Description
Yakushima Shincha
The First Harvest of the Season
The arrival of Shincha marks one of the most anticipated moments in the Japanese tea calendar.
Harvested from the first tender leaves of the season on Yakushima Island, this limited release captures the freshness and vitality that make Shincha so highly sought after. Located south of mainland Japan in Kagoshima Prefecture, Yakushima is renowned for its mist-covered mountains, abundant rainfall, and ancient cedar forests, creating a distinctive environment for tea cultivation.
The liquor is vibrant and expressive, offering notes of sweet spring greens, young vegetables, delicate umami, and a clean, refreshing finish. Its character is lively yet refined, showcasing the fleeting nature of Japan’s earliest harvest.
Available only once each year, Shincha is prized for its freshness and seasonal character, making it a favorite among collectors and enthusiasts of fine Japanese tea.
Origin: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan
Style: Shincha (First Harvest Japanese Green Tea)
Harvest: Spring 2026
Cultivation: Single Origin Loose Leaf Tea
Brewing Instructions
1 tsp
8 oz water
170 F
1 minute
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fresh spring greens, sweet grass, steamed vegetables
Flavor: Sweet greens, young spinach, delicate umami, subtle sweetness
Finish: Clean, refreshing, lingering sweetness
Body: Smooth and vibrant
