Miyabi Shincha (Pre-Order)

We are excited to share the fresh harvest of our flagship sencha, Miyabi, as our second Shincha release of the 2024 season. This is a beautiful and singular expression of the tea that in many ways seeded Kettl years ago. Shincha is an indicator of the arrival of spring and this young, fresh green tea is sold for only a small window of time—roughly a month. We're taking pre-orders for this limited Shincha release of Miyabi for those looking to taste the freshest expression of this core Kettl tea. 

Miyabi is our flagship sencha. This medium steamed tea is produced in the mountains of Okuyame. At this elevation, the tea plants are exposed to direct sunlight during the day and cool nighttime temperatures. These dynamic conditions slow plant growth and concentrate flavor. After harvest, the tea goes through the traditional firing process known as "hiire" which imparts the quintessential toasted quality Yame sencha are known for. The resulting cup possesses a vibrant freshness packed with sweetness, a deep nuttiness reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, and a rich body with very low astringency.

Domestic pre-orders will ship for free and will be dispatched once the tea arrives in our Brooklyn warehouse. We expect the tea to arrive within the next 10 days. Any in-stock items purchased in the same order still qualify for shipping fees and will be dispatched immediately.