Origin: Hoshino Village, Yame, Kyushu, Japan
Manufacturer: Hoshino Seichaen
Features:Superior quality shaded Kabusecha
Preparation method:
To prepare it, use 7-8 grams of product and minimally mineralized water, with fixed residue not exceeding 50 mg/l, at 70 °C, a preheated small-volume teapot (150-250 ml). Prepare 1-minute infusions, three of which will give you infusions with a rich flavor, while subsequent ones will be milder and sweeter. As the infusions go on, use warmer and warmer water until you reach a temperature of 90-95°C. After opening, store tightly sealed in the refrigerator at a temperature of 5°C.
If you do not have the proper tools to prepare your own Kabusecha, visit our online store.

Kabusecha - Hoshino Seichaen

The Kabusecha lies somewhere between a Sencha and a Gyokuro, which is grown in suitable environments using highly selected varieties suitable for shade. In this case, the tea comes from the tea garden of Hoshino Seichaen, Yame, Japan.

Kabusecha - Hoshino Seichaen is a smooth tea, produced from young, long leaves that are shaded for two weeks before harvest.

We are not exaggerating when we say that it is the sweetest tea we have ever had. Likewise, it is also one of the teas with the best value for money. Great for daily consumption, especially for those who, like us, make a lot of use of tea! It can be prepared both hot and cold.

Be sure to take care! After opening and use, keep tightly sealed, in a container in the refrigerator at 5°C.

Use 7-8 grams of tea and minimally mineralized water, with fixed residue not more than 50 mg/l, at 70°C, a preheated teapot of small volume (150-250 ml).

If you do not have the right tools to prepare your own Kabusecha, visit our online store.

The Kabusecha is basically a shaded Sencha with camouflage netting. The shading lasts for up to 2 weeks and gives the tea a softer taste than usual. Kabusecha is usually considered a top tea in Sencha plantations.
Ethymologically, too, there is a clear reference to shading in its name. Kabuse in fact means "shade", Cha of course means "tea", so its meaning is "shaded tea".

Making a comparison with other green teas, Kabusecha compared to Gyokuro is shaded for a shorter period of time, which can range from 7 to 14 days. Although shorter, shading is an important consideration, as it gives this tea asweet flavor that echoes the exceptional flavor of Gyokuro. In terms of quality, it ranks somewhere between Sencha and Gyokuro.