Cultivated Varieties of Japanese Tea - Tenmyo

Cultivar · Tenmyo

Tenmyo（てんみょう）

A modern Kyoto cultivar designed for long shading. Tenmyo produces vibrant green color and deep umami, making it highly suitable for premium matcha.

Kyoto Cultivar Single-cultivar

Overview

Registration 2006 (Kyoto Prefecture)
Origin Selected from Kyoto native strains
Growth Mid to late sprouting; well adapted for long shading
Leaf Thick, deep-green leaves
Yield Medium
Quality Strong umami, bright color, mild astringency; excellent for high-grade matcha

d:matcha’s Tenmyo

The Tenmyo currently offered by d:matcha is sourced from a young farmer in Wazuka and carefully processed at our own factory. Cultivated under 44 days of shading before harvest, this lot delivers remarkable umami depth and vibrant green color, truly representative of Kyoto’s new generation of cultivars.

In addition, d:matcha is currently nurturing young Tenmyo trees (just over 1 year old) in our own fields in Yubune, Wazuka. These trees are still too young for harvest, but they represent our long-term commitment to cultivating Kyoto cultivars on our estate.

2025 Field Lots

First Harvest — Single, Ceremonial May

Plot Location Shading (days) Harvest Date (2025) Tea type
Wazuka, Kyoto 44d 2025-05-19 Tencha
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