Name: Honyama Shizukaori Sencha
Brand: Moriuchi Chanoen

Japan

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Steep time

1–5 min

Recommended

Steeps

Recommended

Water temp

0°C

Recommended

Leaf ratio

4g / 100ml

50 ml Recommended

Brew methods

Western, Japanese, Cold brew

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Caffeine

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Tasting notes

Taste & body

Sweet

Bitter

Umami

Overview

Tip: use traditional gongfu brewing with 2g leaf in 50ml at 70-75°C for 2-3 minutes to highlight umami.

Pairings: light sushi, edamame, matcha desserts.

This relatively rare cultivar is unique to Shizuoka and is known for its bright, sweet aroma and refreshing finish. Grown in the mountains of Honyama, this tea captures this bright aroma in a sencha that feels both classic and new Producer: Moriuchi Chanoen Region: Honyama, Shizuoka Elevation: 100m Cultivar: Shizukaori Harvested: May, 2025 Picking: Handheld Machine

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