Grown at 600 meters above sea level for enhanced nutrient absorption and flavor complexity
Certified organic and chemical-free for pure, natural taste
Subtle notes of persimmon and toasted almond for a unique flavor profile
Smooth liquor with steamed bok choy and sweet grass for a balanced experience
Small-batch production by a single farmer ensures quality and rarity
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Description 2026 first harvest
Irie-san’s decades of experience producing chemical- and pesticide-free green tea truly shows with this stunning sencha. This tea is grown at 600 meters above sea level which allows the tea leaves to absorb more nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. This pleasant and well-balanced sencha is a great everyday o
Type
Japanese green tea (Sencha)
Origin
Yame area, Japan
Altitude
600 meters above sea level
Caffeine Content
Regular
Flavor Notes
Persimmon, toasted almond, steamed bok choy, sweet grass
Form
Loose leaf
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I love all teas from Ikkyu! I love their service, efficient delivery and their products are very high quality!
Jun tea have a great flavor, soft and sweet! Tey it!
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Svetlana · April 20, 2025
great complement to "sweet" sencha
I mostly prefer more umami-heavy teas. Jun surprised me for a nuanced flavor that I could enjoy to complement having more sweet sencha variants.
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Alexander · July 10, 2024
Sweet and savory
This is a light-bodied sencha with a sweet, brothy aroma that is reminiscent of steamed vegetables. What makes the tea memorable, for me, is the taste: it's both sweet and savory, at the same time — amazing!