Yoshi - A Japanese Kamairicha Green Tea
An organic Kamairicha with hints of edamame, cooked spinach, and toasted almond accented by subtle notes of white sesame seed and persimmon.
YOSHI is a stunning, gold-hued tea made by Sekiya san in Miyazaki. This pan-fried tea has a full mouthfeel with a lingering sweetness and a subtle bitterness. Notes of edamame, cooked spinach, and toasted almond are accented by subtle notes of toasted white sesame seed and persimmon. The tea will develop more complexity and sweetness over many steeps.
Its processing method -that only a handful of experts still master- has for result that this tea will remind you of oolong tea, even though it still possesses all the health benefits of green tea. This is especially true for its antioxidant and amino acids levels. Easily and quickly brewed (60 seconds, 80°C).
Arrives in traditional Washi wrapping.
First flush (shincha 2023)
From Miyazaki, this organic kamairicha made from tamaryokucha is rare. Refreshing, there is almost no bitterness to taste. Its low-key umami and low caffein levels make it possible to enjoy this tea all day long.
Kamairicha is a rare green tea: it accounts for only 2% of all Japanese tea production and is a specialty of Kyushu. Following a centuries-old tradition, this delicacy is made by pan-frying tea leaves in an iron vessel at 300-450°C.
The result is a yellow-green, refreshing, smooth tea with a mildly roasted and rich flavor, with no astringency. Kamairi cha is also known as the “Chinese green tea” in Japan, as the process used to make it was first developed in China. Originally a specialty of Saga prefecture where only a handful factories remain, kamairicha is now also found in a few tea farms in Miyazaki prefecture.
Brewing (Japanese Method)
Tea for 2
10g / 0.35 oz
Water
180ml / ~6 fl oz
Temperature
80C / 176F
Time
60s
Brewing (Kyushi Wellness Method)
10g, 250ml, 80C, 60s
A high-quality Kamairicha can be rebrewed 2-3 times. Re-brewing time should be only a few seconds.
We recommend a large mesh tea strainer like this one or a teapot.
If you don’t have a temperature controlled kettle similar to this one, pour cold water onto the leaves prior to pouring boiling water on top almost 30:70 cold to hot water for your first brew to get the very most out of this beautiful tea.
Who creates this tea?
Sekiya Hirotsugu san has gained a lot of attention in Miyazaki and Japan as being one of the youngest tea masters to receive a 10th dan (highest grade) in tea appraisal. There are only a dozen people holding this ranking in Japan.
With his unique ideas, he creates distinctive teas on a continuous basis that are very appreciated by tea merchants throughout the country.
Sekiya san is very active in promoting high quality teas from Miyazaki and making them known to the public not only to Japan but also overseas.
Net Weight: 50g
Harvest: 2023
Origin: 100% Japanese tea from Miyazaki
Quality and type: High-Grade Kamairicha
Organic: Yes JAS
Cultivars: n/a
Conservation: 1 year unopened
Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after opening