Shincha 2026 MIDORI
Shincha 2026 MIDORI
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! TRY THE FIRST SPRING TEA—AVAILABLE IN VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES—NOW!
Is the ➡️SHINCHA HAYAI not exclusive enough for you? Then the SHINCHA MIDORI is just the thing for you: this green tea comes from one of the rarest cultivars, “Tsuyu Midori,” and is grown by Mr. Eiichi on the island of Tanegashima in the very south of Japan. We are the only shop in the world offering this tea from this cultivar. This Shincha is therefore your one-time chance to try this unique green tea. A very delicate aroma and a perfect balance of freshness, mildness, and floral-vegetal notes, as well as sweetness and a full umami, make this ultra-limited Shincha green tea something truly special. Its particularly soft mildness sets this Shincha apart. Of course, Eiichi San completely avoids pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Due to its high quality, this green tea can be steeped 5–7 times! We will only have an extremely limited quantity in stock, as Mr. Eiichi produces only a limited amount each year and the SHINCHA MIDORI is available exclusively from us.
Variety: SHINCHA Sencha (loose green tea, lightly shaded, premium selection)
Characteristics: aromatic and smooth, fresh, slightly sweet, floral and vegetal, mellow, umami, no bitter notes, top-quality First Flush Shincha
Shading: Asamushi (light)
Producer: Mr. Eiichi (Tanegashima Tea Association)
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Tanegashima , Kyushu, Japan
Harvest: Early harvest 2026
Cultivar: Tsuyu Midori
Content: 50g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)
Message from the tea farmer
My goal is not merely to grow Japan’s very first green tea. I strive to produce an exquisite, aromatic tea from Tanegashima—the “home of the first spring tea.” Surrounded by the sea on all sides and blessed with clear air and a mild climate, the first tea is grown naturally, which brings out its fresh aroma particularly well and results in a full-bodied, aromatic tea with a naturally sweet note.
Tea cultivation with total dedication
Passion for green tea: Mr. Eiichi has been researching organic tea cultivation & tea cultivars for years.
Tea fields nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the forests
Directly on the Pacific coast: Mr. Eiichi's tea fields on the southern Japanese island of Tanegashima are cultivated without pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
At least 5 infusions
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Highest green tea quality also means that many infusions are possible from the same tea leaves: from full-bodied & sweet to fresh & fruity to gentle & fresh, the taste of this premium shincha changes from infusion to infusion. Our recommendation for infusion times and temperatures can be found below.
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This loose Shincha green tea has a very smooth, full-bodied aroma with a fine balance of freshness, sweetness & umami and no astringency. The Tsuyu Midori cultivar (tea bush variety) provides a unique, fresh taste.
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This Shincha comes from the far southern island of Tanegashima. Mr. Eiichi runs the farm without the use of pesticides & is very committed to pesticide-free cultivation and the spread of this type of cultivation on Tanegashima.
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The Shincha is naturally grown completely pesticide-free and without chemical fertilizers.
Mr. Eiichi uses tea bushes of the Tsuyu Midori cultivar - another development by Eiichi San - for his full-bodied Sencha. This variation of the tea plant is ready for harvest earlier than Yabukita, for example, and has a sweet, smooth character. Don't know what to do with it? We explain it in our FAQ. -
Shincha is very fresh and has a higher moisture content than regular Sencha green tea. Therefore, you should drink it quickly to fully enjoy its aroma.
1 teaspoon per 100ml / 60 degrees / 120 seconds
The loose tea is brewed in a pot with a sieve. Alternatively, you can use disposable tea bags. It is a sweet, aromatic and smooth green tea and tastes good to both beginners and green tea connoisseurs. Our tutorial video below shows you how to prepare it easily.
For the first infusion, we recommend a temperature of 60°C and a brewing time of 120 seconds. This corresponds roughly to the preparation of Gyokuro and creates a balanced, fully aromatic taste experience with sweetish notes. We would recommend brewing the 2nd infusion at 65°C for 10 seconds. Here, more freshness and a light fruitiness come through. The umami is still strong. For the 3rd infusion, we recommend 70°C and an infusion time of 15 seconds. A nice freshness, slight astringency and a little less umami can be tasted. We recommend the 4th infusion at 75°C and 20s, the 5th infusion at 80°C and 20s and the 6th infusion at 90°C and 40s infusion time.
Another preparation option is the classic Sencha variant: with 70°C water and 60s infusion time, you get a clear, fresh and slightly sweeter infusion. Further infusions are then slightly hotter with a shorter infusion time (10-20s).
Coldinfusion
Our senchas are also particularly suitable for cold brewing: simply double the amount of sencha with cold water and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. Your delicious refreshment is ready. Our tutorial video below shows you this simple and super refreshing preparation method.
Storage
Shincha Sencha comes in a sealed and resealable aroma bag. This makes it super easy to remove and the tea stays fresh for a long time. For even easier removal, we recommend our washi tea tins, artfully covered with tissue paper.