Tsuyu-hikari | つゆひかり 50g
$24.00
Textbook mountain-grown sencha with flowery, citrusy notes.
Grown organically in the misty foothills of the Ashitaka mountain range, southeast of Mt. Fuji, this tea is crafted by the farmer himself—a certified hand-rolling tea master. Tsuyu-hikari is a relatively new cultivar developed in Shizuoka. Among the several tea varieties grown on this farm, the producer notes that Tsuyu-hikari adapts particularly well to the terroir. For this batch, only the juiciest and most flavorful parts of the leaves were selectively harvested.
The result is a tea that captures the essence of Shizuoka’s classic mountain-grown sencha: elegant umami, gentle minerality, and a glassy, vibrant sweetness that reflects the clarity of nature. It opens with top notes of floral, fruity, and citrusy aromas—distinctive characteristics of the Tsuyu-hikari cultivar—making this tea uniquely expressive. These layers are supported by a firm backbone of natural bitterness and astringency, lending structure and depth that speak to the tea’s high quality.
Contrary to common assumptions about organic tea, the flavor here is anything but weak. It’s clean and solid—not too soft-edged or muddy, but genuinely clear and vivid, like a blue sky on a crisp day. If you’re looking to experience what truly good Japanese green tea tastes like, this is the one. Just remember to brew it at a lower temperature.
Tea Profile
Category: Sencha
Steaming Level: Deep Steamed (Fukamushi / 深蒸し)
Blend Status: Not blended
● Single cultivar
● Single estate (The tea leaves come from a single farm)
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari / つゆひかり
Origin: Fuji, Shizuoka
Elevation:
Harvest: May 2024 (First Flush)
Harvest Method: Hand-guided tea leaf plucking machine (for two operators)
Cultivation Method: Certified organic (JAS – Japan’s official standard for organic agriculture)
Sourcing Information
This tea is sourced directly from the tea farmer
Brewing Instructions
Hot Brew
Tea / Water Ratio: 3g per 100ml
Water Temperature: 158°F (70°C)
Steeping Time: 1–1.5 minutes
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Tsuyu-hikari | つゆひかり 50g
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Steeps many times. Primary flavors are floral, peach/peach pit, sweet pea, citrus, and chestnut.
I enjoy this a lot it taste really nice and one of my favorites
Juicy, verdant, distinct, and delicious!
I used about 1.8 grams in 300ml of water and steeped for 2 minutes, which was perfect for me. Even after a second run of the leaves the notes still came through clearly. Will definitely buy again!