Hachiju Hachiya Sencha

50g

$28.00

Hachiju Hachiya Sencha

$28.00

Hachiju Hachiya, which translates to 88th night, is a seasonal celebration of the 88th day of Spring. According to tradition, tea picked on this day is the most delicious and is associated with longevity and good health. We are excited to offer a limited tea from Yame in Fukuoka that serves as a beautiful representation of what we love about fresh harvest flavors. Upon opening the package you’ll be greeted with the powerful aroma of fresh grass that Shincha is known for. Incredibly well crafted, Hachiju Hachiya brews up with plenty of sweetness, umami, and aroma.

Tasting Notes

Floral Grass
Edamame
Fresh Herbs

Information

Producer: Shinya Yamaguchi
Cultivar: Blend
Production Area: Hoshinomura, Yame
Production Year: 2026
Packaging: 50g bag

Floral
Vegetal
Herbaceous

Hachiju Hachiya, which translates to 88th night, is a seasonal celebration of the 88th day of Spring. According to tradition, tea picked on this day is the most delicious and is associated with longevity and good health. We are excited to offer a limited tea from Yame in Fukuoka that serves as a beautiful representation of what we love about fresh harvest flavors. Upon opening the package you’ll be greeted with the powerful aroma of fresh grass that Shincha is known for. Incredibly well crafted, Hachiju Hachiya brews up with plenty of sweetness, umami, and aroma.

Preparation

Iced

Water: 150ml (cold)
Leaf Amount: 6g
Brew Time: 5 minutes

Pour over ice

Hot

Water: 180ml (175°F)
Leaf Amount: 5-6g
Brew Time: 1 minute

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Shinya Yamaguchi

Shinya Yamaguchi is a renowned tea producer from Hoshino Village in Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, celebrated for crafting some of Japan’s finest Sencha, Gyokuro and Matcha. A third-generation tea maker and the youngest person ever to achieve the prestigious 10-dan Tea Master certification, Yamaguchi-san balances deep tradition with a relentless drive for innovation in cultivar development and processing. Working in the remote, mist-covered mountains of Hoshinomura, he crafts teas of exceptional depth, sweetness, and clarity—among the most sought-after in Japan and deeply cherished by Kettl customers.