Shincha Teabags (Teapot Size - 8 Bags)

Each spring, as the weather starts to warm, the tea fields in the mountains south of Kyoto begin to awaken. The tea plants, after saving their energy during the long, cold 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.

In the micro-climate where the new leaves grow, 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.

While we are excited for what the harvest of 2026 Shincha will bring, every release of Shincha shares the vibrancy and energy of just-picked tea leaves.

For an easy batch of fragrant Shincha, try these large teabags. Each is filled with the same Shincha teabags as the loose leaf version. The teabags are a spacious, pyramid shape, allowing the leaves to expand freely while they brew. They're large enough to be used in a teapot or a pitcher, and you can also use them with a large mug when brewing for one.