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Uji Shincha Kirameki
We're excited to offer the exclusive Uji Shincha Kirameki from the historic Tsuen Tea Shop, Japan’s oldest teashop, nestled on the scenic banks of the Uji River for over 860 years. Unlike our other teas, the Kirameki is a once-a-year treat during shincha season, and once it’s gone, you’ll have to wait until next year to get more. After shincha season, Tsuen Tea introduces a similar, yet not identical, blend called Ujibashi San no Ma, but there’s something truly special about the Kirameki.
Crafted from select 100% Uji-grown Yabukita leaves from the first harvest, this lightly steamed sencha (asamushi) captivates with its fresh, grassy aroma and elegant flavor. Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the finest Japanese green teas available.
Snag your 100-gram package now and savor the unique delights of shincha season!
Customer reviews
- Laurie E. MillerMay 18, 2021, 22:37I ordered some in early May 2021 and it is superb. With an asamushi like this, I tend to go hunting for the most delicate notes to find what is there. This one has notes I did not think were possible in a steamed green, like a fantasy of drinking a cloud that brings spring rain. I'm brewing at ~140F with very short infusions to find that.
- Robert McKeeMay 17, 2019, 01:26Unique taste. There seems more nuance than most senchas I’ve had, dry tea smells amazing, pleasant aftertaste. I think it’s the astringency that leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Nothing negative, but lots of little positives. So, 5-stars.
Light steamed (doesn’t stop up pouring), clear cup.
Note: OCHA web says 160F, and the tea container says 176F. I brewed at 176 for 1.5 minutes, and wished I’d went longer (could be my water). Second brew 30s had more color,, but I liked the first brew better.O-Cha.com Japanese Green Tea & MatchaMay 17, 2019, 13:40There are multiple ways to brew it, you can brew it hotter for shorter time, you can brew it lower temp for longer time, etc. - Joni KettunenJun 5, 2017, 16:14Very gentle taste with multiple nyances in it. Taste isn't strong but rather contains a lots of small pleasant variatons in it. Like half dozen elves singing in a choir.
- CoryMay 23, 2017, 10:56Available only once a year, Kirameki is a real treat. I give it four stars instead of five only because it's incredibly sensitive to brewing time; you'll have to play with it a bit to discover what you like. The 90 seconds suggested here is a little long for my tastes; I usually give it about 60–70 seconds for the first infusion and a little less after that.
- Loose Leaf
- Ease of BrewingSomewhat Difficult - May take some practice to get it perfect.
- Net Weight100 g / 3.52 oz
- Growing Region100% Uji
- Year2024
- HarvestFirst and/or Shincha
- BreedYabukita
- ShadingFull Sun
- SteamingLight
- ColorYellow-Green
- AromaMedium
- TasteGrassy
- AstringencyMedium-Strong
- ClarityClear
- First infusions per Pkg22
- OrganicNo
- Leaf (dry weight grams) to Water (1 fl oz / 30 ml) Ratio (recommended)1.0 g to 1 oz/30 ml
- Brew Temp (℃/℉ - recommended )71℃ (160℉)
- Brew Time (Seconds)90
- NotesSupplied to us from Japan's oldest tea shop.
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