Japanese Shincha Green Tea (Hachiju Hachiya)

Premium Shincha Green Tea: Shincha, which literally translates to "new tea" is the celebrated first Sencha green tea harvest of the season in Japan. This specific variety is the Hachiju Hachiya Shincha - Hachiju Hachiya translates to "88 nights", referring to the eighty eighth day of Spring in Japan around when these leaves are traditionally picked.

This limited-release tea, which is available only once each year, offers a smooth, umami-rich cup with grassy notes and lower levels of astringency.

Source: Sourced directly from a tea company based in the Shizuoka region of Japan

Tasting Notes: Smooth, umami-rich cup with grassy notes and lower levels of astringency

Color: Vibrant yellow-green

Price/cup: The price for a 6 oz cup of tea is $0.54 (calculated based on 2.25 grams, equivalent to one teaspoon of tea).