Product details
Tea farmer: Yoshio Moriuchi
Net weight: 30g/1oz
Place of origin: Shizuoka
Mountain elevation: 120m
Cultivar: Yama-no-ibuki (山の息吹）
Plucking: Hand-picked
Production: Light steamed
About this item
Mr. Yoshio Moriuchi is a tea farmer whose family has been making tea since the Edo period, around 400 years ago.
By utilizing steep mountain slopes, he is a true expert at bringing out the best qualities of each tea variety.
He oversees every step of production, from cultivation to final processing, with a strong focus on aroma.
This premium tea, “Yama-no-Ibuki,” is a sencha with a fresh and clean taste, like a breeze flowing through young green leaves.
Rich umami and gentle sweetness unfold smoothly on the palate. Crafted with proven skill, this tea preserves the natural aroma and flavor of the leaves to their fullest.
Enjoy its refreshing, mountain-like fragrance and bold, satisfying taste.
ISSEN -Single Origin Selection
The ISSEN Selection features premium teas made by mountain tea farmers in Shizuoka, a region with mountains such as Mt. Fuji to the north and the sea to the south.
Cool mornings and evenings, along with limited sunlight, help create fragrant, high-quality mountain-grown teas.
These teas are produced in small quantities and are rarely available.
We invite you to enjoy and compare the delicate flavors of these special teas.
How to serve for 2 cups
- Allow the boiled water to cool to 60–70°C (140–158°F).
- Place 5 g (0.17oz) of tea leaves into a kyusu teapot and add 60 ml (2oz) of the water from Step 1.
- Steep for 1 minute, then pour evenly into cups, making sure to pour out every last drop.