Marukyu Koyamaen
Uji Shincha - 2026 New Harvest Green Tea from Kyoto
Uji, Kyoto
70–75°C, 3–4g per cup, 60 seconds. 2–3 infusions.
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Shincha (new tea) is the name given to the freshly harvested and produced tea. May is the month in which sencha is harvested, so this Uji Shincha has come straight from the tea fields to your cup! This Shincha from Marukyu Koyamaen has a fresh, grassy flavour. You can really taste the Kyoto spring sunshine!
A Note from the Tea Master
What is Shincha?
Shincha (new tea) is the new harvest tea in Spring. Green tea is harvested three to four times a year, from spring to autumn, and its taste changes depending on the harvest time. Shincha, made from the soft new leaves harvested in spring - the first harvest of the year - has an exceptional aroma and taste. The fresh and refreshing aroma of the green leaves is a uniquely charming tea. The flavour of ordinary green tea is a deep harmonious blend of sweetness, bitterness and astringency, but Shincha has a more subtle bitterness and astringency, and a strong umami and sweetness.
This difference is due to the high levels of theanine (a type of amino acid), which is the umami component in green tea, and which is at its height in spring, and low levels of catechin (a type of polyphenol), which is the source of bitterness and astringency. Theanine, a flavour component in tea, is known to not only support the deliciousness of first harvest tea, but also to have a possible effect on our mental health. Many people feel a sense of relief and calm when they drink green tea.
According to the Japan Tea Association, there is a good reason for this sensation, and research has shown that theanine has a relaxing effect that relieves anxiety, as well as a stress-reducing effect and helps improve the quality of sleep. I think that Shincha also shares something with Beaujolais Nouveau, as it is a fresh drink we need to enjoy in a particular season!
50g Net.
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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
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Returns
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- 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
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How to Prepare Shincha
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