Tencha Mimoto Japanese "Limited Edition"

Tencha Mimoto Japanese "Limited Edition" – Unground Matcha Leaf from Kyoto

Tencha Mimoto is a rare Japanese green tea produced in historic Kyoto and offered as a Tealyra North America exclusive. Tencha is matcha in its unground form, which makes this deep emerald tea a genuine discovery for many customers. For specialty tea shops, cafes and premium retailers, it offers an exclusive, conversation-starting product that is rarely seen outside Japan.

To produce tencha, the tea plants are shaded for two to three weeks before harvest. The leaves are then steamed and dried without rolling, a method quite different from most traditional Japanese green teas. The result is a very nutritious tea, rich in theanine, that brews a dark, rich infusion with a remarkably smooth character. The dry leaf appears as flat, unrolled, deep emerald flakes. The liquor is a dark, rich green, and the flavor is deep, sweet and rich without the usual grassy astringency. The character is smooth and neutral yet never weak, and the finish is soft, sweet and lingering. Because it lacks the sharp, grassy notes many people associate with green tea, it can win over green tea skeptics, and its high theanine content supports a calm, focused state of mind. It is best brewed gently in a small teapot and served in small cups, with the leaves re-steeped for several infusions. It pairs with delicate Japanese sweets and makes a memorable gift for enthusiasts.

Product Profile

• Type: Japanese green tea (tencha, unground matcha leaf)
• Origin: Kyoto, Japan
• Processing: Shaded two to three weeks; steamed and dried without rolling
• Dry Leaf: Flat, unrolled, deep emerald flakes
• Liquor: Dark, rich green
• Flavor: Deep, sweet and rich without grassy astringency
• Finish: Soft, sweet and lingering
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine

Key Selling Points

• A Tealyra North America exclusive
• From historic Kyoto, Japan
• Shade-grown and rich in theanine
• Sweet and smooth with no harsh astringency
• Rare product with strong educational and gifting appeal

Limited and distinctive, Tencha Mimoto is a must-have for businesses catering to serious tea enthusiasts.