Organic Kabusecha is a shaded green tea, giving it a rich umami and a delicate sweetness. The leaves are shaded roughly a week before harvest, making this tea a good balance between the flavor and appearance of sencha and gyokuro. The infusion produces a light green color with a complex flavor and a buttery mouthfeel. Organic Kabusecha has a unique sweetness since shading gives the tea a high L-theanine content.
SKU:
OKB227
Hot Brew Preparation
5g (2 tsp)
6 oz (180 ml)
3-4 min
120-140 °F
Cold Brew Preparation
5g (2 tsp)
6 oz (180 ml)
10-15 min
Ice Water
Features
Organic Shaded Green Tea
Bulk Size Net Weight: 0.5 lb (227g)
Package: Nitrogen flushed and vacuum sealed in foil bag
I love to cold brew my tea. I'll say that for these leaves it's very important to cold brew unconstrained and without a strainer if you don't want your tea on the bitter side. It oddly enough makes a huge difference even if the strainer is particularly large.
This tea is great value for what you get. While there are slightly higher end teas out there they get pretty hefty in price, especially for a daily brew. Also many other high end teas use too much pesticide but this one is organic so that helps.
- Nik
The best of Teas
The best gift for your Grandpa, for your Dad.
- Pham
Kabusecha organic
I'm far from expert but always appreciate your teas and advice.
- Santikaro
Really good tea
This is the best Japanese green tea I have tried thus far. The flavor sits perfectly between a Gyokuro and regular Sencha.
- Kevin
Special Umami, delicious flavor
From the first taste I could quickly tell this is a high quality tea. It has wonderful umami flavor and is so aromatic!
- Dylan Jones
Kabusecha
One of my favorite teas!
- Sally Metcalf
The umami experience
Rich and refreshing. Can be steeped multiple times thanks to high umami content. I follow recommended water temperature and brewing time for the first cup, and use higher temperature and longer steeping time for the second and third.
- Miwa
Over-the-top special!
A tea that is beyond extra special!
- Arlene
Just purchased
Excellent product from a very excellent company. I am very happy I have found Sugimoto for all my tea needs.