Japan Yame Kuma 'Sencha Fukamushi' Green Tea
About this Product
A lovely deep steamed sencha made from a blend of Yabukita and Okuyutaka. Possessing a brilliant smooth taste combining floral and gentle umami tones.
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
- Lovely florals with a gentle umami
Harvest: Spring, May 2025
Steamed: Deep (Fukamushi)
Origin: Kuma Family Tea Farm, Yame, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Altitude: 100m
Cultivar: Yabukita and Okuyutaka
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
Pricing & Formats
| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| 25g / 0.88oz | £5.40 |
| 50g / 1.76oz | £9.00 |
| 100g / 3.5oz | £17.10 |
| 250g / 8.8oz | £40.50 |
