Obara Harukaen Umegashima Tea 80g | Established in 1875, a long-standing tea shop, Shizuoka-grown, from Japan's highest-altitude production area. Hand-crafted, authentic tea nurtured with great care. Perfect for presents and gifts. Japanese tea.

This is "Umegashima Tea (80g)," a supreme green tea from "Umegashima," an unexplored region located deep in the upper reaches of the Abe River in the deepest part of Oku-Shizuoka, carefully selected and delivered by the long-established tea merchant "Obara Shunkaen," founded in 1875.

Known as the "highest altitude tea production area in Japan," the tea plantations of Umegashima are nestled at the foot of the Southern Alps, enveloped in a cool, refreshing climate where dense river and mountain mists linger morning and evening. The dramatic temperature fluctuations and the mist that naturally filters direct sunlight allow the tea leaves to store an abundance of umami components (theanine), resulting in exceptional sweetness and rich flavor with very little astringency.

This is authentic, handmade tea, painstakingly nurtured by local farmers. The moment you pour hot water into your teapot, a mellow and refreshing mountain aroma that evokes the scent of clear air rises, and each sip fills your mouth with elegant sweetness and depth.

Rare and seldom found on the market, this tea from a hidden region is perfect not only for your daily luxurious tea time but also for hosting guests or enjoying a special cup after a meal.

The elegant Japanese-style packaging (80g) protects the tea's delicate quality from light and humidity, keeping its freshly made aroma and deliciousness intact for a long time. It is a superb product that makes for a wonderful tea time at home, as well as an ideal special gift, souvenir, or present for tea lovers.

Recommended for those who:
・Want to taste rare, handmade tea grown in the "highest altitude production area" of Umegashima
・Want to enjoy the refreshing, mellow aroma and elegant sweetness brought by the river mist unique to mountain regions
・Are looking for authentic Japanese tea that has little astringency but plenty of depth and richness
・Want to enjoy a special domestic sencha after their daily meals or when entertaining guests
・Want to give a carefully selected, traditional tea from a merchant founded in 1875 as a gift or souvenir

Recommended Brewing Methods
・【Brewing in a Kyusu (Teapot)】
  1. Place an appropriate amount of tea leaves in a teapot (approx. 3g for 1 person, 6-8g for 3 people).
  2. Pour in water (approx. 80mL per person) that has been cooled to about 70°C–80°C.
  3. Wait quietly for about 60 seconds, then pour little by little into each cup to ensure equal strength. (Pouring until the very last drop will also ensure a delicious second infusion.)
・【Cold Brew】
  Place the tea leaves (8-10g) in a bottle with cold water (1L) and let it steep slowly in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. This draws out the refreshing aroma and deep sweetness unique to Umegashima tea, resulting in a superb cold-brewed sencha.

Product Features
・【From Umegashima, the supreme production region at the highest altitude】
  Handmade tea leaves, painstakingly grown in the prime environment at the foot of the Southern Alps, enveloped in river mist.
・【Rich sweetness and clear mountain air】
  A mellow aroma produced by sharp temperature differences, and a deep, rounded umami with minimal astringency.
・【Special packaging to protect quality】
  Uses an airtight design that prevents deterioration caused by light, air, and humidity, maintaining the fresh flavor and color.

Ingredients
【Green Tea (Sencha)】Green tea (Domestic)

Expiration Date
・We will deliver products with an expiration date of "at least 3 months" from the date of shipment.

Usage Precautions & Notes
・After opening, transfer to an airtight container or seal the zipper tightly to avoid humidity and odors, and consume as soon as possible.
・Store in a cool, dark place, avoiding direct sunlight, high temperatures, and high humidity, and take care to prevent the tea from absorbing other scents.
・Package design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Product Specifications
Product Name: Umegashima Tea
Contents: 80g
Manufacturer: Obara Shunkaen Co., Ltd. (Founded in 1875)
Country of Origin: Japan (Tea leaves: Domestic)

Product Information
Classification: Sencha
Category: Japanese Tea / Shizuoka Tea / Umegashima Tea / Sencha / Premium Sencha / 80g / Single Item
Storage Method: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity, and be careful of transfer odors.