#0349.K2 Tanegashima Island Shoju 2026 (micro batch, limited) - Single Cultivar Sencha - Iba Takahiro Tea GardenOne of the first (if not THE first) harvest of the season! Shoju is a rare cultivar grown by Tanegashima Island tea farmer Iba Takahiro, shaded for about 10 days, and harvested in the third week of March making it one of the earliest teas harvested in Japan. As such, Iba san is interviewed by TV crews every year! 2024s harvest was the second earliest in history on March 18 (2010 was the earliest at March 16). Iba san says he determines the harvest by

Shading: 10 days

This wakocha

Because of the small size

the machines utilized are built to imitate the handrolling process that turns leaves into fine sencha needles

enhancing the brewing experience

Creaminess (15%): 10/10 (10 = creamiest)

Resteep 2-3 times

Strainer: Tritan (transparent plastic)

deep steamed sencha (called fukamushicha) from the Chiran Village of Kagoshima

【Dobin Tea Pot】

Mie-Grown Green Tea Fannings

Storage: Store airtight in a cool