Premium Shincha Gyokuro Saemidori

Shincha is the tea that opens the plucking season in Japan, and it is also called first flush spring green. It is the tea that Japanese are willing to queue for in front of the shops. It is harvested mid April and usually reaches Europe in the middle of May. It is only sold for a couple of months, since it is not stored like other teas. It is only slightly dried and boasts a very fresh aroma and stronger taste. Winter is the period of rest for tea bushes, when they accumulate nutrients that pass into the new born leaves and buds in the spring.   In our teashop CHA we try to select teas from the best tea estates every year. This year we opted for fully shaded (Gyokuro) tea in Shincha quality, harvested during the first days of the early picking. Home of this tea is Kirishima in the prefecture of Kagoshima in the south of Japan. It is made from high quality cultivar saemidori and has a real "umami" flavour.
In Japan it's said if you drink Shincha on 88th Day after the Spring equinox you will stay healthy all year.

Tea is packed in attractive 50g bags. YEAR 2025

Tip: Shincha teas are particularly well-suited for refreshing cold infusions and the preparation and enjoyment as delicious ice tea. For cold infusions, we recommend an infusion period of 20-30 minutes in water of room temperature with a double dosage of the used tea leaves. Served on ice an unparalleled relish especially on hot days!