Shincha Sencha Ukifune by Ocha no Kanbayashi – 50g
Shincha sencha Ukifune by Ocha no Kanbayashi is a tea from the first spring harvest, smooth, sweet and delicate, inspired by Princess Ukifune from the Genji Monogatari. Available in limited quantity.
€ 21,00 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: Ukifune (浮舟, floating boat )
Origin: Japan (Uji, Kyoto)
Producer: Ocha no Kanbayashi
Package: 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.
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Description
The literary inspiration of Uji
Shincha (新茶), literally “new tea”, is a special tea made using only the young leaves just sprouted from the first spring harvest, the freshest and most prized of the year. Available in limited quantity, the shincha sencha “Ukifune” (浮舟) takes its name from a princess in the Genji Monogatari. This novel is the literary masterpiece of the Heian period.
Ukifune, literally “floating boat”, is a heroine with a tragic destiny. Her story unfolds in Uji, the cradle of Japanese tea. This shincha is smooth, sweet and delicate. It’s also rich in umami and freshness, with dark green, needle-shaped leaves. It’s a tribute to her story and timeless elegance.
FAQ
What is shincha?
Shincha (新茶) is the tea from the first spring harvest, made using only the young leaves just sprouted. This makes it the freshest and most prized of the year.
Why is shincha sencha Ukifune so special?
Because it’s produced by Ocha no Kanbayashi, one of the oldest and most renowned tea companies in Uji. It’s made with the highest quality leaves that release a smooth, sweet and delicate flavor, inspired by Princess Ukifune from the Genji Monogatari.
How do you prepare shincha sencha Ukifune?
Use 4g of leaves for 200ml of water at 70°C and let it steep for 1-1.5 minutes for a perfect tea.
