Sashima Black Tea Zairaishu First Flush brings a delicate nectar straight to your teacup. Harvested on May 14, 2025 from old indigenous tea bushes, this loose leaf spring black tea undergoes light fermentation to keep its flavor profile soft and refined. The result is a remarkably fragrant brew filled with notes of sweet honey, gentle flowers, and a touch of butter. It carries a light body with zero astringency, offering a sweet taste that ends with an enticing floral aroma.
Sashima, located in Ibaraki Prefecture northeast of Tokyo, is a lively tea region traditionally known for producing green sencha. In recent years, a small number of master craftspeople there have turned their skill toward crafting exceptional black tea. This 30g package offers a rare taste of that emerging art, bringing together traditional local tea trees and modern small-batch expertise.
To prepare the ideal brew, use 3 grams of tea leaves with 150ml of boiling water at 100°C, and steep for 5 minutes. It is a wonderful choice for anyone looking to explore the quiet elegance of Japanese black tea.
Sashima Native Cultivar Black Tea, 1st Flush, 30 g
A lightly oxidized black tea made from old local native tea trees in Sakai Town, Sashima District, Ibaraki Prefecture. Harvested May 14, 2025.
It has sweet floral aromas reminiscent of honey, with a hint of butter. The cup is rich and sweet, finishing with an appetizing floral fragrance and no astringency.
Oxidation: Low Body: Light Astringency: None
Brewing guide: 3 g tea leaves, 150 ml water at 100°C, steep for 5 minutes.
