Yamadashi aracha tea Asamiya 200g

Yamadashi aracha is an artisanal tea from Mr Katagi’s small tea garden, where no artificial fertilisers or chemical pesticides have been used for 50 years. Aracha means unsorted tea – it also contains larger leaves and the stems of the tea bushes. In the final stage of production, it is lightly roasted, which gives it a unique aroma. Notes of honey are noticeable, harmoniously blending with subtle hints of sour fruits. The infusion has a clear, greenish-golden color and a crisp flavor with delicate notes of bread and cookies. Yamadashi aracha tea is grown on mountain slopes in Shiga Prefecture, on fertile soils near Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. It is an excellent tea for daily drinking; it refreshes, energizes, and detoxifies the body. Note the minimalist packaging and generous 200g pack size.

Harvest time: June 2025.

Asamiya is a tea-growing region near the town of Shigaraki in Shiga Prefecture. It claims to have the longest history of tea cultivation in Japan. The Buddhist monk Saichō, who brought tea seeds from China to Japan in the 9th century, planted them at the foot of Mount Hieizan and in Miyajiri in the Asamiya region. It is a region little known compared to the famous Uji or Shizuoka, but highly prized amongst tea connoisseurs in Japan. Tea from Asamiya is considered a refined, exclusive tea and has been presented to the Emperor of Japan on numerous occasions, which is a great honour. Teas from Mr Katagi’s garden have won numerous awards at tea competitions in Japan.

Properties

Sencha is rich in catechins, which are produced in tea leaves when exposed to sunlight. Catechin is a very valuable healthy ingredient in green tea – it lowers blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, supports cancer prevention, and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. It also helps regulate the body’s metabolism. Sencha contains caffeine, which stimulates the body, making it a healthy alternative to morning coffee.

Teaware

In Japan, sencha is usually prepared in relatively small (approx. 200 -300ml) teapots called kyusu. These are low teapots with a characteristic handle perpendicular to the spout. You will find them in many designs in our store. Sencha cups are also low, often gently flaring towards the top. In Japan, it is said that cups that are light in colour inside allow you to enjoy the emerald colour of the tea.

Brewing instructions

First brewing – 3g of tea per 100ml of water, temperature 80ºC, time 1–1,5 minutes.

Second and third brewing – 80º–90ºC, 0,5 minutes.

Weight: 200g

Best before: January 2027