Description
Honyama is a notable distinction of sencha from a high mountain region of Shizuoka, Japan. Okouchi is a small town within this region which was historically significant as one of the premium cultivation sites of tribute tea for the Emperor. Our partners keep up with rare practices of handpicking and light steaming with mountain spring water to honor the traditions of this prestigious tea region.
The valley farms and cool, foggy weather provide a special quality of tea that exudes the phenomenon known as Yamano Kaori, literally "mountain aroma." The mists shroud the tea bushes during peak harvesting season, which enhances the floral aromas in the tea and allows for gradual growth, concentrating amino acids and reducing sharp tannin.
Yamano Kaori is understood as "mountain character" by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. The infusion is lustrous with a lemony-lime yellow hue, has stimulating springtime energy and high levels of umami, amino acids and sweetness.
Yamano Kaori is understood as “mountain character” by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. This energizing and fresh lot has a bittersweet balance of brisk and umami flavors with a spring dewdrop essence.
The valley farms and cool, foggy weather provide a special quality of tea that exudes the phenomenon known as Yamano Kaori, literally "mountain aroma." The mists shroud the tea bushes during peak harvesting season, which enhances the floral aromas in the tea and allows for gradual growth, concentrating amino acids and reducing sharp tannin.
Yamano Kaori is understood as "mountain character" by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. The infusion is lustrous with a lemony-lime yellow hue, has stimulating springtime energy and high levels of umami, amino acids and sweetness.
Yamano Kaori is understood as “mountain character” by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. This energizing and fresh lot has a bittersweet balance of brisk and umami flavors with a spring dewdrop essence.
Origin
Shizuoka, Japan
Description
Honyama is a notable distinction of sencha from a high mountain region of Shizuoka, Japan. Okouchi is a small town within this region which was historically significant as one of the premium cultivation sites of tribute tea for the Emperor. Our partners keep up with rare practices of handpicking and light steaming with mountain spring water to honor the traditions of this prestigious tea region.
The valley farms and cool, foggy weather provide a special quality of tea that exudes the phenomenon known as Yamano Kaori, literally "mountain aroma." The mists shroud the tea bushes during peak harvesting season, which enhances the floral aromas in the tea and allows for gradual growth, concentrating amino acids and reducing sharp tannin.
Yamano Kaori is understood as "mountain character" by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. The infusion is lustrous with a lemony-lime yellow hue, has stimulating springtime energy and high levels of umami, amino acids and sweetness.
Yamano Kaori is understood as “mountain character” by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. This energizing and fresh lot has a bittersweet balance of brisk and umami flavors with a spring dewdrop essence.
The valley farms and cool, foggy weather provide a special quality of tea that exudes the phenomenon known as Yamano Kaori, literally "mountain aroma." The mists shroud the tea bushes during peak harvesting season, which enhances the floral aromas in the tea and allows for gradual growth, concentrating amino acids and reducing sharp tannin.
Yamano Kaori is understood as "mountain character" by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. The infusion is lustrous with a lemony-lime yellow hue, has stimulating springtime energy and high levels of umami, amino acids and sweetness.
Yamano Kaori is understood as “mountain character” by Japanese tasting experts and is defined by the balance of bittersweetness and mild briskness of tannin. This energizing and fresh lot has a bittersweet balance of brisk and umami flavors with a spring dewdrop essence.
Tasting Notes
Brilliant expression of floral aromas in an elegant structure.
Traditional Preparation
HOK100-RP
Reviews
Reviews
Honyama, Honyummy
This tea is great! The floral notes are spectacular and I love the high mountain feeling I get in my
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head and body when I have a cup. Clean-burning, clear-headed and energetic. Rishi's review note comparing it to Bao Zhong is what got me interested initially, because that oolong is so good and I'm glad I purchased this Honyama. Also, plenty of flavor left to be enjoyed in the third steeping. Such an excellent tea, especially considering the price. Buy some and you'll love it!
Aaron