Sencha Tsuyuhikari

The Cleanest Tea Yet
 
Profile
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
Origin: Kawane, Shizuoka, Japan
Harvest: May 2025
Altitude: 630 meters
 
Tasting Notes
A remarkably clear and refreshing cup with a sharp, clean finish. Delicate yet vivid, this tea offers a purity that reflects both the land and the minimal intervention in its cultivation.
 
Production Details
Steaming: Light (Asamushi style)
Roasting: Very light, to preserve the tea’s crisp character
Pesticides: Not used for over 30 years
Fertilizer: No fertilizers; only natural compost to nourish the soil
 
Brewing Suggestions
Water Temperature: 70°C
Leaf Amount: 5g per 200ml
Steeping Time: 60 seconds for the first infusion, 30 seconds for subsequent infusions
 
Message from the Tea Master
Starting with the 2024 batch, we shifted our approach to embrace a more pure and minimal style — reducing both umami and roast. It’s as if a slow-simmered vegetable broth was transformed into a bright, ingredient-driven salad. Tsuyuhikari now expresses itself with crystalline clarity and honest character.