Japan Yame Kuma 'Sencha Yabukita' Green Tea
£7.00 £7.80
A sencha made with the traditional Yabukita cultivar providing a strong umami fresh cut grass taste with a slight toasted corn hint.
I'm very excited to offer a selection of Sencha from Yame Tea Kumaen, a regular winner of national Japanese tea competitions as well as international tea competitions. They are a family run farming going for over a century with the current tea master Masahiro Kuma being the 3rd generation in the family tea farm and the head of operation Kazumi Nakatani a 4th generation!
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Strong fresh cut grass umami notes with a toasted corn hint
Harvest: Spring, 2nd May 2026
Steamed: Light (Asamushi)
Origin: Kuma Family Tea Farm, Yame, Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
Altitude: 100m
Cultivar: Yabukita
Farmer: Masahiro Kuma
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 30%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 75°C/167°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 30-45 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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