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Charaku Fine Japanese Tea 2026 Sayama-cha, Saitama Prefecture, Spring Harvest Tea Sencha Variety Gift Box, 4 x 50g. Naturally grown with no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. A gift box with a variety of four naturally-grown Sencha representing different tastes from the tea growing region of Sayama, in southwest Saitama Prefecture. Sayama teas are one of the five "ancient great teas" of Japan and are have long been praised for their taste. These teas feature various levels of withering and roasting, known as "ichou" teas. A great gift (we can also provide gift notes*) for an experienced Japanese tea drinker, or for someone just starting on their Japanese tea journey that wants to experience difference teas. It's also a great value to gift yourself! -Shourai Hachijyuhachiya (88th Night) Sencha: This sencha was picked on the first day of the harvest season, on the 88th day after Risshun, the traditional start of spring on the ancient Japanese calendar. It has the distinction of being served to the Emperor and Empress in 2017 and continues to be a special tea each year. -Shirahagi Sencha: A poetic name for the White Bush Clover plant. A steamed Sencha that is very lightly roasted. Sweet notes of grass and honeydew melon, with just a light astringent finish. -Fukumidori Ichou Sencha: A mild level of roasting producing grassy and floral aromatics, with sweetness and light astringency. Great through several infusions! -Musashikaori Ichou Sencha: Also mild roasting, but starting to learn towards a "Green Oolong". Good levels of sweetness, plus citrus a saline notes. Later infusions open up to umami and shibumi (astringency.) *We're happy to include a personalized note for you! Just include the desired text in the Comments section of your order. |