Kabusecha Meiryoku

Mesotes in a Cup— Where Nature Meets Humanity


Profile
Cultivar: Meiryoku
Origin: Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
Harvest: April 2025
Altitude: 400 meters

 
Tasting Notes
This Kabusecha offers a refined sweetness with a clean, natural finish. Its delicate umami is balanced by bright green freshness and a subtle astringency that enhances clarity and depth. The shading process adds a soft roundness, while preserving a refreshing purity in each sip.
 
Production Details
Steaming: Light (Asamushi style)
Roasting: Very light, to maintain the tea’s crisp, clean profile
Pesticides: Not used for over 30 years
Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer only
 
Brewing Suggestions
Water Temperature: 70°C
Tea Leaf Amount: 5g per 200ml
Steeping Time: 60 seconds for the first infusion, 30 seconds for later infusions
 
Message from the Tea Master
I’ve never been fond of Kabusecha that focuses solely on strong umami. With this tea, I set out to explore a more natural, nuanced expression of flavor. It’s a journey guided by both human passion and the untamed potential of tea plants and land. Somewhere between intention and nature lies the balance I continue to seek.