First harvest sencha blend delivers unmatched freshness and aroma for a premium tea experience
High umami content ensures a sweet, non-bitter taste for enjoyable sipping
Robust steaming process enhances the tea's distinctive, mouthwatering scent
Versatile brewing options reveal a full-bodied, fruity profile at different temperatures
Light green liquor with assertive, long-lasting mouthfeel for a refined cup
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Description 2026 first harvest
A blend of Yabukita and Sae-Midori cultivars, this exceptional first-flush sencha from Yame is a extraordinarily sweet delicacy with no bitterness. Thanks to high levels of umami, you will enjoy the full-bodied mouthfeel of its light-green colored liquor, as well as delicious and refreshing fragrance.
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Cultivars
Yabukita and Sae Midori
Harvest
First flush
Steaming
Robust steamed (not deep steamed)
Infusion Temperature
80°C for 30-60 seconds or 60°C for 60 seconds
Color
Light green liquor
Input Type
Loose leaf
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4.9
12 ratings
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Bliss in a teacup
Delicate, beautiful, worth every penny. An exciting find. I've tried 37 Ikkyu teas and Yana is one of my eleven superstar favorites.
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Pam · August 4, 2024
Yana
Everytime I drink this tea I get a sense of relaxation. The taste is fantastic. I will keep purchasing various teas from Ikkyu. Lovely tea!
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Aaron · June 17, 2024
Exceptional
I've not had the '24, but the '23 is a wonderful tea. Bright, full of flavor, floral, with an earthy, almost mineral side. Exceptional.