Shincha Kunpu and Houryoku Are Available Now
Our popular Eighty-Eighth (88th) Night Shinchas, Kunpu and Houryoku are in stock. This year's Shinchas were carefully blended from high quality first flush leaves and have exceptional flavors. I think the flavors exceed those of the last several years. Shincha Kunpu:
This year's Kunpu sets the bar for Shinchas. From the first sip to the aftertaste, you will be impressed by this tea. The cup is well balanced with aroma, Umami and sweet aftertaste all in harmony. When I took a sip, I found myself naturally closing my eyes and sitting still to feel the deep natural flavor......read more about Shincha Kunpu
Shincha Houryoku:
Until I tasted Houryoku, Kunpu was the No. 1 Shincha for the year. However I needed to reconsider that position once I sipped Houryoku. From the first sip to the aftertaste, I experienced a very comfortable, mild flavor sitting in my mouth. There is a nutty flavor similar to chestnut and sticky taste like honey that lingered for a while. This aftertaste was unique in the way it covered my tongue and throat. The 2nd cup also impressed me because it was still as powerful as the first cup......read more about Shincha Houryoku
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Want to Taste Both Teas?
This year’s Shinchas are teas that a tea lover doesn’t want to miss. If you're not sure which Shincha is for you - Kunpu (light steamed) or Houryoku (deep steamed) - here's an opportunity to try both of them. We have a Shincha tasting set that includes 1oz of each of Kunpu and Houryoku. Use this set to make your decision on your next pur chase of a Shincha or to simply expand your tea experience. Click here to pre-order Shincha tasting set.
New to Shincha?
"Shin" means new, and "Cha" means tea. Shincha, often called the first flush tea, is made from the tea picked at the first harvest in the spring. The first harvest of the year, usually from April to May, produces the highest quality tea in Japan. During the winter the tea plant goes dormant and slowly pulls nutrients from the soil. The first leaves of the season are rich with these nutrients, including amino acids and catechins. These enhance the flavor and aroma of the first-harvest tea. Shin-Cha has a bright, luminescent green color, strong aroma and pronounced sweetness...Read more Coupon of the month - 20% OFF Our COLD BREW Iced Earl Grey Teabags
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