Discover Shirahime, a rare white-leaf green tea born from a natural mutation in Fukuoka's celebrated Yame tea region. This exceptional tea won the Gold Prize at the World Tea Contest 2021, and now comes packaged in a tidy 50g can, perfect as a gift or a serene addition to your daily routine.
The dry leaves appear a soft green at first, but watch closely as they steep: gradually their signature pale yellow-white color emerges, a transformation that's genuinely striking to see. Brew them at 60 to 70 degrees Celsius, the same method used for gyokuro or premium sencha, and the leaves unfurl into a vivid emerald green infusion.
Sip it and you'll find an elegant, sweet aroma paired with a smooth, deep umami richness, so pronounced that some describe it as tasting like natural gyokuro.
Yame in Fukuoka prefecture is renowned as one of Japan's finest green tea growing regions. Shirahime offers a rare taste of that heritage, turning a simple pot of tea into a fascinating visual and sensory experience.
Shirahime, a rare white-leaf green tea created through a natural mutation in Yame. This 50 g tin contains yellow-white tea leaves with an elegant, sweet aroma and a smooth, rich umami flavor comparable to natural gyokuro. The brewed tea has an emerald-green color.
Winner of the Gold Award at the World Green Tea Contest 2021. Brew with 60 to 70°C water, using a method similar to gyokuro or premium sencha. The leaves appear slightly green at first, revealing their white leaves as they unfurl.
