Kansai Regional Tea Competition Sep 3, 2021
A complete boxed set of Competition Japanese teas for the most discerning of palates! Included are our most recent auction-winning teas that represent the highest technical standard in hand-made tea production. Every year about two hundred farmers compete in five categories (Sencha, Fukamushi, Kabuse, Gyokuro, and Tencha) of the Kansai Tea Competition and it includes the prefectures of Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, Shiga, and Mie. This year we were very excited to win the bidding auction and secure the entire lot of this tea which is a little under 4kg and share such a special selection exclusively with you.
1. Kansai Competition Yabukita Sencha No. 1002
I was amazed to find one farmer from Yamazoe, Nara placing 2nd and 3rd in both the Sencha and Kabuse categories, respectively. An incredible feat and his ambitiousness resulted in two beautiful teas made from different cultivars and distinct processing techniques. They are impressive and the deep sweetness and taste linger long after the last sip.
Origin:
Yamazoe, Nara, Japan
Ranking:
Second place overall out of 200 entries
Producer:
Naoki Okunaka
Net weight:
25g
2. Kansai Competition Saemidori Kabusecha No. 3003
Kabuse is a shaded style of green tea with a refreshing balance of umami and shibumi (astringency). It is shaded about half the time (1-2 weeks) compared to Gyokuro or Tencha for matcha.
Origin:
Yamazoe, Nara, Japan
Ranking:
Third place overall out of 200 entries
Producer:
Naoki Okunaka
Flavor Profile:
Sweet almond aroma, deep marigold taste, refreshing astringency, sugarcane sweetness
Net weight:
25g
