Dosaki Tenryo Organic Sencha 100g | First Flush Japanese Green Tea from Shizuoka

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Dosaki Tenryo Organic Sencha is a premium first-flush Japanese green tea cultivated at one of Japan's most historic tea gardens — founded in 1550 and dedicated to crafting tea for the Tokugawa shogunate for over 300 years. Made exclusively from the first young buds of the season, this Organic JAS certified sencha offers a rich, concentrated umami with minimal bitterness.

Flavour Profile

• Deep umami from first-flush buds only
• Low bitterness with a smooth, lingering finish
• Fresh, grassy aroma characteristic of Shizuoka sencha
• Natural sweetness that develops with each sip

How to Brew

• First brew: Boil water, then cool to 60°C. Pour into a teapot and steep for 1 minute 20 seconds before pouring into cups. The lower temperature draws out the natural sweetness and umami while keeping bitterness low.
• Second brew: Pour boiling water and steep for 20 seconds for a fuller, bolder flavour. A gentle bitterness will develop — pairs beautifully with Japanese sweets.

The Tea Garden That Crafted Tea for the Tokugawa Shogunate

Dosaki Tenryo Tea Garden was founded in 1550 in Ozedo, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka. Nestled in a mountain valley with limited direct sunlight, its tea was so exceptional it was chosen by the Tokugawa shogunate as their dedicated tea garden — crafting tea exclusively for the shogun's family for over 300 years.

Just as Kyoto's famous gyokuro is shade-grown to develop deeper flavour, this valley's natural shade and dramatic day-to-night temperature shifts draw out rich umami while keeping bitterness low. The 15th generation farmer, Masaaki Dosaki, grows all tea using certified organic methods and also serves as an Organic JAS inspector, guiding fellow farmers across the region.

First-Flush Buds Only — An Exceptionally Rare Sencha

Most tea farms harvest the first, second, and third flushes of the season. Mr. Dosaki harvests only the very first young buds — the most flavourful the plant produces all year. Every bud that emerges after the first flush is cut away and returned to the soil as compost. The result is a beautifully pure, richly umami sencha made exclusively from the finest leaves of the season.

Product Details

• Brand: Dosaki Tenryo Tea Garden
• Type: Organic Sencha (Japanese Green Tea)
• Net weight: 100g
• Certification: Organic JAS certified
• Harvest: First flush — first young buds of the season only
• Origin: Ozedo, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
• Storage: Keep away from direct sunlight and humidity. Store in a cool, dark place.
• Shelf life: Please check the package label upon receipt

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Shipping

Preparation time: 1-2 business days. Estimated delivery: 7-21 days in total depending on destination and customs processing. No cancellation after shipment.

Important: This is a food product. Please check the package label before use if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. Expiry date may vary by lot and should be confirmed from the actual package before shipment.