Japan Yame Kuma 'Kabuse Sencha Kirari 31' Green Tea

A shade grown sencha produced from the newly developed Kirari 31 cultivar. It combines a unique subtle lemon aroma and taste with the usual green umami notes to brilliant effect.

I'm very excited to offer a selection of Sencha from Yame Tea Kumaen, a regular winner of national Japanese tea competitions as well as international tea competitions. They are a family run farming going for over a century with the current tea master Masahiro Kuma being the 3rd generation in the family tea farm and the head of operation Kazumi Nakatani a 4th generation!

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Subtle lemon aroma and taste couple with fresh umami notes

Harvest: Spring, 29th April 2025

Steamed: Light (Asamushi)

Origin: Kuma Family Tea Farm, Yame, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Altitude: 100m
Cultivar: Kirari 31
Farmer: Masahiro Kuma
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 30%+

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 75°C/167°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 30-45 seconds

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag