- Maruka Shincha Shizukaori
Maruka Shincha Shizukaori
A balance of slight umami with an energetic brisk character and a lasting mochi sweetness.
Shizukaori is harvested two days earlier than Yabukita. Both its first and second flush harvests are cultivated for Sencha. We selected this year’s first-flush harvest of Shizukaori which features a refreshing, crisp floral aroma reminiscent of mint and cherry blossoms, paired with a deep flavor and slight umami.
Its bright infusion offers a delicate, refined sweetness with a rich and refreshing taste. This tea is lively and balanced with layers of bitter sweetness and umami.
Cultivar
Shizukaori
Harvest
April 28, 2026
Elevation
200 meters
Kawane, Shizuoka, Japan
Shizuoka, Japan
The tea growing region located along the streams and valleys of the Abe and Warashina Rivers at the base of Shizuoka’s Southern Alps is a renowned terroir for sencha aficionados with natural micro-climates that are exclusive to the remote inner reaches of the Shizuoka Prefecture. With nearly 800 years of tea farming history, this spectacular tea origin is the highest elevation tea growing region for Japanese sencha and is surrounded by dense mountain forests, clear air, pure river streams and abundant nature.
Green tea
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 6g to a small (150mL / 5 oz) kyusu teapot.
Use water cooled to 170°F.
Infuse for 45 seconds and decant.
Repeat for another 1-2 infusions for 15 seconds.
Origin
Kawane
Shizuoka, Japan
The tea growing region located along the streams and valleys of the Abe and Warashina Rivers at the base of Shizuoka’s Southern Alps is a renowned terroir for sencha aficionados with natural micro-climates that are exclusive to the remote inner reaches of the Shizuoka Prefecture. With nearly 800 years of tea farming history, this spectacular tea origin is the highest elevation tea growing region for Japanese sencha and is surrounded by dense mountain forests, clear air, pure river streams and abundant nature.
Summer Teas