Yame Sencha | Fukuoka Reserve

Yame Sencha | Fukuoka Reserve – Deep-Steamed Umami Sencha from Fukuoka

Yame Sencha Fukuoka Reserve is sourced from the respected tea farms of Yame in Fukuoka Prefecture. Yame produces only around 3% of Japan's tea, yet it is admired worldwide for natural sweetness and strong umami, giving retailers a rare regional sencha with a clear point of difference.

The region is legendary for producing Japan's finest gyokuro, and that heritage is evident in this sencha. It is processed with a prolonged deep-steaming method, so the leaves appear as fine, delicate fragments — an intentional technique that extracts maximum flavor and yields an opaque, emerald-green liquor with a lush, velvety mouthfeel. The flavor shows vibrant vegetal notes of fresh spinach and snow peas, with a distinctive fruity nuance reminiscent of raspberry. The texture is creamy and velvety, similar to matcha, and the finish carries warm undertones of dark chocolate and toasted sesame. It is a first-flush tea that is savory, sweet and only mildly astringent, and like all green teas it is naturally rich in antioxidants and L-theanine. A kyusu or teapot with a fine filter is recommended to hold back the delicate leaf fragments, and it rewards multiple infusions. It pairs well with sushi, tofu dishes and Japanese sweets, and makes a vivid iced green tea.

Product Profile

• Type: Green tea, deep-steamed sencha (fukamushi)
• Origin: Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
• Harvest: First flush
• Liquor: Opaque emerald green
• Flavor: Fresh spinach and snow peas with a raspberry-like nuance
• Texture / Finish: Lush, creamy, matcha-like; dark chocolate and toasted sesame
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine (green tea)

Key Selling Points

• Rare regional origin, around 3% of Japan's production
• From a region famed for top-grade gyokuro
• Deep-steamed for maximum flavor and body
• Powerful umami with natural sweetness and mild astringency
• Strong pairing with sushi and Japanese menus

Rich, creamy and refreshing, Yame Sencha Fukuoka Reserve brings a luxurious taste of one of Japan's hidden tea regions to your lineup.