Premium 92 P.
| Character | Beautiful umami, easy-to-drink, full-bodied and deep, pleasantly sweet and flavoursome, fruity |
| Tea Garden | Small family business |
| Terroir | Takaoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan |
| Harvest | 1st harvest (Ichibancha) 2024, late April to early May |
| Cultivar | Yabukita |
| Elevation | 150-400m above sea level |
| Steaming | Short (Asamushi, 20-40 seconds) |
| Shading | 5-7 days before harvest (Jikagise) |
| Cultivation | Certified organic cultivation |
| Laboratory Tests | Radioactivity (annual test of region) and pesticides |
| Grade | 92/100 p. (Kabusecha category); Super Premium |
Small family-owned tea farm specialising in organic tea cultivation, located in idyllic Miyazaki.
This premium Kabusecha is grown in the top terroir of Takaoka and impresses with its beautifully balanced flavour profile. Despite its mild character, it possesses a deep, flavoursome umami, accompanied by a delicate sweetness and freshness. The finish reveals a gentle bitterness and a pronounced fruitiness. Overall, a palatable, full-bodied Kabusecha – as refreshing as the Miyazaki sunshine.
Fine and long needles with a strong, dark colour
Bright yellow-green
Kabuse (Japanese: 冠茶) literally means "covered" and refers to the shading of this green tea before its harvest. The Kabuse cultivation technique was developed around the same time as that of the fully-shaded Gyokuro, which, together with Matcha, is Japan's finest, most expensive green tea variety. The process for making Kabusecha is therefore very similar to Gyokuro, differing only in the length and type of shading: Kabuse tea is usually shaded for only half as long and with a greater allowance of light. Both teas are then steamed and rolled like Sencha. The leaves of the 1st harvest are typically used for Kabusecha, although a few teas are also made from the 2nd harvest.
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.
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.
The flat tea fields lie nestled between the mountains and close to the sea. Not only are the soils in Miyazaki particularly fertile, but the southern location and subtropical climate also provide plenty of sunshine, resulting in especially aromatic tea.
This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Miyazaki. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.
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2 heaped teaspoons per 100-300ml water (60°C), steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for multiple infusions.
High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.
A Banko Kyusu made from 100% violet Banko clay is ideal. This famous reduction-fired clay best brings out the flavours of Gyokuro and other shaded teas, along with their amino acids, chlorophyll, and other special compounds. Vintage Kyusus from before 1990 likely consist of 100% violet clay from the Banko region. Otherwise, a high-quality, handleless Shiboridashi, popular among Kabusecha lovers, is also suitable for bringing out the rich umami flavours.
The ideal tea caddy for this tea is one made from high-quality cherry bark (Kabazaiku Chazutsu). As a more affordable alternative, an airtight tea caddy with an inner coating is also an excellent option.
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.
Super Premium 96 P.
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100g
€169.00 / 1kg
