Leaf Tea – “Shizuku” Sencha (Kabusecha) – 80g

A tea you’ll want to enjoy on the veranda — with its sweet aroma, pleasant astringency, and full-bodied umami that gently fills the senses.

Flavor Profile
Sweetness ★★★★★
Astringency ★★★☆☆
Bitterness ★★☆☆☆
Umami ★★★★☆
Roast ★★★☆☆ (Light Roast)

Type: Sencha (Kabusecha – covered tea)
Ingredients: Green tea (Produced in Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan)
Net Weight: 80g
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from humidity and strong odors.

Awards & Recognition

2024 – Great Taste Awards 2024 (UK) ★
2023 – Great Taste Awards 2023 (UK) ★★
2022 – Great Taste Awards 2022 (UK) ★★
2021 – Great Taste Awards 2021 (UK) ★
    Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2020–2021 (France) — Grand Prix, Standard Steamed Sencha Category
    Teas of the World 2021 (France) — Gourmet Medal

Tea Characteristics

• Blend Type: Multi-origin blend

• Cultivation: Kabusecha (covered tea)

• Steaming: Deep-steamed (Fukamushi)

• Roast Level: Light

Description

“Shizuku” is Sueyoshi Seicha Kōbō’s signature sencha — not in the sense of being rare or prestigious, but as a comforting, everyday tea you’d naturally want to enjoy on the veranda.

It’s the kind of “classic” tea that plays a perfect supporting role in your daily life — gentle yet memorable, offering a soft sweetness, refined aroma, and rich umami that invites you to pause and relax.

Let its aroma and flavor bring a quiet moment of peace to your day.

How to Brew (for 1 serving)

You’ll need:

• Tea leaves: 5g

• Hot water: 120ml

• Kyusu (Japanese teapot)

1. Add the tea leaves.
Use about 5g of tea. No need to measure precisely — a generous teaspoon is a good guide.

2. Pour water at 70–80°C.
If you don’t have a temperature-controlled kettle, cool boiled water by adding 6 ice cubes (about 1L of hot water → ~80°C).

3. Cover and steep for 1 minute.
Enjoy the soft, drifting aroma while it brews.

4. Pour gently and evenly.
Pour slowly and completely to ensure balanced flavor. If serving multiple cups, alternate pouring to keep the taste consistent.

5. Second brew:
Use water at around 80°C and steep for 60 seconds.
Enjoy a refreshing astringency and a clean, light finish.