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“Brewed in a shudei kyusu. Steeping times: 1 min, 1 min, 2 min, 2min The delicate dry leaf aroma smells of seaweed and snow peas, while the wet leaf aroma is more punchy, with notes of squash,...” Read full tasting note
“Oh no, I’m the first to review it. Pressure! Haha. Okay, so this 88th Night Shincha is kind of magical. It’s traditionally picked on the 88th night of spring , 88 nights after the Vernal Equinox...” Read full tasting note
This Shincha (first flush) tea is harvested on the 88th day of spring, and is manufactured using the traditional “lightly-steamed process.” The tea is made from the unique “Okumidori” varietal, known for yielding a very sweet and aromatic cup. The liquor has a mild aroma, with pleasant floral notes, accented by a delicate hint of freshly cut hay.
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Brewed in a shudei kyusu. Steeping times: 1 min, 1 min, 2 min, 2min
The delicate dry leaf aroma smells of seaweed and snow peas, while the wet leaf aroma is more punchy, with notes of squash, pumpkin, and zucchini. Dark green leaf bits drift in the electric green liquor. The first infusion is thin, very sweet and gentle, light on the tongue and stomach. Fruity aftertaste, cherries or mango. The infusions thereafter are richer, having a thicker texture and yielding bold vegetal flavors similar to those in the wet leaf aroma. Aftertaste is hay-like, freshly cut and dewy grass.
This is my first shincha, so I have no idea as to how it compared with others, but I think it is delicious. It was a change from the usual Japanese greens I’ve had.
Oh no, I’m the first to review it. Pressure!
Haha. Okay, so this 88th Night Shincha is kind of magical. It’s traditionally picked on the 88th night of spring , 88 nights after the Vernal Equinox (which puts it somewhere around June 17th most years if I counted right).
This shincha smells a lot like a high quality matcha to me. It is very rich. I’m getting lots of green leafy notes, some pistachio and a hint of green bean in the scent. In the taste it is vegetal and nutty like pistachio, mellow and has a nice sweetness to it, not a sugary sweetness mind you, more of a mild sweetness like you might describe some vegetables as having (carrots for example). There are delicate hints of mint. It’s lacking the mineral and ocean qualities I’ve tasted in other senchas, which is a nice parting from what I’m used to. The color is a beautiful green-yellow.
I’m gonna have to say this is the best sencha I have had yet. I have only had maybe 4 or 5 so my experience with them is not too broad, but this one is definitely the most enjoyable to me, for its mellow sweetness and hearty vegetal taste. Oh, and if anyone is curious, shincha is a first flush (first harvest) sencha, so that’s why I am comparing the two. :3
Edit: I served this tea at an event I held at my house where I served night-themed teas and it was a favorite among the guests. They said it tasted like a green smoothie. I can’t argue with that!
Flavors: Mint, Nuts, Sweet, Vegetal
Sounds very lovely! Especially in such an appropriate vessel. ;)
You should totally give this one a go. I’d send you some but I drank the last of it :[
I’ve never ordered from Upton but I will definitely consider it.
+1 pt for their sample prices.
am dying to try some Shincha! (that’s 1st flush sencha right?) both Hashiri Shincha & Lupicia’s Shincha…now this one sounds fantastic as well..
thanks for your lovely review. will simply have to give this one a try.
Yep, 1st flush!