We are very excited to be launching these five single cultivar first harvest 2025 teas again from Nagayama san in Chiran, Kagoshima. This set includes 5 × 5g of each of the cultivars which is a wonderful chance to learn more about these cultivars and your own preference, from one single farmer and producer.

1. Saemidori - the first picked out of the five cultivars, a symbol representing spring - strong umami with a gentle sweetness that lingers in the aftertaste.
2. Yutakamidori - a cultivar that is very sensitve to cold temperatures hence the flavour can vary differently each year. You can expect a balance of umami and bitterness.
3. Yabukita - the staple cultivar for Japanese tea, Nagayama san aims to make it more special by shading the tea before harvest, enhancing an ordinary Yabukita to a more elegant, quality tasting.
4. Meiryoku - expect refreshing notes that makes this tea stand out from the rest of the four, it is a very easy drinking tea especially for beginners who are unfamiliar with umami notes. It has an elegant lingering astringency and unique aroma. 
5. Okumidori - the last to be picked out of these five cultivars, the colour and the scent reminds you deep in the mountains, intense and rich fruity umami notes. Our most interesting cultivar for steamed tea currently!