Yamanoibuki Kabusecha Hoshino, Yame | 50g

A smooth, umami-rich shaded green tea from the mountain village of Hoshino in Yame, Fukuoka.

Before harvest, the tea plants are shaded from sunlight to encourage a deeper sweetness and savoury character. Made from the uncommon Yamanoibuki cultivar, this kabusecha produces a vibrant green infusion with a full, silky body and a clean, refreshing finish.

Expect layers of buttery greens, crisp cucumber and sweet pear, lifted by a delicate floral character. Brew with cooler water to highlight its sweetness and umami, or slightly warmer water for a brighter, more vegetal cup.

Tasting notes: Buttery greens · Fresh cucumber · Sweet pear · Floral nectar

Origin: Hoshino Village, Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Tea type: Kabusecha (shaded Japanese green tea loose leaf)
Cultivar: Yamanoibuki
Net weight: 50g

BREWING GUIDE

Tea: 4g
Water: 150ml
Temperature: 70°C
Steep: 60 seconds

For the second infusion, steep at 75°C for 20 seconds. For the third, steep at 80°C for 30 seconds.

This tea is part of our limited loose-leaf test collection. Once the small batch is gone, it may not return.