Organic Sencha
Kirishima Premium

Name: Organic Sencha Kirishima
SKU: N0964BDE-bundle

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Premium organic sencha from Kagoshima, Japan. Masterful blend of the Yabukita and full-bodied southern cultivars (broad nutrient mix), mainly from Nishi Seicha, the top Makizono terroir in the tranquil mountain region of Kirishima. The ideal Sencha for daily enjoyment. 15 pyramid tea bags, 4g each.

This tea is also available in a discounted 500g pack.

Details	Masterful blend of southern cultivars for a broad nutritional value. Robust tea from a choice terroir at high elevation. Ideal for daily enjoyment. One of the 3 teas in our Green Tea Basic Set (Sencha, Gyokuro, Bancha).
Character	Balanced, finely bitter with a touch of sweetness. Mountain character, only briefly steamed.
Tea Garden	Blend from Nishi Seicha (Makizono, Kirishima) and other organic partner farms in Kagoshima
Terroir	Makizono, Kirishima, Kagoshima (prefecture), Japan
Harvest	First harvest 2025 (Ichibancha), early to mid-May
Cultivar	Yabukita, Kanayamidori, Yutakamidori, Surugawase, Native (Zairai)
Elevation	360m above sea level
Steaming	Short (asamushi, approximately 20-40 seconds)
Organic Cert.	EU certified organic, JAS organic since 2000
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (Region 09/2024) and plant protection products
Grade	93/100 p. (sencha category), Premium

Tea farmer Kenji Tofuku (東福健治), is the second generation manager of this well-reputed small tea farm in the choice terroir of Makizono. Together with his father and son, Mr. Tofuku specialises in the production of premium organic sencha. The farm boasts an impressively diverse range of southern cultivars from which Mr. Tofuku produces exceptional blends of tea.

Mountain sencha with a well-rounded taste, from the choice terroir of Makizono in Kirishima. The high elevation in the idyllic Kirishima mountains lends this tea a pleasant taste full of character that is mild and subtly sweet. The leaves of the southern cultivars in this blend yield a full-bodied taste as a result of the superb growing conditions of the terroir, as well as the brief steaming of the leaves themselves. This blend consists of tea from Nishi Seicha (over 50%) as well as other organic partner farms in Kagoshima.

Sencha is by far the most commonly cultivated and consumed green tea in Japan and constitutes the backbone of Japanese tea traditions. The leaves are typically steamed for 10-60 seconds, dried with hot air, churned, and via a multi-staged process rolled into flat needles. The flavour profile of sencha is very diverse and varies between sweet, fresh and grassy to robustly bitter. The region of cultivation as well as quality of the tea play a significant role in determining flavour.

Cultivation & Processing

Beautiful mountain fields at 670m elevation in the top growing region of Kirishima near Mt. Karakuni (1,700m). Kirishima is named for its fog (霧 "kiri"), which reduces UV light and naturally shades the tea plants, thus promoting the production of an umami flavour (natural kabuse).

Few tea farms exist in this idyllic region, making it an ideal location for organic cultivation. With fewer farms nearby, the risk of contamination from pesticide drift is reduced. The tea field has been certified organic since 2006 and consists of an easily monitored and managed 16ha of land.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Makizono. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

PL-EKO-01
Nicht-EU-Landwirtschaft

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp per 100-300ml (60°C) water. Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination. The tea is vacuum packaged according to the highest standards in Japan, with a small quantity of nitrogen added to the package to protect against oxidation.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for sencha is a red tokoname kyusu with a fine ceramic sieve, which can best bring out the taste of sencha. Alternatively, a black tokoname kyusu can be used, which is a good all-rounder for preparing green teas.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

Sunday Natural

Our philosophy

For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using a variety of plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster vitality and good health.

With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.

Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity, with a focus on organic and natural ingredients.

We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels and down to every last detail.

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Character

SENCHA