Kurihara Tea Farm: Single Cultivar Yame Sencha Explorer Bundle
Kurihara Single Cultivar Sencha Explorer Bundle 80g set - {20g x 4 sample bags} Discover the world of sencha with this explorer sample set. Each cultivar has it's own characteristics. As these sencha have all been processed in similar ways, with medium steam time and no shading, this bundle allows you to explore the range of flavour expressions side by side. Included in the bundle: Okuhikari Cultivar 20g Okumidori Cultivar 20g Ooiwase Cultivar 20g Kirai 31 Cultivar 20g We highly recommend steeping each of these cultivars at least 2-3 times. Brewing suggestions are included on each of the bags. Ingredients: Green tea Harvest: Spring 2026 Cultivars: Okuhikari, Ooiwase, Okumidori, Kirai 31 Region: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka Producer: Family run farm. Kurihara Seicha About Kurihara Tea Farm: Specialists in gyokuro tea leaf cultivation and processing, the Kurihara family began in 1922 as a wholesaler. In 1942 the first master decided to move his wholesale business to the Yame region, famed for its Yamecha, and start growing tea himself. His son, Kippei Kurihara is now a respected member of the Yame City legislature while sons Yuji and Akio begin to take over the tea agriculture business.