Kyushu Kabusecha Japanese Green Tea

With a complex flavour profile, this shaded sencha balances vegetal notes such as edamame and spinach against chestnut and peach sweetness.

The Kirari 31 tea cultivar is famous for its aromatic and umami profile, and kirari refers to a bright flash of light, with 31 being a play on words: 3 (san) referencing the sun, and 1 referencing ippai, meaning fullness or abundance.

The tea leaves are shaded before harvest, leading to a higher proportion of amino acids in the tea and a sweeter, more umami flavour.

100% Camellia Sinensis

50g packaged in a food-safe, recyclable tin.

About the teamaker

Our Kabusecha is made by Akihito Takaki in Hoshino, near Yame in southern Japan. Hoshino is a historic tea-growing region surrounded by hills and forests, the area is known for producing some of Japan's finest green tea. The region's misty climate, and fertile soils create ideal conditions for cultivating rich, flavourful teas.

Brewing guide

3g of tea leaves per 200ml

Brew with filtered water at around 65°C for 3-4 minutes.

Can be infused twice or more.