Yamabuki is a rare cultivar distinguished by its luminous golden leaves and remarkable depth of umami. Discovered at Shibakiri-en three generations ago, its unusual coloration may have been dismissed as an imperfection by others. Instead, it was recognized as something unique and worthy of preservation. Carefully cultivated over generations, Yamabuki remains one of Japan's most distinctive and uncommon teas, offering a rare expression of the tea plant's natural diversity.
This is a sun grown steamed green tea, selected from a single field and made is small batches.
30g
Tea Maker:
Shibakiri-en
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 80ml (2.7 oz) water.
First Infusion
70°C (160°F) · 120 seconds
Second Infusion
70°C (160°F) · 90 seconds
Third Infusion
80°C (175°F) · 40 seconds
Yamabuki is a rare cultivar distinguished by its luminous golden leaves and remarkable depth of umami. Discovered at Shibakiri-en three generations ago, its unusual coloration may have been dismissed as an imperfection by others. Instead, it was recognized as something unique and worthy of preservation. Carefully cultivated over generations, Yamabuki remains one of Japan's most distinctive and uncommon teas, offering a rare expression of the tea plant's natural diversity.
This is a sun grown steamed green tea, selected from a single field and made is small batches.
30g
Tea Maker:
Shibakiri-en
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 80ml (2.7 oz) water.
First Infusion
70°C (160°F) · 120 seconds
Second Infusion
70°C (160°F) · 90 seconds
Third Infusion
80°C (175°F) · 40 seconds
