{"title":"2026 Spring Tea","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-farm-snowing-mountain-sakurabana-sencha","title":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Snowing Mountain Yame Sencha","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-farm\" title=\"Chiyonoen\"\u003eChiyonoen\u003c\/a\u003e Naturally Grow Yame Sencha \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e煎茶「桜花」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sakurabana green tea is from Yabe Village, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture.  This sencha comes from the mid-May harvest and is grown at an altitude of about 600 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea is perfect to be enjoyed both hot or cold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flavours are rich with and refreshing aroma. The tea is suitable for multiple brewing and each steep offers new and complex flavours. Brew at cooler temperatures for sweeter tea, warmer temperatures to enjoy some balanced astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis high-quality tea is produced without the use of chemical fertilisers, the farm uses a unique farming method of using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude approx 600 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g | 70°C | 60sec | 200ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the farmer: \u003c\/strong\u003eMasashi Harashima (Tea Farmer \/ Japanese Tea Instructor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasashi has received Japan's top agricultural prize, the Minister's Award, three times, Masashi is one of Japan's top farmers. He is currently teaching his son how to both cultivate and produce the highest quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In order to produce high-quality tea leaves, we place our greatest priority in ensuring that our trees are healthy. We employ a unique farming method using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers) and adjusting each step according to the specific weather conditions of the season or the year, in order to achieve the highest standards. 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His ability to judge the qualities of tea leaves and then blend the leaves in the best way, particularly for making matcha, is proven by the many awards won over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42051368091821,"sku":"","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42699921129645,"sku":"5-BOX2","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/products\/DSC_0886.jpg?v=1664901182"},{"product_id":"chasandai-sakura-sencha-with-sugared-sakura-leaves","title":"Chasandai: Shimane Sakura Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFragrant Sencha green tea from Shimane blended with  with Sugared Sakura Leaves \u0026amp; Petals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e桜煎茶\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of sencha, sugared Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) leaves and dried Sakura blossom petals from Chasandai in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. 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This tea has been released by Kurihara early so that customers can choose to enjoy it as an Ichibancha (first flush spring tea) or age it at home themselves. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 50ml | 50°C | 60sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKurihara Heritage\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest, handpicked. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe highly recommend using the spent leaves in cooking. Add them to some rice for onigiri, mix them into a salad or even just add some soy sauce and eat as a side dish with a main meal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. 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In the 90+ year old tea tasting competition held in Kyoto, he is the only winner to ever achieve a perfect score. Cultivating and processing some of Kyoto's finest teas. He is the 5th generation master farmer carrying on a tradition that dates back to the mid-19th century. 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This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara Tea's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavours the tea leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Traditional Gyokuro is shaded for three weeks before being machine harvested. 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Add them to some rice for onigiri, mix them into a salad or even just add some soy sauce and eat as a side dish with a main meal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. 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However, the period of shading is usually shorter than with Gyokuro, 10-14 days, allowing for slightly more astringency, producing a tea with a refined balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 50ml | 60°C | 60sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRe-steep multiple times at cool temperatures before raising the temperature for the last few steeps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine Harvested, Shaded for two weeks, Regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. 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This is a shaded tea or kabusecha has low bitterness and well-balanced with a refreshing and sweet flavour and mild umami. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g | 150-200ml | 70°C | 1min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e: Green Tea \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e: Makizono town, Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Koukien:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoukien Tea Garden is a small family run farm where the whole family has been producing and selling tea since their great-grandfather's generation started making tea about 60 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLocated in Makizono Town, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe small farm produces a nice variety of tea and the family manages their farm with care from harvesting to processing their own tea leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKirishima is a region that is rich with water resources such as hot springs, which also makes for delicious tea. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKirishima tea is infamous for its fragrance and sweet flavour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koukien Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"60g","offer_id":57261115048316,"sku":"61-BOX26","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0953_37d20b72-503d-4d2d-84ba-b4cd0ff4fc83.jpg?v=1752166994"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-premium-sencha-genji","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Premium Blended Sencha 'Genji'","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAward Winning Premium Sencha \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e'GENJI'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g \/ 30g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis premium Genji Sencha is Akio Kurihara's special blend created from spring harvested Saemidori and Ooiwase cultivars. 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His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":55503917678972,"sku":"18-BOX6","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":55503917711740,"sku":null,"price":7.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0808-2.jpg?v=1751383755"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-kirari-31","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Kirari 31","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSingle Cultivar 'Kirai 31' Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis single cultivar sencha was grown in one of Kurihara Tea Farms newest fields. The sencha has been processed using a regular steaming method of around 40 seconds however the delicate nature of the raw leaf has a produced a tea closer to a fukumushi, deep steamed tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFirst produced in 1994, the Kirai 31 cultivar \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas created from a cross of Sakimidori and Saemidori cultivars. The tea has positive traits such as disease control and cold resistance  as well as excellent tea quality. With the resistance to frost in mind it has been recommended to farmers at higher elevations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 200ml | 70°C | 60sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRe-steep multiple times \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirai 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":55503967158652,"sku":"58-BOX23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0822_d5112a5a-7cd2-4531-ba72-86fbdcb04d7d.jpg?v=1751385853"},{"product_id":"matsuo-chaen-tamaryokucha-irika","title":"Matsuo-chaen: Sonogi Tamaryokucha Irika","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTamaryokucha from Higashi Sonogi, Nagosaki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early picking of the youngest leaves from tea farmer Matsuo Masatoshi's tea garden, Hatsutsumi (literally \"first plucking\") is a delicate and delicious example of Higashi Sonogi Village's artisanal green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamaryokucha, literally meaning curly or coiled tea is similar to sencha in that it is a steamed green tea however, rather than the leaves being rolled into the characteristic needle shape, these have been left to dry and allowed to curl. Tamaryokucha is an fairly rare tea produced mainly in Kyushu and Saga prefectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Matsuo-chaen's matcha Shiokaze, these tea leaves have been simultaneously steamed and pan fired giving them a wonderful sweet and nutty aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5g | 200ml | 70°C | 60sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early picking first flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higashi Sonogi, Nagasaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matsuo chaen (Chayou)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the farmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chayou is currently run by the second generation tea master, Matsuo Masatoshi. In addition to being a multi-award winner of the minister's award given to winning teas at tea competition, Matsuo Masatoshi has also won the prestigious emperor's cup, chosen by the government each year from all farms across Japanese agriculture industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matsuo-chaen","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":57262112407932,"sku":"21-BOX7","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0282.jpg?v=1758106091"},{"product_id":"okutomi-tea-garden-2026-harvest-shincha-handpicked-fukumushicha-from-okutomi-masahiro","title":"Okutomi Tea Garden: 2026 Harvest Shincha | Handpicked Fukamushicha from Okutomi Masahiro","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Spring Harvest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandpicked Blended Fukamushicha from Award Winning, 15th Generation Tea Farmer, Okutomi Masahiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis is an experimental tea created by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 time Minister's Award Winning tea farmer, Masahiro Okutomi. It's rare for farmers to create fukamushi (deep steam) teas with high quality hand picked leaves as this type of processing was originally invented to improve the flavour of lower grade leaves.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: center; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e5g | 60°-70°C | 1min | 100ml-200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-steep the leaves multiple times. Gradually increase the water temperature and lessen infusion time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBlended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukamushicha - deep steam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handpicked \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the farmer: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e15th generation tea farmer, Masahiro Okutomi, is based in Sayama and one of the most respected tea farmers in Japan for both his skill in cultivation and processing. He is especially known and praised as a master of tea hand rolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":57262112178556,"sku":"2-BOX1","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0028.jpg?v=1780497812"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-snowing-mountain-fukamushi-yame-sencha","title":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Snowing Mountain Fukamushi Yame Sencha","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-farm\" title=\"Chiyonoen\"\u003eChiyonoen\u003c\/a\u003e Naturally Grow Fukamushicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e煎茶「桜花」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis deep steam sencha green tea is from Yabe Village, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture. The longer steam time of over 60 seconds softens and breaks up the leaf. When steeped fukamushicha is richer in colour, thicker bodied with less astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea is perfect to be enjoyed both hot or cold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tea is suitable for multiple brewing, each steep offering new and complex flavours. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis high-quality tea is produced without the use of chemical fertilisers, the farm uses a unique farming method of using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude approx 600 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g | 70°C | 60sec | 150ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the farmer: \u003c\/strong\u003eMasashi Harashima (Tea Farmer \/ Japanese Tea Instructor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasashi has received Japan's top agricultural prize, the Minister's Award, three times, Masashi is one of Japan's top farmers. He is currently teaching his son how to both cultivate and produce the highest quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In order to produce high-quality tea leaves, we place our greatest priority in ensuring that our trees are healthy. We employ a unique farming method using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers) and adjusting each step according to the specific weather conditions of the season or the year, in order to achieve the highest standards. Amid the crisp air in the mountains and the chirping of the birds these healthy tea leaves grow and produce premium tea brimming of sweetness and flavour.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"2026 Harvest 50g Bag","offer_id":56856195531132,"sku":"73-BOX21","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2026 Harvest 20g Sample","offer_id":56856195563900,"sku":null,"price":4.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0017_ae170be2-1de5-4df2-9375-96d34eb1c9f3.jpg?v=1781023448"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-snowing-mountain-ichibancha-yame-sencha","title":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Snowing Mountain Ichibancha Yame Sencha","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Chiyonoen\" href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-farm\"\u003eChiyonoen\u003c\/a\u003e Naturally Grow First Flush Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e煎茶「桜花」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis first flush, ichibancha spring sencha is picked in early April and is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one of Chiyoneon's first green teas of the spring season. As such the high quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e leaves produce a sencha that is both rich, fragrant and sweet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea gardens sit mid mountain in a cold climate region at an altitude of around 600m. This creates a deep and fragrant taste in the resulting teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ichibancha is suitable for multiple steepings, each steep offering new and complex flavours. We recommend starting off cooler, gradually increasing the temperatures whilst shortening infusion times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality tea is produced without the use of chemical fertilisers, the farm uses a unique farming method of using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the leaves are so small and young they can be eaten after you finish your brewing session. Mix through rice or a salad, add to soup or ass a dash of ponzu and cucumber to create a delicious side dish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude approx 600 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g | 60-70°C | 60-90s | 100-200ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the farmer: \u003c\/strong\u003eMasashi Harashima (Tea Farmer \/ Japanese Tea Instructor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasashi san has received Japan's top agricultural prize, the Minister's Award, three times, Masashi san is one of Japan's top farmers. He is currently teaching his son how to both cultivate and produce the highest quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In order to produce high-quality tea leaves, we place our greatest priority in ensuring that our trees are healthy. We employ a unique farming method using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers) and adjusting each step according to the specific weather conditions of the season or the year, in order to achieve the highest standards. Amid the crisp air in the mountains and the chirping of the birds these healthy tea leaves grow and produce premium tea brimming of sweetness and flavour.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"2026 Harvest 40g Bag","offer_id":56856216666492,"sku":"3-BOX1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2026 Harvest 20g Sample","offer_id":56856216699260,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0017_ae170be2-1de5-4df2-9375-96d34eb1c9f3.jpg?v=1781023448"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-okumidori","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Okumidori","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSingle Cultivar Okumidori Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis single cultivar sencha was grown in one of Kurihara Tea Farms newest fields. The sencha has been processed using a regular steaming method of around 40 -50 seconds however the delicate nature of the raw leaf has a produced a tea closer to a fukumushi, deep steamed tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis Okumidori sencha is known for its deep green colour and is often used for high grade sencha and match production. This tea has a refreshing taste with medium body, low astringency and pleasant vegetal notes of edamame and spinach. We recommend at least three steeps with the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g | 150-200ml | 70°C | 60-90sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRe-steep multiple times \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okumidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. 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His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":57274824458620,"sku":"64-BOX28","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0377-2.jpg?v=1786626377"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-okuhikari","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Okuhikari","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSingle Cultivar Okuhikari Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis single cultivar sencha was grown in one of Kurihara Tea Farms newest fields. The sencha has been processed using a regular steaming method of around 40 -50 seconds however the delicate nature of the raw leaf has a produced a tea closer to a fukumushi, deep steamed tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Okuhikari cultivar was registered in 1987 and is a cross between Yabukita and Chinese cultivar, Shizu Cy225. This cultivar produces a better crop yield that its parent plant Yabukita however, it requires more care and attention to avoid damage from insects and some weather conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis late budding, Okuhikari sencha is lightly sweet and refreshing with medium body and low astringency. 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In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":57274846904700,"sku":"44-BOX15","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0393.jpg?v=1786626458"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-ooiwase","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha - Ooiwase","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSingle Cultivar Ooiwase Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis single cultivar sencha was grown in one of Kurihara Tea Farms newest fields. The sencha has been processed using a regular steaming method of around 40 -50 seconds however the delicate nature of the raw leaf has a produced a tea closer to a fukumushi, deep steamed tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare Ooiwase cultivar was names after the Oi river in Shizuoka Prefecture. 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In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":57274900775292,"sku":"59-BOX24","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0400.jpg?v=1786626218"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-yame-gyokuro-shira-ore","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Yame Gyokuro Shira-ore","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGyokuro Shiraore Kukicha (Karigane)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis tea is created with the leaf stems of Kurihara Tea Garden's award willing gyokuro. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShira-ore is a Kukicha - twig tea, also known as Karigane in the Kyoto region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gyokuro shiraore has been created from a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs that have been removed during the production of Kurihara's high quality gyokuro. For this reason Shira-ore or Karigane is considered to be the highest quality kukicha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar to a gyokuro, this tea allows you to experience delicate umami flavours however as we are using the stems rather than the leaf there is more sweetness and a lovely balance of amami\/umami flavour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 200ml | 70°C | 60sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRe-steep multiple times \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":57274909884796,"sku":"66-BOX30","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0385_6664fd80-db45-4103-befb-5839214edb60.jpg?v=1786626533"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-premium-blended-sencha-kaguya","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Premium Blended Sencha 'Kaguya'","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePremium Sencha Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e'Kaguya'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sencha has been created with a blend of Saemidori and kirai 31 cultivars. It has a well balanced and rounded flavour with a full body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm wet leaf has a nutty, biscuit aroma. The infused leaves are buttery with velvety mouthfeel. The tea is sweet and fragrantly vegetal and some delicate umami notes and a hint of floral aroma to finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 150-200ml | 70°C | 60-90sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRe-steep multiple times at cooler temperatures before raising the temperature and reducing steeping time for the last few steeps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saemiori + Kirai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine Harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"50g Bag","offer_id":57274959823228,"sku":"28-BOX10","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0415.jpg?v=1786625965"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-explorer-bundle","title":"Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha Explorer Bundle","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKurihara Single Cultivar Sencha Explorer Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80g set - {20g x 4 sample bags}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDiscover the world of sencha with this explorer sample set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEach cultivar has it's own characteristics. As these sencha have all been processed in similar ways, with medium steam time and no shading, this b\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eundle allows you to explore the range of flavour expressions side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Included in the bundle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/products\/kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-okuhikari\" title=\"Single Cultivar Okuhikari from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkuhikari\u003c\/a\u003e Cultivar 20g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/products\/kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-okumidori\" title=\"Single Cultivar Okumidori Sencha from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkumidori \u003c\/a\u003eCultivar 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/products\/kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-ooiwase\" title=\"Single Cultivar Ooiwase Sencha from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOoiwase\u003c\/a\u003e Cultivar 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/products\/kurihara-tea-farm-single-cultivar-yame-sencha-kirari-31\" title=\"Single Cultivar Kirai 31 from Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirai 31\u003c\/a\u003e Cultivar 20g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe highly recommend steeping each of these cultivars at least 2-3 times. Brewing suggestions are included on each of the bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okuhikari, Ooiwase, Okumidori, Kirai 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Family run farm. Kurihara Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Kurihara Tea Farm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"20g x 4 Bundle","offer_id":57291479253372,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0471_34a98605-8da0-4a86-90eb-8ba09b80d1e6.jpg?v=1786725808"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tencha.co.uk\/collections\/2026-spring-tea.oembed?page=2","provider":"Tencha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}