PREORDER available in JUNE 2026 #0002.K6 Obubu Tea: Sencha of the Spring Sun

Obubu's Taiyou no Sencha (Haru) 太陽の煎茶 (春) or Sencha of the Sun (Spring) is grown on south-facing slopes to maximize exposure to sunlight. A stream running nearby generates mists which helps us to consistently grow fragrant leaves every year.

Flavor Notes

• SWEETNESS: ★★★★
• BITTERNESS: ★★★★★
• FRAGRANCE: Zen-like mistiness
• BREWED LEAVES: ★★★★ - Yummy! Add salad dressing (or a bit of soy sauce) and enjoy with your meal

Nutrient Info

• Catechin ★★★
• Theanine ★★★★
• Caffeine ★★★★
• Vitamin C ★★★★
• Chlorophyll ★★★★
• The above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods, not laboratory testing. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.

Product Info

• Ingredients: Green tea
• Cultivar: Yabukita
• Plant age: about 20 years old
• Harvest: May
• Cultivation: Unshaded
• Processing: Light steaming (about 20 seconds)
• Producer: Akihiro Kita, President, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms