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2026 Qingxin Japanese Black Tea from Sashima
Warm and aromatic Japanese black tea with honey sweetness and delicate floral notes reminiscent of lavender. It's made from Qingxin-wulong, the heritage Taiwanese cultivar typically reserved for oolong and the foundation of Taiwan's most celebrated teas.
Sashima is one of the coldest tea-growing regions in Japan, and its harsh winters and short growing season make this cultivar especially hard to grow. The producer has still managed to turn it into a black tea with the floral complexity Qingxin is known for, fully oxidized into something soft, sweet, and very low in astringency.
The liquor has a pleasant presence without being heavy, with spicy notes that develop in the finish. The cultivar's signature florals linger in the aftertaste.
From the Kimura family in Yamazaki, Sakai Town, Sashima district, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Harvested 2026
$ 19.00