White package of individually wrapped Shincha New Harvest teabag in front of white and green box of teabags
White package of individually wrapped Shincha New Harvest teabag in front of white and green box of teabags Two hands holding translucent Drip Teabag with bright green leaves inside and removing seal to be able to spread open teabag Two hands spreading two panels at top of Drip Teabag across edges of white Ippodo Tea logo mug and clipping teabag to sides Water being poured from spout of silver teapot into white Ippodo Tea logo mug through Drip Teabag clipped onto top of mug Person in sweater holding mug of steeping tea in both hands with drip teabag clipped onto top beside plate of wagashi dessert
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Uji Shincha Drip Teabags (Cup Size) - 6 Bags

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A brand new, pour-over style tea bag filled with Shincha, the fresh new harvest of sencha green tea. Use for an easy cup of fragrant tea at the office.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly
The best before date is 150 days from when it is freshly packaged in Japan. For the best experience, consume within around one month of opening.
Serving size1 teabag per cup (5 fl oz.)
Size 5.9" × 1.6" × 9.6"
Net weight0.8 oz (0.14 oz per bag)
Quantity6 teabags

Note: Limited quantity available.

Each spring, as the weather starts to warm, the tea fields in the mountains south of Kyoto begin to awaken. The tea plants that huddled up, storing their energy and nutrients over the cold, long winter, begin to put out tiny green buds. Over the next month, these buds begin to grow, reaching up and up for the wide blue sky. When the time is right, tea farmers get busy harvesting the spry new leaves.

At Ippodo, we blend selected fresh new sencha harvests to produce our Shincha tea each year.

Shincha 2024 is well-balanced, flavorful, and vivid. Its fragrance is the most vibrant in recent memory- sunny, fresh, green, and vegetal. In the cup, its plentiful umami is balanced by a tinge of crisp astringency. In the undertones, it has a mineral-like, slate-like quality that adds a nice structure to the experience. Finally, beautiful vibrant green leaves and a bright golden brew color make this year’s Shincha a visual treat as well.

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For first-timers, this year is a classic introduction to Shincha, full of energy and green freshness. Longtime sencha fans will enjoy its verdant fragrance, balanced taste, and complexity over many brews.

New this year, these pour over style teabags are fit for a quick cup of fragrant Shincha for one. To use, tear open the top of the bag, and place the hooks over the side of your mug. Slowly pour over hot water over the leaves, and enjoy how Shincha's vibrant, green fragrance wafts up from the leaves. After a minute, take the teabag out, and enjoy.

Ways to Prepare

Easily enjoy the fresh fragrance of Shincha with these unique pour-over style teabags.

1. Prepare the teabag
Use 1 teabag
Open the bag along the perforated line.
Two hands holding translucent Drip Teabag with bright green leaves inside and removing seal to be able to spread open teabag
Two hands holding translucent Drip Teabag with bright green leaves inside and removing seal to be able to spread open teabag
Shincha Drip Teabags
1. Prepare the teabag
Use 1 teabag
Open the bag along the perforated line.
2. Place on mug & add water
150 mL (5 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Place the hooks over the sides of a mug and pour water on leaves.
Two hands spreading two panels at top of Drip Teabag across edges of white Ippodo Tea logo mug and clipping teabag to sides
Two hands spreading two panels at top of Drip Teabag across edges of white Ippodo Tea logo mug and clipping teabag to sides
Shincha Drip Teabags
2. Place on mug & add water
150 mL (5 oz) 100°C (212°F)
Place the hooks over the sides of a mug and pour water on leaves.
3. Brew
60 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
Water being poured from spout of silver teapot into white Ippodo Tea logo mug through Drip Teabag clipped onto top of mug
Water being poured from spout of silver teapot into white Ippodo Tea logo mug through Drip Teabag clipped onto top of mug
Shincha Drip Teabags
3. Brew
60 seconds
Brew without stirring or disturbing the tea leaves.
4. Serve
Remove teabag
Enjoy in the mug you brewed in!
Mug of steeping tea drip teabag clipped onto top beside plate of wagashi dessert
Mug of steeping tea drip teabag clipped onto top beside plate of wagashi dessert
Shincha Drip Teabags
4. Serve
Remove teabag
Enjoy in the mug you brewed in!