Saeakari Dentou Hon Gyokuro

50g

$150.00

Saeakari Dentou Hon Gyokuro

$150.00

This competition gyokuro came to us by way of Shinya Yamaguchi, who bought it on our behalf at auction in Fukuoka. The picture-perfect processing stood out at the tea fair, and the follow-through in the cup confirms what the eye sees—a tea of the highest order, with a dense umami, ripe sweetness, and lingering finish. The Toyota Family produced less than 2kg of this tea, comprised entirely of the Saeakari cultivar, on their farm in the historical area of Kurogi in Yame.

Only 10 bags are available.

Tasting Notes

Microgreens
Summer sweet corn
Garden Peas

Information

Producer: Shinya Yamaguchi
Cultivar: Saeakari
Production Area: Kurogi, Yame
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 50g

Umami
Fruity
Verdant

This competition gyokuro came to us by way of Shinya Yamaguchi, who bought it on our behalf at auction in Fukuoka. The picture-perfect processing stood out at the tea fair, and the follow-through in the cup confirms what the eye sees—a tea of the highest order, with a dense umami, ripe sweetness, and lingering finish. The Toyota Family produced less than 2kg of this tea, comprised entirely of the Saeakari cultivar, on their farm in the historical area of Kurogi in Yame.

Freshly brewed Japanese tea in artisan teaware

Preparation

Hot

Water: 60ml (140°F)
Leaf Amount: 6g
Brew Time: 2 minutes

Iced

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

Pour over ice

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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.