Hoshino Seichaen

Hoshino Shirahime White Leaf Sencha Tea

Name: Hoshino Shirahime White Leaf Sencha Tea
Brand: Hoshino Seichaen
SKU: SKU-54971927855487
Price: 25.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£25.00

Taxes included.

Yame, Fukuoka

60–70°C, 3–4g per cup, 60–90 seconds. 2–3 infusions.

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About the Producer
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Gold Award Winner – 2021 World Green Tea Contest

Experience the exquisite charm of "Shirahime" White Leaf Tea, a rare tea born in Yame, Japan. This exceptional tea offers a delicate yellow-white hue, a sweet and refined aroma, and a smooth, rich flavour profile.

When brewed, its striking emerald-green infusion captivates the senses. Ideal for special occasions or as a luxurious gift, "Shirahime" is best enjoyed steeped at 60–70°C, following the brewing method for gyokuro or premium sencha.

Admire the transformation as the slightly green tea leaves unfurl to reveal their remarkable white tones – a visual and magical delight.

Please note that all best before dates are in the Japanese format YY.MM.DD

50g net weight tin

Famous for their high-grade shaded teas such as Gyokuro and Matcha, Hoshino Seichaen has been producing tea in the foggy mountain village of Yame for almost 80 years. They aim to manufacture and process high-quality tea with all their heart, whilst preserving the age-old traditions that make Japanese tea so special.

Once opened store in an opaque, air tight container such as a tea caddy.

Gift Wrapping Service

For a special finishing touch, add our gift wrapping service to your cart and your order will be carefully wrapped in a reusable Japanese furoshiki cloth, reflecting the beauty and tradition of Japanese gift giving. Available for an additional £5.50.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery

We generally use Royal Mail for our deliveries:

UK Standard Delivery (dispatched in 3–5 working days) – £4.95
UK orders over £60 – FREE
Store Collection (1–2 working days) – FREE
EU Delivery – £19.00
US Delivery – from £15.00
Everywhere Else – from £16.00

Delivery times are estimates and may vary during busy periods or due to customs.

Customs & Import Charges

For EU orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT is collected at checkout. Orders over €150 may be subject to additional customs charges on arrival.

For deliveries outside the EU, any customs duties, taxes or import fees are the responsibility of the customer.

For full Delivery details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Returns

We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you’re not completely satisfied, we’re happy to help.

Full-price items: return within 14 days
Return postage: paid by the customer, unless the item is faulty, incorrect or not as described
Food items: unfortunately cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons

For full Returns details, please see our Delivery & Returns Policy.

Hoshino Shirahime White Leaf Sencha Tea

£25.00

How to Prepare Sencha

Add 3–4g of Shirahime leaves per cup to a kyusu (Japanese teapot).
Add 60–70ml of hot water per cup at around 60–70°C.
Allow the tea to infuse for around 60–90 seconds, then pour evenly into cups. Be sure to empty the teapot completely.
The same leaves can be used for 2–3 infusions. For the second infusion, use slightly hotter water and steep for 10–15 seconds.

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