Shinki Yamashita Asahi Gyokuro

20g

$120.00

Shinki Yamashita Asahi Gyokuro

$120.00

Shinki Yamashia is a third generation Kyotanabe producer widely considered to be one of the reigning masters of gyokuro production in Japan. Yamashita-san took over the family business from his father, Yamashita Toshikazu, who was honored with the Emperor's Award and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award over 17 times. Since taking over, Yamashita-san has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award multiple times and presently serves as the head of the Kyotanabe Gyokuro Production Association.

Tasting Notes

Summer Konbu
Mache
Ghee

Information

Producer: Shinki Yamashita
Cultivar: Asahi
Production Area: Kyotanabe
Production Year: 2026
Packaging: 20g

Earthy
Vegetal
Umami

Shinki Yamashia is a third generation Kyotanabe producer widely considered to be one of the reigning masters of gyokuro production in Japan. Yamashita-san took over the family business from his father, Yamashita Toshikazu, who was honored with the Emperor's Award and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award over 17 times. Since taking over, Yamashita-san has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award multiple times and presently serves as the head of the Kyotanabe Gyokuro Production Association.

One of the most sought after and limited teas, this 100% Asahi cultivar Gyokuro is truly exceptional.

Freshly brewed Japanese tea in artisan teaware

Preparation

Iced

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

Pour over ice

Hot

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

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Shinki Yamashita

Shinki Yamashita is the third-generation head of the renowned tea estate Yamashita Shinjuen, located in Fugenji, Kyotanabe (Kyoto Prefecture), a region celebrated for premium gyokuro. Under his leadership the estate continues to focus on ultra-small-lot production, meticulous hand-harvests, and every step of processing under his personal oversight. The result: gyokuro teas that combine deep umami, elegant sweetness, and a fragrance of rare clarity—earning him top honours in national competitions.