KIYA SAN'S HATSU SHINCHA
Premium Sencha
Description
2025 first harvest
An exclusive and limited edition, this extraordinary 2025 shincha harvested at the end of April is a single-cultivar Yame sencha selected by Tea master Kiya san, and is the first tea that he releases this year. Kiya san carefully roasted the new leaves to bring out the unmistakable freshness of the first tea of the year.
We love its gentle sweetness, candy-like aroma when we open the bag, its deep green color, and we find it easy to drink no matter how many times you brew it.
Made with sae midori cultivar, this is a perfectly well-balanced jewel that should be prepared with just as much care as a gyokuro. A precious treasure showcasing the talent of Yame tea farmers.
For the second brew, Kiya san recommends the following brewing steps: 15 seconds at 60C.
For the third brew: 10 seconds at 80C.
Information
Net Weight: 90gHarvest: 2025Origin: 100% Japanese tea from YameQuality and type: Premium Sencha Organic: No Cultivars: Saemidori Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 8g / 0.28 oz |
| Water100ml / ~ 3.38 fl oz |
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Temperature60C / 140F |
 | Time40s |
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KIYA YASUHIKO
Kiya Yasuhiko the Third (heir and third owner of Kiya-horyouen) is a certified Japanese Tea Appraiser (out of a total of 39 in Japan). He works to spread new ideas and concepts about Japanese tea and promote Yame tea, gyokuro and tea culture in general.
We are honored to propose Kiya san’s incredible teas and be able to collaborate together on new ways to enjoy green tea by going beyond the traditional approach. Kiya san has developed exclusive teas for IKKYU. His deep and unique knowledge of tea along with the quality of Kiya san’s products will lift you to the highest levels of Japanese green tea.
