MITSUMI
High-Grade Sencha
Description
2024 First Harvest
MITSUMI is a stunning example of a deep-steamed (fukamushi) sencha made by Nagayama san in Chiran. A first-harvest shincha that showcases the beauty of an early-picked tea.
Made with a blend of the Yutaka Midori and Yabukita cultivars, this sencha has a nice balance of light aromatic and vegetal characteristics. Notes of bean sprouts and watercress are accented by notes of wildflowers and kumquat peel.
This tea is a wonderful daily drink or a refreshing afternoon brew.
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from ChiranQuality and type: High-Grade Sencha Organic: No Cultivars: Yutaka-Midori, Yabukita Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 4g / 0.14 oz |
| Water160ml / ~5.41 fl oz |
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Temperature80C / 176F |
 | Time45s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
KAZUHIRO NAGAYAMA
In 1942 the first generation Eiyu Nagayama established the Nagayama tea factory, the second generation Nagayama Akira cleared up forests and expanded our fields.
After that, Akio Nagayama commited to continue improving our tea quality. And now, the 4th generation through the efforts of Nagayama Kazuhiro, we have been certfied JGAP and ISO9001. We are located in Ei-Cho at the southern tip of the Satsuma Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture, the annual average temperature is 17 ° C and the climate is mild. Our tea plant is located in a mountain above 250 meters in altitude with morning and evening fog, day and night temperature difference, wet soil and moderate solar radiation, is the ideal natural environment for tea trees.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 17 Reviews
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HG
07/16/2024
Hadas G.
Israel
Loved the taste!
It was unique, I recommend this one!
P
07/07/2024
PamO
United StatesMitsumi 2024 Shincha review
The high theanine content makes Mitsumi a go-to tea for me at work and before meditation for calm focus. For its desirable effects, good value, and nice caffeine kick, I give it 5 stars. (The flavor chart shows this to be a low caffeine tea BTW.) As for flavor, I've had mixed results, sometimes great and occasionally not so great. Have not had good luck with 2nd infusions. Still, Mitsumi will always be on my reorder list as it is great for the price. For an outstanding flavor experience, do try this producer's Competition Sencha - Mitsue.
JP
06/25/2024
Joshua P.
CanadaCold-Brewable
Summer’s coming so cold-brewed this sencha to achieve lower acidity and found it to have a subtle fruity sweetness, both in taste and aroma, and less bitter. Very refreshing for the heat with the health benefits of green tea with a hint of natural sweetness. Did not try brewing the traditional way with heat.
JP
06/25/2024
Joshua P.
CanadaCold-Brewable
Summer’s coming so cold-brewed this sencha to achieve lower acidity and found it to have a subtle fruity sweetness, both in taste and aroma, and less bitter. Very refreshing for the heat with the health benefits of green tea with a hint of natural sweetness. Did not try brewing the traditional way with heat.
SB
06/20/2024
Sylvie B.
NetherlandsVery pure taste
I really like this tea. It has a very subtle and pure taste. You can brew it several times and each time it is delicious.
