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Nishi-san's Shincha Meiryoku

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Nishi-san's Shincha Meiryoku

Nishi-san's Shincha Meiryoku

An organic Shincha with unique layers of floral aroma and bittersweet freshness with deep umami.

The name "Meiryoku" (茗緑) is written using the characters for "mei" (茗) and "green" (緑). The Meiryoku cultivar was officially registered in 1986 and is known for its refreshing aroma, taking its name from its bright green appearance.

The first-flush harvest of Meiryoku has higher amino acid and caffeine levels than Yabukita, offering a unique balance of fragrance and rich dashi-like umami. Its depth of flavor and complexity make it an outstanding choice for green tea connoisseurs.

This organic Shincha selection from Nishi-san’s garden is light-steamed and reveals distinctive layers of taste, combining floral aromatics, bittersweet freshness, and deep umami. Aromatic notes of coriander and cherry blossom add further complexity to the cup.

We hope you enjoy this special micro-lot as much as we do.

Cultivar

Meiryoku

Harvest

May 3, 2026

Elevation

400 meters

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45 seconds
Traditional Tea Preparation

Add 6g to a small (150mL / 5 oz) kyusu teapot.

Use water cooled to 170°F. 

Infuse for 45 seconds and decant.

Repeat for another 1-2 infusions for 15 seconds.

Nishi-san’s Garden, Kirishima Mountain, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Kirishima Mountain, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan

Renowned throughout Japan as pioneers of organic green tea cultivation, the Nishi family has been our strongest partner for organic sencha and organic matcha since 2006. Every year, the Nishi family produces exclusive allocations of organic sencha and organic matcha for us. This Nishi family grows more than a dozen different green tea cultivars all with unique characteristics and nuances that make our blends really stand out. Our long standing relationship with the Nishi family allows us to select the very best micro-lots and fine tune our sencha and matcha blends each year. The Nishi Organic Tea Farm consists of many different gardens secluded in pine and cedar forests of Kirishima Mountain, an active volcano on Kyushu, Island. The densely forested area where these amazing tea farms are located provides a natural buffer zone that protects the tea gardens from industrial pollution.