Shade-grown Uji tea plants: Reduces bitterness and increases sweetness for a milder taste
Gyokuro and sencha blend: Offers both delicate umami and robust body in one tea
L-theanine content: Enhances calming and focus benefits
Loose leaf format: Allows for customizable brewing and freshness
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Shelf-shaded for around two weeks, this Samidori kabusecha from Uji combines the sweetness and umami of a gyokuro with the body and structure of a sencha. Shading the tea plants from the sun causes them to produce fewer bitter-tasting catechins and instead make more sweet and savoury amino acids such as L-theanine.
Producer: Yoshida Meich
Type
Samidori kabusecha (Uji green tea blend)
Origin
Uji, Japan
Shading
Sun-shaded for approximately two weeks
Dietary Preferences
Vegan, Vegetarian
Input Type
Loose leaf
Allergen Information
None provided
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Definitely recommended!
I love this. Following the brewing instructions on the bag, the tea is deep, sweet, full bodied, fresh. I will be buying more of this.
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Ken · August 16, 2026
Marvelous!
I have gone back and forth between the umami notes of a gyokuro and the sweetness of a sencha. This kabusecha with its happy combination of both characteristics has become my go-to tea on weekday afternoons. Thanks to the team at Tezumi for introducing me to it!
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J · August 10, 2026
Incredible!
My go to tea for special occasions. One of my favorites.