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Yabukita Sencha

Classic sencha from the Yame region with the clean, fresh character of the Yabukita tea plant variety: fresh green aromas, reliable umami, a polite and long-purifying, sweet-mineral finish.
Outstanding sencha.

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Kumaen Yabukita Sencha - Yame, Fukuoka

Yabukita is Japan's iconic sencha tea plant variety: pure, fresh and balanced. Carefully crafted by the Kumaen family, this batch delivers fresh green aromas, reliable umami and an elegant, lively finish - a 'classic' Japanese sencha that's good to return to.

100 gram package, packaged in Japan, refrigerated.

Origin & producer

Producer: Kumaen – multi-generational Yamei tea farm
Cultivar: Yabukita (balanced umami-freshness, bright green character)
Region: Yame, Fukuoka – foggy dawns, large daily temperature fluctuations, clean, sweet tones
Processing: careful steaming (asamushi–chūmushi depending on the batch), precise twisting and drying

Taste and aroma profile

Aroma: fresh grass and steamed greens, nori/kombu, raw almonds, a hint of citrus zest
Taste: clean, vibrant umami; green pea-spinach sweetness with a delicate fresh acidity; slight white pepperiness
Body & finish: medium body, silky mouthfeel; long, refreshing, sweet-mineral aftertaste
Bitterness/astringency: low–medium; easily controlled with temperature

When do we recommend it?

For daytime focus, a break between work, an afternoon “green refresh.” Yabukita is the reliable, classic face of everyday sencha – clean, disciplined, yet friendly.

Preparation instructions

Asian (kyusu) method

Equipment: Japanese jug (kyusu) 120–200 ml
Tea: 5–6 g
Water: 70–75 °C (soft water recommended)
1st pour: 60–80 sec.
2nd–3rd pour: 20–40 seconds; gradually increase later
Tip: At 70 °C it becomes creamier and more umami; at 75 °C it becomes more vibrant, greener and more characteristic.

Western method

Equipment: 300–350 ml cup or jug with strainer
Tea: 3–4 g
Water: 75–80 °C
Soaking: 1:30–2:00 minutes; 1–2 shorter infusions can be made from the same batch

Cold brew

Ratio: 8–10 g/liter
Time: 6–8 hours in the refrigerator
Result: a silky, very low bitterness, sweet-umami drink with fresh green and delicate citrus nuances

Tips & Pairing

Water: low TDS (≈20–80 ppm) enhances clarity and umami
Food pairing: onigiri, lightly salted rice crackers, fresh goat cheese, white fish; citrus desserts
Storage: Protected from light and odors, airtight; recommended to keep refrigerated after opening

Personal contact

Our teas don't come from wholesale warehouses or unknown sources. We travel to the small producers we source from – whether it's a Japanese family tea garden, a Chinese mountain village or an oolong maker in Taiwan.

Stories

We meet them in person, learn their story, see how they care for their plants, and how they process the fresh leaves.
These experiences are the soul of our teas. This way, not only is the quality guaranteed, but also the fact that behind each cup there is a real person, a real story.

Direct

This direct relationship is valuable to us. Not only because of the excellent tea, but because we believe that trust, respect and personal presence are what make the tea drinking experience truly special.

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