Tanegashima Shōju Kabuse Shincha

This tea is made from the Shōju cultivar, which was specially bred by the Matsushita family to be an early budder. Coupled with Tanegashima's extreme southern location, this makes this tea one of the first shinchas harvested in all Japan. Short-steamed to lock in shincha freshness and shaded to enhance colour and umami, this tea balances vegetal, nutty, and fresh aromas Cultivar: Shōju Region: Banyamine, Tanegashima Harvested: April 16th, 2026 Elevation: 213-223m Shading: Jikakabuse, ~20 Days Picking: 2-person Handheld Machine