Uji Shincha Drip Teabags (Cup Size) - 6 Bags

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 course of a month, these buds start 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. This limited release is only available for a short time in early summer.

In the mountainous environment where the trees grow, small changes in the weather day-to-day affect the nuances that develop in the tea. As a result, the distinctive character of this year’s Shincha will never be repeated.

Shincha 2025’s highlight is its brilliant, soaring fragrance. It’s classic Shincha: sunny, fresh, and vivid green.

In the cup, its umami is robust, concentrated, and satisfying. The savory notes linger long after you swallow, while the dry, astringent notes are relatively light, making this an accessible year for beginners.

Its aroma reminds us of snap peas, tomato vine, and fresh-cut grass.

Visually, its beautiful vibrant leaves and golden brew color make this year’s Shincha a treat for the eyes as well.

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

These pour-over style teabags are a unique innovation, combining the amazing fragrance of brewing loose-leaf Shincha with the convenience of a teabag. Use them for a quick cup of fragrant Shincha at the office. To brew, first tear open the top of the bag, and place the hooks over the side of your mug. Then, slowly pour hot water over the leaves, and enjoy how Shincha's vibrant, green fragrance blossoms up from the mug. After a minute, take the teabag out, and enjoy.