Ocha no Kanbayashi Shincha Sencha Ryokufu – 50g
Ocha no Kanbayashi Ryokufu shincha sencha is a first spring harvest tea, with a fresh, umami flavor and floral aroma. Available in limited quantities, it is the perfect gift for tea lovers.
€ 32,00 VAT included
To best enjoy this tea:
- Quantity: 4g of leaves per 200ml of water.
- Temperature: 70°C.
- Steeping time: 1-1.5 minutes.
Type: shincha sencha
Name: Ryokufu (緑風, green breeze )
Origin: Japan (Uji, Kyoto)
Producer: Ocha no Kanbayashi
Packaging: 50g
Availability: limited quantity
The Kanbayashi family, originally from a powerful clan in the Ayabe region, moved to Uji in 1558 (Eiroku era) and has since served both the imperial court and the shogunate, becoming official tea masters during the Edo period. Today, led by Teruyo Kanbayashi-san, the company continues to honor its ancestral legacy, combining traditional and modern techniques to preserve the essence of tea, its taste, color and aroma.
The Uji area, with its unique climate and terroir, is the ideal place for tea cultivation. Here, the monk Myōe began cultivating tea about 800 years ago, and since then Uji has become synonymous with the highest quality tea. Ocha no Kanbayashi selects premium leaves from each field, highlighting the unique characteristics of each area, to create exceptional teas.
Additional information
Description
The green breeze of Uji
Shincha (新茶), literally “new tea”, is a special tea created using only the young, freshly sprouted leaves of the first spring harvest. It is the freshest and most prized of the year.
Available in limited quantities, the “Ryokufu” (緑風) shincha sencha, whose name means “green breeze”, perfectly describes the vegetal freshness of this high-level tea. Its beautiful emerald needle-like leaves release a floral aroma.
Furthermore, they are delicately sweet and umami, making it an exceptional tea.
FAQ
What is shincha?
Shincha (新茶) is the tea from the first spring harvest. It is created using only the young, freshly sprouted leaves, making it the freshest and most prized of the year.
Why is Ryokufu shincha sencha so special?
Because it is produced by Ocha no Kanbayashi, one of the oldest and most renowned tea companies in Uji. Additionally, it is made with top-quality leaves that release a floral aroma and a sweet, umami flavor.
How do you prepare Ryokufu shincha sencha?
Use 4g of leaves for 200ml of water at 70°C and let it steep for 1-1.5 minutes for a perfect tea.
