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It's O-Cha.com's pleasure to be able to provide you with the Tsuen blend "Otsūsan" karigane sencha, from Japan's oldest tea shop. This is probably the most popular green tea in the Tsuen tea shop in Uji Japan. A proprietary blend Yabukita breed karigane sencha. The stems from gyokuro leaves are added, giving this tea somewhat of a unique "tart", sharp taste.  A bit sweeter and greener than Tsuen's similar Musashi version. Try it today!

Package includes 100 grams.

This product is also available forautomatic monthly delivery!

The highest grade of gyokuro sold from Japan's oldest continuously operating tea shop. O-Cha.com is honored to offer this superb green tea supplied to us from the Tsuen family who have operated their teashop from same location on the banks of the Uji river since 1160.

Uji Gyokuro "Yume no Uki-hashi" is a very high quality, first-flush gyokuro, this green tea is hand picked and is a proprietary blend of "Gokou" and "Yabukita" breeds of green tea, with the "Gokou" being prominent. Gyokuro is shade grown before harvesting, giving it a greener color and sweeter taste. Once you learn to make it properly, you wil be hooked for life! Since this is a connoisseur grade of gyokuro and is not considered a beginner's green tea, make sure to read our brewing instructions as it is brewed differently than sencha.

Available in 100g packaging.

Prepare to indulge in a truly exceptional tea experience with this year's harvest of Chiran Sencha, hailing from the historic samurai town of Chiran, located at the southernmost point of Kagoshima, Japan. This special sencha is derived from the renowned Yabukita tea plant, known for producing teas with remarkable balance, robust flavor, and a wonderfully aromatic presence.

Every cup of this Chiran Sencha is a symphony of delightful aromas and flavors, offering a rich mouthfeel that is both refreshing and satisfying. Its superior aroma and taste make it a standout selection for any tea lover.

Available in convenient 100-gram packages, this Chiran Sencha is perfect for those moments when you desire a fresh, flavorful cup of tea. Treat yourself to the exquisite taste of one of Japan's finest green teas today!

From the first harvest in Uji. Kabusecha is grown in the shade for 14~20 days before harvest under 45% shade, giving it characteristics of both sencha and gyokuro. A sweeter, less grassy and more vegetal, less astringent taste than regular sencha, you can definitely taste vegetive hints of gyokuro.  It is easy to brew, not overly astringent, medium steamed, has a lovely green color, and is reasonably priced making it an all-around versatile winner of a green tea. Although it has hints of gyokuro, be sure to brew it as you would for sencha, not gyokuro.

Available in 100-gram packages.

This product is also available forautomatic monthly delivery!

Currently this product is in "shincha" form and is exactly the same product as our Sae Midori shincha.

Attention green tea aficionados! Allow us to introduce the exquisite Kagoshima Sae Midori, a first-harvest sencha that hails from the verdant southern reaches of Japan. As pioneers in the tea industry, O-Cha.com is proud to have been among the first to offer this unique variety to tea lovers worldwide. Since its introduction, Sae Midori has consistently captivated our customers.

Sae Midori is expertly cultivated from a blend of Yabukita and Asa-Tsuyu tea plants, a combination first registered in 1990. It flourishes in the warm, frost-free environment of Southern Kagoshima, producing tea leaves that yield a brilliantly emerald hue and emit a sweet, grassy aroma upon opening. This tea is a visual and sensory delight, making it a standout in any collection.

Brewing Sae Midori is straightforward, though it truly excels when steeped in a teapot designed for fukamushi-cha due to its fine, dust-like leaves. This method enhances its deep-steamed qualities for a superior tea experience.

Explore the rich, vibrant world of Kagoshima Sae Midori with our 100-gram packages—sure to become a treasured part of your tea routine. We're confident it will become a favorite!

It's O-Cha.com's pleasure to be able to provide you with the Tsuen blend "Musashi", from Japan's oldest teashop, in a 140 gram package! A proprietary blend Yabukita breed karigane sencha,the stems from gyokuro leaves are added, giving this tea a rather strong astringency with somewhat of a "tart", sharp taste. Very similar to Tsuen's Otsuusan, Musashi is less sweet with a bit more astringency for those who like a stronger tasting green tea. Try it today!

This product is also available forautomatic monthly delivery!

O-Cha.com is honored to offer gyokuro "Fujitsubo", supplied to us from the Tsuen family who operate Japan's oldest tea shop located on the banks of the Uji river. Uji Gyokuro "Fujitsubo"  is a very high quality, authentic first-flush gyokuro, this tea is a proprietary blend of Saemidori and Yabukita green tea with the Saemidori being prominent. Gyokuro is shade grown before harvesting, giving it a greener color and sweeter taste. Once you learn to make it properly, you will be hooked for life! Make sure to read our brewing instructions, as it is brewed differently than sencha.

Available in 100g packaging.

A few years back, we stumbled upon a real treasure and immediately knew we had to have it—this incredibly delicious sencha green tea. It is crafted from the tender young buds that haven't quite reached full maturity, which gives it a unique gentle sweetness and a taste that lingers beautifully after each sip. This tea, our 100% Yabukita "Mio", comes from the first flush of spring leaves, right from the Sakabe District of the Makinohara Plateau—Japan's top spot for tea thanks to its superior soil and climate.

What sets Sencha "Mio" apart is its medium steaming process, which imparts a subtle sweetness that is distinctly pleasant. It's a flavor that stays with you, perfectly balancing sweetness with a light astringency that keeps it interesting cup after cup. This Yabukita variety captures the essence of those still-maturing young buds, known as miru-me, blending their charm with an exquisite softness that makes it one of the finest green teas you can find in Shizuoka.

Mio's sibling green tea, Haruna, also grown in the same district, is harvested just a day or two later. This slight delay allows the leaves to develop a bit more, deepening the flavor but reducing that characteristic softness just a tad.

Mio is wonderfully easy to brew, though we do recommend using a teapot designed for fukuamushi-cha to get the best results. Just remember not to use water that's too hot, or steep it too long, or use too much leaf.

Here's a little tip for brewing: cool your water to about 70 degrees Celsius (160 F) and watch carefully as the tea leaves unfurl to their full extent.

Like all our loose-leaf green teas, Mio is freshly packaged in nitrogen-filled bags to ensure it reaches you in peak condition.

Each package contains 100 grams of this delightful tea, promising many cups of serene, enjoyable moments.