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Premium Sencha Asahi
Premium Sencha Asahi
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Rich Umami · Balanced · Refined
A refined, full-bodied sencha with pronounced umami, gentle sweetness and a beautifully balanced finish.
朝日 (Asahi) is one of Ryuouen’s most popular sencha, made from tea grown in the Uji Wazuka region and blended with Yamashiro sencha. Named after the premium Asahi cultivar, it reflects Ryuouen’s careful approach to producing tea for Kyoto’s tea culture.
朝日 “Asahi”
朝日 means “morning sun” a fitting name for a tea with a bright, clear character.
The tea is built around a satisfying balance of umami, bitterness and astringency, with the umami particularly pronounced. It has enough depth to be enjoyed on its own, while its clean, structured character also makes it an excellent accompaniment to Japanese sweets.
Unlike lighter, more delicate sencha, Asahi offers a deeper and more substantial cup without becoming heavy. Brewed at a slightly cooler temperature, its sweetness and umami come forward beautifully.
How to Brew
Sencha
5g tea
150ml water
70–80°C
60 seconds
Pour slowly and enjoy the balance of umami, sweetness and gentle astringency.
For a lighter, more aromatic cup, use a slightly lower temperature and shorter infusion.
The second infusion can be brewed slightly hotter to reveal more of the tea's bright, refreshing character.
Tasting Notes
Deep Umami · Gentle Sweetness · Balanced Astringency · Clean Finish
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Details
Weight: 70g
Origin: Uji Wazuka & Yamashiro, Kyoto, Japan
Pairing
朝日’s pronounced umami and balanced finish make it especially suited to wagashi, Japanese sweets and lightly sweet desserts.
It is equally satisfying enjoyed on its own, allowing its layered balance of sweetness, umami and gentle astringency to unfold.
Recommended Storage
Store in an airtight container away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas.
For the best flavour and aroma, enjoy soon after opening.
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ABOUT THE MAKER
Ryuouen | 柳桜園 | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
Established in 1875, Ryuouen (柳桜園) is an unusual case among long-established teahouses, as it's run by only nine employees.
Ryuouen is a tea producer rooted in the historic tea-growing region of Uji, Kyoto - an area long regarded as the heart of Japan’s finest green tea. With deep respect for tradition, Ryuouen cultivates and processes Uji matcha and sencha using time-honoured methods refined over generations.
Carefully managing cultivation, shading, harvesting, and stone-grinding, they focus on producing tea with clarity, depth, and balance. Their teas are characterised by vibrant colour, refined umami, and a clean, lingering finish.
Dedicated to quality and seasonality, Ryuouen’s work reflects the craftsmanship and quiet precision that define authentic Uji tea.
One day, we received some tea from Ryuouen as a souvenir from Japan and were incredibly impressed by its taste. We contacted Ryuouen, and they explained, "We make an effort to maintain the quality of our tea, and to achieve this, we prefer to keep our business small." They sell their products exclusively in their own stores, do not sell online, and only open pop-up shops a few times a year. Additionally, what impressed us was that they haven't changed their method of selling tea. It takes one hour to grind 40 grams of matcha, and the tea is sold by weight in their store.
After sharing our enthusiasm for matcha with them, they agreed to let us sell their products in Australia. We are honoured to be able to bring their matcha to Australia and share this exceptional tea with you.