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Sayama Hokumei Sencha

Variant

This innovative and expressive sencha comes to us by way of Yoshiaki Hiruma, one of the most experimental and forward thinking Japanese tea producers working today. This particular selection utilizes both deep steaming and controlled withering via ultraviolet light, using a system Hiruma-san designed himself, to imbue the tea with floral undertones, an intense freshness, and a crisp texture. A perfectly balanced sencha with a remarkably unique expression.

 


Tasting Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Sansho
  • Wildflower

Information

Producer: Yoshiaki Hiruma
Cultivar: Hokumei
Production Area: Sayama, Saitama
Production Year: 2025
Packaging: 50g bag

  • Umami
  • Floral
  • Grassy
  • Fruity
  • Verdant
  • Vegetal

This innovative and expressive sencha comes to us by way of Yoshiaki Hiruma, one of the most experimental and forward thinking Japanese tea producers working today. This particular selection utilizes both deep steaming and controlled withering via ultraviolet light, using a system Hiruma-san designed himself, to imbue the tea with floral undertones, an intense freshness, and a crisp texture. A perfectly balanced sencha with a remarkably unique expression.

Preparation

Hot

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

Iced

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

Pour over ice

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Yoshiaki Hiruma

Yoshiaki Hiruma is one of Japan’s most ambitious and celebrated tea makers. With more than 25 distinct teas in his repertoire, Hiruma-san has forged his own path, breaking from traditional production techniques in search of something new — not just for himself, but for the entire tea-growing region of Saitama. His fearless approach to oxidation, cultivar selection, and hand-rolling has made him a true innovator and a driving force in modern Japanese tea.

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