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Shincha Yume 2026 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Shincha Yume 2026 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Dosage 1 TL (gestr.-geh.)

Temperature 123 55-70°

Infusions 4

Brewing time 30-60 sek

Cold infusions

For this year, we have combined the characteristically dreamlike, elegant fragrance of Yume Kaori (‘Dream Aroma’) with the delicately aromatic sweetness of the Sae Midori cultivar. Shincha Yume has a brilliant green liquor and is, once again this year, a treat for all the senses!
Special features

Shincha the ‘new tea’ heralds the start of the tea season every spring. It is the first tea made from the delicate, particularly aromatic leaf tips, which are harvested as early as mid-April in Kagoshima’s subtropical climate. 

To capture the fresh aroma as effectively as possible, Shincha is dried slightly more gently in the final processing stage than is usually the case with Sencha, giving the teas a special freshness that is particularly pronounced in Shincha Yume. Cultivars: 90% Yume Kaori from the KEIKO Organic Farm in Kawanabe (Chiran) 10% Sae Midori from Yamaguchi-san (Osumi) 

 Kabusecha is a green tea produced by shading the tea plants for 7–10 days prior to harvesting, which results in a high content of chlorophyll and other active compounds whilst minimising the formation of bitter substances. Its characteristic ‘shade-grown aroma’ is known as Ooika. 

Incidentally, early harvests such as Shincha Yume also have a particularly high theanine content, which is noticeable in their sweetish flavour. 

 Preparation 

 For Shincha Yume, we recommend a shorter steeping time of 40 seconds and a temperature of 65–70°C to allow the fragrance and velvety texture to fully develop. Allow the first infusion to steep for about 1 minute. After that, a few seconds are sufficient to draw out the leaves’ aroma. 

For the final infusion, you can increase the steeping time slightly to coax out every last bit of flavour. Should the tea still turn out stronger than desired, the intensity of the flavour can be easily adjusted by adding a little more water. 

Intensively steamed early-harvest teas are particularly well suited to cold infusions (Mizudashi). Even with cold water, Shincha Yume develops a particularly silky texture and refreshing clarity after just about 5 minutes of steeping. The sweet theanine notes also come into their own particularly well, as the bitter compounds do not dissolve as strongly in cold water.

Storage

To preserve the tea's valuable flavours and ingredients as much as possible, please close the bag tightly and store it in a cool, dark place in the fridge or freezer.

Properties

Ingredients: 100%Kabusecha(green tea) from certified organic cultivation
Origin: Japan -Kagoshima
Degree of steaming: Fukamushi- deeply steamed
Dregree of shading: Half shade (7 - 10 days)

Green tea preparation instructions

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Prepare

Prepare a cup for each person that has a capacity of 80 to 100 ml. Allow the boiled water to cool to 80° to 60°C, depending on the type. To do this, either put the water in a cooling bowl or pour it directly into the cups to cool, which will also preheat them.

Grüntee Zubereitung

Dose

Put a level teaspoon of tea per person into a clay pot. Pour one cup of water per person over the leaves. Allow the first infusion to brew for a maximum of 30 to 60 seconds.

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Pour

If the tea is to be served to several people, first pour a little tea into each cup and then fill the cups in reverse order. This way, the tea will be the same strength in all cups. The pouring movements gradually give the tea the right green color. Pour out the last "golden" drops and prevent the tea from brewing any further.

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Enjoy

Serve the tea fresh. In Japan, a small sweet treat is often served with unsweetened tea. For further infusions, pour water over the tea leaves again. Only allow to steep for about 15 seconds, as the leaf has already swollen and the ingredients are released more quickly. Distribute quickly all around.

More information on green tea preparation

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Der Shincha Yume ist ein Ausnahmetee und entspricht der Shop-Beschreibung vollkommen. Aus meiner Sicht beträgt die optimale Aufgusstemperatur 60 Grad bei halbminütiger Ziehzeit. Dieser Shincha verdient eine stille Umgebung und friedliche Atmosphäre, in der er seine erhebende und stärkende Wirkung entfalten kann.

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Ich freue mich jedes Jahr wieder auf den Shincha Yume. Auch dieses Jahr mit neuem Blend wieder ein Genuß. Am besten frühmorgens in aller Stille genießen.

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CylindricalKyusu teapot
Small cylindrical kyusu in dark aubergine-colored clay with a silky-matte surface and integrated fine-mesh stainless steel strainer, which is also ideal for fine-particle teas such as fukamushicha.  Japanese Kyusu side handle teapots are ideal for preparing green tea. The tea leaves can unfold freely in the pot and are held back in the pot by the integrated sieve in front of the spout during infusion.  The filling quantity of the pot should be selected so that the tea can be completely distributed over the cup(s) provided and no water remains in the pot. The leaves remain in the pot and are then simply brewed again briefly with water for further infusions. This pot is ideal for one person. However, for particularly fine teas that are enjoyed in very small bowls, the pot can also be used for two people.  Dimensions Maximum filling quantity: 150 ml Practical filling quantity: 125 ml For 1-2 people  Variations  Please note that the shape, color and size of the tea ceramics may vary slightly, especially with handmade pieces like this one! Please do not exert unnecessary pressure on the metal strainers and do not try to remove them The soft mouthpiece is intended as protection during transportation. It can be removed when using the teapot. It is not suitable for the dishwasher or microwave usage. For everyday cleaning, simply tap out the tea grounds and rinse with clean water. Please avoid dishwasher detergent or bicarbonate soda as these can leave stains on the surface of the teapot.

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Filter-in green bottle - Drinking bottle, small “Smokey Green”, 300ml
Filter-in green bottle - Drinking bottle, small “Smokey Green”, 300ml
The small "Filter-in green bottle" drinking bottle with integrated strainer for preparing cold infusions in the color "Smokey Green" Filling quantity: 300 ml  Ideal for preparing cold infusions of green tea - for a rich but mild aroma. Practical: when brewed cold, the sweetness of the L-theanine in the green tea comes into its own, while the bitter substances remain in the background even after a long brewing time. You can therefore simply store your Mizudashi green tea in the fridge - it will stay fresh, green and mildly aromatic for hours!  Depending on the type of tea, a few minutes are sufficient for infusion, for example KEIKO Shincha Yume (Fukamushi). For less steamed teas or herbal infusions, a longer infusion time of several hours is recommended.  Thanks to the heat-resistant glass, the bottle is also suitable for hot infusions - make sure that only as much water is poured in as is needed so that the tea does not continue to infuse in the bottle. Do not shake the bottle during preparation, but only turn or swirl it carefully, otherwise the tea leaves may slip past the integrated sieve. Tip: Serve cold-brewed green tea from the bottle with food in wine glasses as an alternative to wine. 

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42200-Cold-brewer-ooika
Cold brewer "ooika"
Item No. 42200 The Ooika- Cold brewer for the preparation of drip tea can be used with hot OR cold water. However, it is ideal especially for cold brew green tea highlighting the rich yet sweet green fragrance of high quality Kabusecha, known amongst tea-connoisseurs as Ooika. The Cold brewer consists of two glass vessels which are connected with a rubber base with a small opening, which lets the water drip into the stainless steel strainer underneath and then into the lower vessel. To prepare your cold drip Green Tea measure 2-3 teaspoons of tea into the sieve (make sure the tea covers the bottom of the strainer evenly) and fill the upper vessel with 600 to 900ml of water. You can also use ice cubes to make a Kouridashi-brew, either letting them melt slowly to drip over the tea or just add them to your tea once its ready. The preparation takes between 25 and 45 minutes. You can adjust the speed by pushing the little knob deeper into the rubber base to slow the water flow or pulling it back out to speed it up. Best suited for this type of preparation is deep steamed (fukamushi) Kabusecha from an early picking, as these will best release the aroma and all the valuable ingredients of the tea but also the least astringency. Our Tip: Serve the cold drip tea in wine-glasses to surprise your dinner guests with a tasty refreshing alternative to alcohol!

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Teacup small, artisan edition, porcelain, 160ml, set of 2
Set of 2 beautifully delicate, white teacups made on a hand operated potters wheel in a small manufacture in Germany. The cup has a silky matte surface on the outside and a glossy, thin celadon-glaze on the inside. The slightly translucent, thin and lightweight composition of the porcelain make this cup a delight to drink from. Each of these handcrafted cups is unique, so shape, colour or size may vary slightly while small particles of ash may leave beauty marks on the cup, giving each its own allure. Maximum capacity 185ml Measurements: 9 x 5cm The teacup can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

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Kyusu teapot, black with floral pattern and mesh sieve
Kyusu teapot, black with floral pattern and mesh sieve
Black kyusu with a finely textured surface. The incised leaf decoration is emphasised by the light clay-coloured rim. Japanese Kyusu side handle teapots are ideal for brewing green tea. The tea leaves can unfold freely in the pot and are held back in the pot by an integrated sieve in front of the spout during infusion. Thanks to the fine-meshed integrated stainless steel sieve in front of the spout, this Kyusu is also ideal for small-leaf Fukamushi teas. The filling quantity of the pot should be selected so that the tea can be completely distributed over the cup(s) provided and no water remains in the pot. The leaves remain in the pot and are then simply brewed again briefly with water for further infusions. Dimensions Capacity: 410 ml For 1-4 persons . Variations Please note that the shape, colour and size of the tea ceramics may vary slightly! This applies in particular to teapots, which are all at least partially handmade. Cleaning For cleaning in everyday use, simply knock out the tea set and rinse well with clean water also through the strainer. If, after prolonged use, the strainer has slowly become clogged, here are instructions for the care and cleaning of your teapot - for unadulterated tea enjoyment: Cleaning instructions for teapots.

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Kyusu-teapot, red with floral pattern
Kyusu made of orange-red clay with a notched pattern of camellia blossoms and vertical stripes. Japanese kyusu side handle teapots are ideal for brewing green tea. The tea leaves can unfold freely in the pot and are held back in the pot by an integrated sieve in front of the spout during infusion. This kyusu is equipped with a fine stainless steel sieve, which is also ideal for fine-particle teas such as fukamushicha.Dimensions The filling quantity of the pot should be selected so that the tea can be completely distributed over the cup(s) provided and no water remains in the pot. The leaves remain in the pot and are then simply brewed again briefly with water for further infusions. Filling quantity: 360ml For 1-3 peopleVariations  Please note that the shape, colour and size of the tea ceramics may vary slightly! Please do not exert any unnecessary pressure on the metal strainers and do not try to remove them. The soft mouthpiece is intended as transport protection. It can be removed when using the pot. The jug is not suitable for the dishwasher.

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