Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.5g / 100ml
275 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
This very special 2025 “shincha” or “new tea” is limited in supply and only available until the next season. The very first and best tea leaves of the season create a sencha with heightened flavour and nutritional value characteristic of these teas. This year’s flavour profile consists of an ocean salt aroma with floral notes, sweet vegetal flavour and balanced finish. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Saemidori, Tsuyuhikari, Yabukita (blend) Region: Hoshino Seicha-en, Fukuoka Prefecture 100 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C Steep: 1-1.5 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge