Yabukita (Sencha / Asamiya, Shiga)

Sweetness (umami): ★★ Astringency: ★★★ Color: ★★ This variety has a refreshing, clean, and astringent taste that is characteristic of tea. Its quality as a sencha is excellent, with a subtle fragrance and an excellent balance of sweetness and astringency. Shiga Prefecture Asamiya Asamiya is located on the border between Kyoto and Shiga prefectures. It is said to be the oldest tea producing region in Japan, and is one of the top five famous tea producing regions in Japan. The region is located at an altitude of about 400m, and has a climate with large temperature differences between day and night and frequent fog, making it an ideal region for cultivating tea.