{"title":"Single Cultivar Teas","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"uji-hikari-matcha","title":"Uji Hikari Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMizuba is honored to be one of the few tea companies to whom legendary matcha farmer, Tsuji-san, sells his premier, hand-harvested matcha. With immense gratitude and care, we present you the opportunity to taste his single-estate, unblended, single-cultivar Uji Hikari Matcha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUji Hikari is a fairly uncommon cultivar in Japanese tea, making this matcha a very special treat and the chance to truly taste a singular flavor. Don't wait to try this matcha made by the legendary Tsuji-san!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/205xSdtxJOk\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31059641860174,"sku":"012","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Uji_Hikari_1.webp?v=1764819703"},{"product_id":"organic-gyokuro","title":"Organic Gyokuro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA treasure for any tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econnoisseur, Mizuba's gyokuro is a sublimely sweet brew with very little astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e Crafted by one of the top producers of the region, Mizuba's gyokuro is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshade-grown for 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e in an ideal climate of clean air and water, and rich volcanic soil (known as shirasu). Part of the deep, mellow umami and \u003cspan\u003estrong concentrations of L-theanine \u003c\/span\u003ecomes from \u003cspan\u003eKagoshima's famous\u003c\/span\u003e fog, which shades the trees from any harsh morning sun and protects the leaves from freezing temperatures. Truly a tea to savor each and every sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing gyokuro is also a unique and engaging process - each successive steep brings out progressively different and distinct flavor experiences. Note the use of very low temperatures and small amounts of water. No shortchange in your cup here - albeit a small portion at first, gyokuro tea is one of the most concentrated flavor experiences you'll ever find in tea! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Gyokuro_guide.png?v=1599800520\" alt=\"Organic gyokuro from Japan Brew Guide\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e our gyokuro is fantastic for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. Three Recipes to try here\"\u003eLearn 3 different methodologies to make iced tea here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":31176007516238,"sku":"031","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44737916567864,"sku":"032","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF7324.jpg?v=1580324858"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-yabukita","title":"Organic Sencha Yabukita","description":"\u003cp\u003eFundamental to an understanding of Japanese green tea is knowing and appreciating the taste of the tea cultivar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYabukita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yabukita is considered the cornerstone flavor of Japanese tea as its taste delivers a well-balanced flavor, elegant aroma, sweetness along with umami, and pleasant astringency.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the oldest registered cultivars in Japan and most popularly grown (accounting for over 70% of Japan's tea production), Yabukita is often used as a benchmark to evaluate sencha made from other Japanese tea cultivars. While Yabukita may be common, our spring-harvested Mizuba Sencha Yabukita tea is the top of its class and a prime example of what to love about Japan’s most iconic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Yabukita_guide.png?v=1611299294\" alt=\"sencha tea brewing guide\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor our particular sencha, shade-growing the leaves for about 9 days prior to harvest results in larger, more tender, chlorophyll-concentrated tea leaves (filled with more theanine!). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6g (2tsp) Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e180ml (6oz) of 160º-175ºF water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You may also try hotter temperatures for shorter periods of time. You'll experience a range of flavors. Using the guide above will give you a sweeter cup, while the hot water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! Our producer notes that this particular tea reveals a super fresh flavor at higher temperatures while developing a more savory taste when brewed at lower temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Our sencha tea is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. 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With immense gratitude and care, we present you the opportunity to taste his single-estate, unblended, single-cultivar Gokou Matcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cBWV5uSoSOw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32797722869838,"sku":"011","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Gokou.png?v=1747859010"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-okumidori-a-cultivar-study","title":"Organic Sencha Okumidori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our single-cultivar series, meet Okumidori! This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is characterized by fragrant aromatics and fresh, yet rich umami tones. When we first tasted this tea, we felt as though we had been transported directly to the fields of Japan! This brew features bright and distinct, yet balanced umami and is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereally\u003c\/span\u003e refreshing tea. Our spring-harvested Mizuba Sencha Okumidori is the top of its class and an excellent way to dive deeper into all the flavors sencha has to showcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"sencha tea brewing guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Okumidori_guide.png?v=1624500206\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6g (2tsp) Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e180ml (6oz) of 160º-175ºF water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You may also try hotter temperatures for shorter periods of time. You'll experience a range of flavors. Using the guide above will give you a sweeter cup, while the hot water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! Our producer notes that this particular tea reveals a super fresh flavor at higher temperatures while developing a more savory taste when brewed at lower temperatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our sencha is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. Three Recipes to try here\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\"\u003eLearn 3 different methodologies to make iced tea here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39376078635086,"sku":"037","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39376078667854,"sku":"038","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/Oku2.jpg?v=1623863646"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-saemidori-a-cultivar-study","title":"Organic Sencha Saemidori","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaemidori cultivar is known for its high amino-acid content and umami with little astringency. Mizuba's loose-leaf sencha Saemidori features incredibly sweet, elegant aromatics with notes of ripe melon and bright citrus. The tea's brew is a deep yellow cream in color that results in a structured, rich, and deeply savory flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Saemidori_guide.png?v=1624500471\" alt=\"Organic Sencha Saemidori brewing guide\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6g (2tsp) Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e180ml (6oz) of 160º-175ºF water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You may also try hotter temperatures for shorter periods of time. You'll experience a range of flavors. Using the guide above will give you a sweeter cup, while the hot water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Our sencha is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. 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Okumidori’s signature harmony shines in its smooth umami without bitterness, a soft floral aroma, and a clean, lingering finish. The result is a matcha that feels both uplifting and deeply grounding. Perfect for daily rituals or quiet moments of focus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39494863224910,"sku":"106","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/New_Okumidori.png?v=1759441493"},{"product_id":"samidori-matcha","title":"Samidori Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSamidori is a signature cultivar of Uji, Japan, and its versatility is showcased by many growers because it is absolutely delicious! However, Tsuji-san’s acclaimed technical skill makes this unblended matcha soar even higher above the rest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSamidori is thick with amino acids, has exquisite balance, and is often compared to Chardonnay in the wine world. The color of this matcha will light up a room (it's so beautifully green!) Enjoy this stunning matcha as both koicha and usucha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39522282668110,"sku":"107","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Samidori.png?v=1764819732"},{"product_id":"organic-koshun-oolong","title":"Organic Koshun Japanese Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou may be familiar with the storied oolongs from Taiwan or China – but did you know you can also find Japanese oolong tea? Oolong is a relatively new style to Japan's tea industry, and when you find a quality one the experience will broaden your ideas of what oolong can be. We've had the pleasure of working with a producer in Shizuoka who has shown us just how multi-dimensional the cultivar Koshun is when made in this style. We can't wait for you to be fascinated with this flavor experience and to get to know this special niche as Japanese oolongs exemplify their own distinguished elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39727606726734,"sku":"214","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39727606693966,"sku":"213","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSC03561-2.jpg?v=1649176343"},{"product_id":"koshun-cultivar-tasting-set","title":"Koshun Tasting Set: One Cultivar as Three Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresenting a \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e special and rare opportunity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you're ready to get deep on Japanese tea, this is the perfect set to refine your understanding of a cultivar! Japanese teas, like matcha and sencha, are overarchingly made from blends of tea leaves. Producers often consider how they coax and craft certain flavor profiles of a style of tea as an expression of their art. In fact, master tea blenders, known as Chashi, are highly regarded for their skills in maintaining flavor profiles, and those profiles often become hallmarks of a particular tea brand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Mizuba, we've had the awesome opportunity to work with a producer who specializes in the cultivar Koshun. Instead of blending this cultivar, we have the rare chance to try it unblended and see how three different styles of tea highlight Koshun's personality. 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Kabusecha is a style of sencha where tea leaves are shaded prior to harvest — a process that results in deeply verdant leaves and higher levels of sweet-tasting L-theanine. You can think of this particular style as tasting halfway between sencha and gyokuro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints at its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. 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Enjoy the special fresh-from-the-field taste. We expect this tea to move fast, so don't wait!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Shincha\u003cspan\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShincha is the first \u003cem\u003eflush\u003c\/em\u003e, or brand new growth of young tea leaves after winter. \u003cbr\u003eSeeing all plants awaken after the cold months is often felt as a renewed celebration of life and its abundance – and seeing new tea sprouts emerge is no exception to bringing about celebratory feelings! People in Japan highly anticipate the tea's fresh and invigorating flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 2nd is commonly recognized as the first day of harvest. Of course, this date differs for each particular tea-producing region and the climate of the year. The Southern region has a warmer climate and therefore producers there may already start harvesting in late April, whereas the colder regions and tea manufacturers located higher up in the mountains may not start until perhaps mid-May. But traditionally, May 2nd is termed '\u003cem\u003ehachiju-hachiya\u003c\/em\u003e,' or the 88th evening after the advent of spring, and points to the most ideal timing to harvest tea (especially tea intended for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mizuba Matcha Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/matcha-green-tea\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e) in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Visit Uji, Japan and learn about the town's history!\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=06f270615\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUji, Kyoto area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter the tea bushes go into hibernation. During hibernation, the bush doesn't seem active on the surface, but it is indeed very active beneath the soil. The tea plant’s roots work hard to gather nourishment to make natural sugars and starch. The plant does this to prevent the roots from freezing during the coldest of winter. Consequently, when the winter is long and especially cold, the bush has to work harder to gather more nutrients in its roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, regions with harsh, cold winters are preferred for tea manufacturing. The reserves of nutrients accumulated over winter imbue the tea with its nourishing and delicious appeal. When the tea bush awakens from its hibernation, the starch, sugars, and nourishment it has gathered in its roots are transferred to the branches to feed the new young buds. It goes without saying that the amount of nourishment the young buds receive is highest in the Spring because the bush has had several months to accumulate beneficial nutrients. 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