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Ihachinouen Kabusecha

From the hillsides of Shizuoka,IhachinouenKabusecha from our organic farm: first-picked, grown under shade for 14 daysOkumidori– a fresh sencha experience with umami reminiscent of gyokuro, with a clean, sweet finish.

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Ihachinouen Kabusecha (Shizuoka) — first harvest, 14 days of shading • Okumidori

The kabusecha of Ihachinouen Tea Garden, located on the hillsides of Aoi District, overlooking the Abe River at an altitude of around 450m, combines the fresh sencha experience with the round umami reminiscent of gyokuro.
It is made from the first spring harvest of the plantation, which is cared for with organic fertilization and without pesticides or artificial fertilizers, after 14 days of shading — this way the sip will be silky sweet and pure.

Balázs met the manager of the tea garden, the tea grower, in 2024. He works alone in the entire area. He is a member of the young generation of tea growers, and it is a pleasure to see this tradition being passed down.
You can find several of his teas in our tea shop. Wakocha, sencha and even genmaicha, for which he also produces and roasts the rice himself.

100 gram package, packaged in Japan, stored refrigerated.

Origin & processing

  • Region: Ushizuma, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City (Honyama region).
  • Producer: Ihachinouen (Ihachi Farm), a family farm with over 100 years of history.
  • Raw material: 2025 ichibancha (first picking), Okumidori tea plant variety.
  • Shading: 14 days (with kanreisha netting), during the pre-harvest period.
  • Style: semi-shaded green tea ( kabusecha ) — sencha freshness + gyokuro umami.

Flavor profile

  • Aroma: fresh spring greens, steamed spinach, light hazelnut-nutty nuance.
  • Taste: round, umami, low bitterness; sweetish algae-mineral line, green spiciness.
  • Finish: long, clean, coolly sweet sensation, with a delicate silkiness.

Recommended preparation

Japanese (kyusu) with kanna or hohin

  • 5 g tea / 200 ml soft water
  • 1st pour: 70–75 °C, 60–90 sec.
  • 2nd pour: 15–20 seconds (slightly warmer water); 3rd pour: 45–60 seconds

Western method

  • 3g tea / 250ml
  • 75–80 °C, 90–120 sec.
  • Second pour: +30–40 sec.

Cold brew / cold soak

  • 8–10 g tea / 1 liter
  • Refrigerate for 6–8 hours
  • Result: a crystal clear, sweet-umami cup with minimal bitterness.

Packaging & information

  • Cultivar: Okumidori
  • Pick: 2025 ichibancha
  • Recommendation: soft, low-mineral water; fine-mesh filter for full leaf opening.

Note: The proportions are a guideline; you may want to adjust according to water, equipment, and taste. For shaded teas, too high a temperature can intensify the bitterness — it’s a good idea to start in the 70–75 °C range.

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