Handpicked and skillfully processed by tea masters for superior quality
Harvested 88 nights after Japanese lunar new year for optimal freshness
Distinctive cherry blossom and sweet vanilla notes for a unique taste experience
100% Okumidori cultivar with deep green color and rich umami flavor
Certified vegan, paleo, keto, and kosher to suit diverse dietary needs
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Tasting Notes:
This fine Japanese shincha (first-flush tea) is poetically harvested 88 nights after the Japanese Lunar New Year. The special care with which this tea is cultivated, hand-picked, and skillfully processed by tea masters is second to none. Also known as Hachijyu-Hachiya, this 100% Okumidori cultivar (meaning "Deep Green") has
Type
Japanese shincha (first flush) spring green tea
Origin
Kagoshima, Kyushu Island, Japan
Cultivar
100% Okumidori (Hachijyu Hachiya)
Flavor Notes
Cherry blossom, sweet vanilla, cured hay, umami
Caffeine Content
Medium
Certifications
Vegan, paleo, keto, kosher
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This tea is ridiculously good. So fresh, and the umami deliciousness is off the charts. Just bummed i have to wait for next year for moreðŸ˜
Peter · September 15, 2025
I think this tea taste like dirty grass. I have a first cut tea from another company and it is my favorite. I was so excited and dumped my cup after 5 drinks. I couldn't do it. BUT... The Tea Spot has soooo many amazing teas! This just isn't one for me.