Organic Kirishima Sencha
Tea Bags

Name: Organic Sencha Kirishima Tea bags
SKU: N3013BDE
Price: 10.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Premium 93 P.

SKU

N3013BDE

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.

Character	Balanced, delicate bitterness with a hint of sweetness. Mountain character, only briefly steamed.
Tea Garden	Blend from Nishi Seicha (Makizono, Kirishima) and other organic partner farms in Kagoshima
Tea Garden	Small, well-reputed tea farm. Family-owned business in its second generation
Terroir	First harvest 2024 (Ichibancha), early to mid-May
Cultivar	Yabukita, Kanayamidori, Yutakamidori, Surugawase, Native (Zairai)
Elevation	360m above sea level
Steaming	Short (Asamushi, approx. 20-40 seconds)
Shading	None
Organic Certification	EU certified organic, JAS organic since 2000
Laboratory Tests	Radioactivity (Region 09/2024) and plant protection products
Special Features	Masterful blend of select cultivars delivering a rich mix of nutrients and bold flavour, thanks to premium terroir at high altitude. Ideal for daily enjoyment, this tea is one of the three essentials in our classic green tea set (Sencha, Gyokuro, Bancha). Packaged in large-volume tea bags, containing 4g of premium loose-leaf tea for full-bodied flavour and multiple infusions.
Grade	93/100 p. (sencha category); Premium

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Nishi Seicha is one of the largest and most renowned family-run farms in southern Kyushu. Nestled in the lush forested hills of Makizono, Kirishima, the fields benefit from plenty of morning dew and an ideal climate for growing tea. Organic green teas of outstanding quality thrive on the fertile volcanic soil under the careful guidance of tea legend Toshimi Nishi - so it is no surprise that his reputation extends far beyond the region. So much so that tea farmers hundreds of kilometres away consider Mr. Nishi as their role model.

After the tragic and sudden passing of his father, he had to assume full responsibility for the expansive farm overnight, which at the time was also burdened by significant debt. Where others would have given up, Mr. Nishi worked tirelessly to rebuild and grow the farm into one of Japan's largest and best tea farms. The exceptional quality of his teas reflects both his unrivalled expertise and his unwavering commitment to the land, complemented by the use of state-of-the-art machinery to process and monitor every step of the tea production.

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 (>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 rolled into flat needles via a multi-staged process. 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 production play a significant role in determining flavour.

Cultivation & Processing

Location, Cultivation, Processing

The fields of Nishi Seicha are located in the prime Makizono terroir in a sheltered valley at around 360 metres above sea level between the picturesque mountains of Kirishima in Kagoshima, Japan's southernmost prefecture. The combination of mild, subtropical climate of Kagoshima and the cooler mountain region of Makizono creates a perfect setting for growing the finest green teas. The dark Koruboku/Andosol soil is rich in humus, and nutrient-dense volcanic ash.

Origin

This tea is a blend from the above-mentioned tea field in Makizono (>50%) as well as from other organic partner farms in Kagoshima, sourced directly from the tea farm.

Organic Certification

PL-EKO-01
Nicht-EU-Landwirtschaft

Preparation

Brewing Guide

Allow the tea bags to steep for approximately 2 minutes in 100-300ml of (60°C) water. For a full-bodied tea, gently swirl the cup for the last 20 seconds.

Note: The tea bag does not need to be removed after steeping, as the flavour will remain balanced even after a long steeping time. Each tea bag can be used multiple times. Reuse according to personal preference.

Packaging

Packaged for us by the farmer in high quality, airtight, resealable zipper pouches.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal cup for preparing tea with our tea bags is a large Japanese clay teacup (Yunomi) with a volume of 250-300ml.

Recommended Storage

A high-quality tea caddy made of cherry bark (solid wood, kabazaiku chazutsu) is ideal. Alternatively, a cheaper, internally coated, airtight tea caddy can suffice.

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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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Organic Kirishima Sencha Tea Bags

Tea Farm

Character

Sencha