kyushu. Yakushima is therefore referred to as the “Alps of the Ocean”.

The island receives the highest rainfall in Japan at 4400mm per year. As a result, Yakushima not only boasts many waterways and springs, but also a large amount of fog.

Clear water, fog and significant fluctuations between day and night temperatures in this subtropical climate come together to create some of the best conditions for cultivating high-quality sencha.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced exclusively from the above-mentioned tea plantations in Yakushima and is purchased directly from the farmer.

100% pure

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2-3 heaped teaspoons (approx. 5-8g) per 100–300ml water, 55–60°C. Steep for 2 minutes.

We recommend enjoying this tea in several infusions in order to fully savour the special character of Shincha:

1. 60°C, 120 sec.

2. 65°C, 10 sec.

3. 70°C, 20 sec.

4. 70°C, 30 sec.

5. 80°C, 20 sec.

For a particularly strong infusion that brings out the full character of the Sofu cultivar, we recommend almost boiling water (90-100°C) and a brew time of 1 minute.

Packaging

High-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

To highlight the aromatic balance of umami, freshness, and delicate bitter notes, we recommend using a Banko Kyusu for this year's Shincha, which enhances the tea's character and emphasises its sweetness. Alternatively, a black Tokoname Kyusu can also be used, which has a more neutral effect on the tea.

Recommended Storage

A high-quality tea caddy made of cherry bark (solid wood, kabazaiku chazutsu) is ideal, though any airtight tea caddy with internal coating will suffice.

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.

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