Kabuse - Midori

Kabuse (かぶせ) is a type of Japanese green tea shaded for about a week before harvest. Shading enhances its flavor with a sweeter taste and smoother texture, known for its vibrant green color and balanced umami.

This Kabuse Midori has a beautiful sheen, needle-like vibrant leaves, and offers a delicate balance of natural umami and fragrant notes. You'll be pleasantly surprised by its delicious flavor, characterized by a gentle sweetness and a subtle, refreshing fragrance. Blended from a special variety of Kabuse tea grown exclusively on the shaded tea farm, this is Houkouen's flagship Kabuse.

In the heart of Shizuoka at an elevation of 350 meters, Houkouen Tea Farm sits on the lush, green mountains of Ryogouchi. Over 20 varieties of tea are cultivated and processed on these steep tea fields, where Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance. At Houkouen, their philosophy is simple: they pay respect to the tea and let it follow its natural course without unnecessary human interference. This is to create teas that are truly a product of nature.

What sets Houkouen's tea apart is its distinctive fragrant aromas, unique to the mountainous areas of Shizuoka, that are challenging to replicate.

Houkouen's tea is carefully cultivated in nutrient-rich soil, with minimal pesticide and without over-fertilization, allowing natural umami and aroma development in their tea.  Adhering to the wisdom of their ancestors that "crops thrive on the sound of footsteps," Houkouen farmers tend to their fields with great care. Whether everyday or specialty teas, Houkouen meticulously crafts and delivers high quality Japanese tea to all tea enthusiasts.

Location: Ryogochi, Shizuoka
Taste Profile: Balanced Umami
Cultivar: Blended
Steaming Level : Light (Asamushi)
Harvest Method: Machine-harvested

Umami: ◾◾◾◾◾
Sweetness: ◾◾
Astringency: ◾◾
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Best for : Kabuse tea pairs well with light meals, sushi, sashimi, or as a refreshing drink on its own during a relaxing afternoon.

How to brew:
- Use 8g of tea leaves. (2 servings)

- Add 100ml of 150°F water
- Steep the tea for 1 minute.

- Squeeze out every last drop before serving.

Best by date: 12 months (unopened)

80g