{"product_id":"2026-sencha-zairai","title":"2026 Organic Sencha Zairai","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eSencha Zairai\u003c\/strong\u003e has a refreshing floral aroma reminiscent of jasmine, accompanied by a clean, crisp finish that is distinctly different from shaded teas. This tea offers a bright and refreshing fragrance and aftertaste that beautifully express the character of unshaded zairai tea. We do not harvest our Zairai Sencha every year, but this year the young shoots looked exceptionally promising, so we decided to make a\u003cstrong\u003e limited harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZairai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003erefers to tea plants grown from seeds rather than single cultivar. A single Zairai field thus contains tea plants with diverse genetic backgrounds, which gives rise to a layered, nuanced tea that reflects the land it comes from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In contrast, most modern tea cultivars are propagated from cuttings and consist of genetically identical plants of a single cultivar, making Zairai tea fields incredibly rare. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 2026 first-flush sencha comes from our cherished tea field beside \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"211\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHakusan Shrine\u003c\/b\u003e, located just steps away from our d:matcha storefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOur tea is a product of \u003cstrong\u003eWazuka’s unique terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e and our commitment to \u003cstrong\u003eregenerative farming. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBy choosing an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic, soil-first approach\u003c\/strong\u003e, we prioritize high antioxidants and soil health, ensuring a sustainable cycle \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethat \u003cstrong\u003erevitalizes our rural community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"matcha-passport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003ePLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eZairai\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eYubune, Kyoto (Uji)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eFarmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eProcessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003ed:matcha Sencha Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"passport-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e2026 Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003eCultivated Organically\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eShading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e0 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003eweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-val\"\u003e40 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"p-label\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\" class=\"p-item\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 11px; color: #666;\" href=\"\/pages\/2026-harvest\"\u003eView Field Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\" class=\"p-label\"\u003eUmami\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\" class=\"p-label\"\u003eBitterness\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #333; letter-spacing: 2px;\"\u003e●●\u003cspan style=\"color: #eee;\"\u003e●●●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; 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}\n  .p-item { margin-bottom: 12px; }\n  .p-label {\n    display: block;\n    font-size: 10px;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    color: #999;\n    margin-bottom: 2px;\n  }\n  .p-val {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    color: #000;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.details-box {\n  border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n  margin-top: 1em;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n.details-box details {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n  padding: 0.5em 0;\n}\n.details-box summary {\n  cursor: pointer;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  padding: 0.5em 0;\n  list-style: none;\n  letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n  position: relative;\n}\n.details-box summary::after {\n  content: \"＋\";\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 0;\n  transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n}\n.details-box details[open] summary::after {\n  content: \"−\";\n}\n.details-box details p {\n  margin: 0.5em 0 0 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #444;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Zairai tea offers a floral yet refreshingly green aroma, reminiscent of jasmine blooming in a meadow. Despite its pleasant astringency, it is never overpowering, and a gentle hint of umami adds depth and balance to the cup. The result is a beautifully harmonious sencha with both freshness and complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZairai tea is not necessarily known for its intense umami, but it offers a depth and complexity of flavor that cannot be found in single-cultivar teas. As a natural blend of diverse genetics, it expresses a unique character shaped by generations of adaptation to its local environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, because the individual tea plants have different growth habits and characteristics, zairai fields are more difficult to manage. In recent decades, many of these seed-grown tea gardens have been replaced by easier-to-cultivate clonal cultivars, making authentic zairai tea increasingly rare and precious today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fa5efb96-7fff-8963-266f-26c9442112fe\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFirst Brew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 1 tbsp of sencha into your kyusu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour boiling water into your yuzamashi. When the water is approximately 60°C to 70°C, gently pour 100ml into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLet the tea leaves steep for 1 1\/2 mins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour the brewed tea in. Ensure the tea is poured till the last drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSecond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBrew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePour 100ml of 80 degrees Celsius water into your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThird Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAdd 100ml boiling water to your teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep 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\u003c\/span\u003e. For more information on storing sencha, check out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XqpDQQoB8Ao\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"d:matcha Kyoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48315608137973,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/0458\/4101\/files\/package-sencha-zairai-2026.jpg?v=1782344302","url":"https:\/\/dmatcha.com\/products\/2026-sencha-zairai","provider":"d:matcha Kyoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}