Saikaien Tamasui 100g

“Tamasui” is a premium sencha representing Saikaien, a famed tea from Higashisonogi, Nagasaki. Awarded the Grand Prize and Fine Product Award at the Japan Tea Awards, this tea is highly acclaimed by consumers nationwide. The deep-steamed leaves release a mellow umami and refined aroma, while the round, magatama-shaped leaves deliver a rich taste. Enjoy it as a special cup of tea.

“Sonogi tea,” cultivated in Nagasaki Prefecture, accounts for only about 1% of Japan’s tea production, making it a rare regional tea. Blessed with a warm climate and pure water, it is characterised by its concentrated umami, low astringency, and elegant flavour. Highly rated in national tea competitions, it is a hidden gem appreciated by those in the know.

How to enjoy:

1.Boil water and cool to about 70–80°C.
2.Add 6g of tea leaves for two cups into a teapot.
3.Pour the cooled water over the leaves and steep for about 1 minute.
4.Pour evenly to serve, down to the last drop.

Delicate sweetness and a full-bodied aroma make this a calming cup for a quiet moment of reflection.