SAWA
Premium Kabusecha
Description
2024 first harvest
SAWA is a beautiful representation of Kiya san’s craftsmanship. This kabusecha has deep-green, needle-shaped leaves, indicative of the shading process that this tea undergoes prior to harvesting.
The shading of this tea leads to more developed umami characteristics accented with notes of pine and narcissus. Its complex and aromatic liquor has notes of bok choy, nori, and artichoke. This tea can be steeped multiple times, and its distinctive layers can be enjoyed throughout the day.
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2024
Origin: 100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and type: Premium Kabusecha
Organic: No
Cultivars: Yabukita, Okumidori
Conservation: 1 year unopened
Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after opening
Brewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 6g / 0.21 oz |
| Water 100ml / ~ 3.38 fl oz |
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Temperature 70C / 158F |
 | Time 40s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
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.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 20 Reviews
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LS
07/18/2024
Liza S.
United States
Exquisite
Sublime taste! Arigato
AZ
07/10/2024
Alexander Z.
United States
best kabusecha?
So far my favorite kabusecha from Ikkyu. Rich flavor without being overpowering. Definitely the best to start with.
D
03/11/2024
Daniel
United States
One of my favorites
Fruity. Sweet. Very deep green flavor.
DJ
02/26/2024
Dave J.
United Kingdom
Quality and Delicious Umami Flavour 10/10
I tried this tea (KABUSECHA) and I am a real fan of a strong umami flavour. This has one of the best I've sampled so far. Made it according to guidance on pack and it did not disappoint. In fact the tea had the flavour profile as listed on the website but I felt the umami flavour I experienced was higher than a four. I am using a lightly glazed clay kyusu so don't know if this made a difference. Absolutely love it and will be buying lots more of this tea.
JT
02/06/2024
john t.
United Kingdom
Enjoyable
I've given 5 stars as I think the price for this tea is good value for money. It has quite a nice full bodies flavour to it and although not the most complex whilst drinking, it does have a very nice deep rich aftertaste on the tongue. So well worth trying in my view.
