[JAS Organic Certified] 2025 Sencha Yabukita

Sencha Yabukita represents the classic style of Japanese green tea. Yabukita is the most widely cultivated tea variety in Japan (64%), prized for its balance, versatility, and ability to clearly express the character of its growing environment.

This 2025 first-flush sencha was harvested from our tea field beside Hakusan Shrine, just across the street from the d:matcha store. Unshaded and organically grown, it reflects the freshness of the season and the care taken in our fields and processing.

Whether you are new to Japanese tea or returning to a familiar favorite, this Sencha Yabukita offers a bright, honest expression of Kyoto tea for everyday enjoyment.

This unshaded Sencha Yabukita showcases the fresh, vibrant character of Japan’s most classic tea cultivar. Bright green notes lead the cup, followed by a clean vegetal sweetness with hints of melon and cucumber.  Light astringency adds structure and refreshment, while bitterness remains gentle and well controlled, resulting in a smooth, crisp finish that feels distinctly springlike.

Umami: ★★★☆☆

Bitterness: ★★★★☆

Aroma: ★★★★★

Color: ★★★★☆

First Brew:

1. Add 1 tbsp of sencha into your kyusu.
2. Pour boiling water into your yuzamashi. When the water is approximately 60°C to 70°C, gently pour 100ml into your teapot.
3. Let the tea leaves steep for 1 1/2 mins.
4. Pour the brewed tea in. Ensure the tea is poured till the last drop.
5. Enjoy!

Second Brew:

1. Pour 100ml of 80 degrees Celsius water into your teapot.
2. Enjoy immediately!

Third Brew:

1. Add 100ml boiling water to your teapot.
2. Enjoy immediately!

Keep your sencha stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place away from humidity and light. For best freshness, store in the refrigerator and consume soon after opening. For more information on storing sencha, check out this video!