NANA
Competition organic Sencha
Description
2025 first harvest
Completing the collection of Orita san’s green teas, we are proud to present his finest organic sencha—crafted in limited quantities.
Nana is a fukamushi (deep-steamed), competition-grade sencha made exclusively from the Okumidori cultivar, harvested on the first day of spring in the traditional Japanese calendar, the so-called 88th night. Unlike her bolder sisters, Naomi and Naoko, Nana reveals a gentler side, marked by balance, sweetness, and subtle nutty undertones.
Once brewed, expect a bright green liquor that greets you with rich vegetal aromas and delicate hints of walnut and macadamia. The first sip envelops the palate with invigorating sweetness and velvety umami, followed by layers of freshly steamed greens and buttery smoothness.
The finish lingers gracefully, leaving soft floral notes and a refreshing touch of fresh-cut grass on the tongue.
For an elevated experience, enjoy this single-cultivar delicacy alongside a simple butter cookie. The pairing is so perfect, it may become your next guilty pleasure (and yes, we already know how addictive it is :)
Information
Net Weight: 100gHarvest: 2025Origin: 100% Japanese tea from ChiranQuality and type: Competition Sencha Organic: Yes JASCultivars: Okumidori Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 3-4g / 0.10 - 0.14oz |
| Water180ml / ~6 fl oz |
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Temperature70C / 158F |
 | Time30-40s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
N/A
FLORAL
N/A
VEGETAL
N/A
FRUITY
N/A
ROASTED
N/A
NUTTY
N/A
WOODY
N/A
GRASSY
N/A
NOBUO ORITA
Orita Nobuo san was 24 years-old when he inherited his family tea farm and factory from his father, in 1970. Established in 1960, Orita-en tea plantation decided to turn to organic tea already in the 1970s, but it took them 20 years of trial and errors to find the right method that would yield a satisfactory result. They received the JAS organic certification in 2000 when it was first launched.
The fields of Orita-en cover 25 ha in Chiran area. Their teas benefits from the rich soil and the mild climate of the Kagoshima peninsula. Their products are the results of both a great environment and careful work. Tea trees that grow according to organic standards and methods tend to become deficient because their metabolism is activated and requires a large amount of nutrients and trace elements. Relying on scientific data, Orita-en selects the type and quantity of nutrients necessary by performing original soil analysis and fertilisation design. Using microorganisms, they can achieve synergy with fertiliser agents and obtain a highly efficient control.
