Yame Sencha

YAME SENCHA

Type: Loose Leaf Green Tea
Steaming Level: Deep-steamed (Fukamushi)
Cultivar: Yabukita · Saemidori
Origin: Yame, Fukuoka, Japan

About This Tea

This sencha comes from Yame, Fukuoka, one of Japan’s most established tea-producing regions, known for producing teas with depth, sweetness, and a smooth, rounded character.

Unlike lightly steamed styles, this tea is processed using fukamushi (deep steaming). The longer steaming time softens the leaf structure, resulting in finer particles and a fuller-bodied infusion. This method brings out more sweetness and umami while reducing astringency, creating a tea that feels more dense and integrated in the cup.

Made from a blend of Yabukita and Saemidori, this sencha reflects both structure and softness—combining the familiarity of Yabukita with the brightness and clarity often associated with Saemidori.

Experience

Smooth and naturally sweet, with a broth-like, umami-rich body.
Grassy with nutty notes, supported by a clean, lingering finish.
Low to minimal bitterness.

Flavor may shift across infusions, becoming lighter and more aromatic with each brew.

Production Details

• Harvest Date: Early May
• Harvest Method: Machine-harvested
• Part: Leaves
• Steaming Level: Deep steaming (Fukamushi)

Product Details

• Loose leaf green tea
• No additives or flavoring
• Fresh and properly stored
• Directly sourced from Japan

Size: 30 g · 50 g

Storage & Handling

Seal it tight – Store in an airtight container to preserve aroma and freshness.
Keep it dark – Protect from light to maintain color and flavor.
Avoid heat and moisture – Store in a cool, dry place away from strong odors.

Brewing Guide

Japanese-Style Brewing (Kyusu or Shiboridashi)

• 2.5 g tea · 50 ml water
  • 1st infusion: 60 °C · 1 minute
  • 2nd infusion: 75 °C · 35 seconds
  • 3rd infusion: 85 °C · 1 minute

Western-Style Brewing

• 3 g tea · 250 ml water
  • 75 °C · 1½ minutes

Adjust brewing parameters to taste.