Yame Sae Hikari Sencha

Saemidori · Yabukita · Tsuyuhikari Blend

Grown in the historic tea fields of Yame, this premium sencha brings together three distinctive Japanese tea cultivars: Saemidori, Yabukita, and Tsuyuhikari. The name Sae Hikari suggests a clear, luminous green character, while subtly reflecting two important parts of the blend: the soft sweetness of Saemidori and the deep umami brightness of Tsuyuhikari.

Yame is one of Japan’s most respected tea regions, long admired for teas with elegant sweetness, refined umami, and remarkable depth. Its misty mountain climate, mineral-rich soils, and dramatic temperature shifts between day and night help produce teas with softness, clarity, and a smooth lingering finish.

In this blend, Saemidori brings gentle sweetness, vivid green color, and a smooth mouthfeel. Yabukita adds classic sencha structure, with fresh grassy notes and a subtle seaweed-like savoriness. Tsuyuhikari deepens the cup with rich umami, creating a fuller and more satisfying finish.

Together, these three cultivars create a beautifully balanced Yame sencha with a flavor that reminds us of roasted salted pistachio, layered with mild grassiness, sweet greens, soft seaweed notes, and deep umami. The cup is savory without being heavy, grassy without being sharp, and sweet without losing its refreshing sencha character.

If you enjoy Japanese green teas with a smooth body, elegant umami, and a unique nutty finish, Yame Sae Hikari Sencha offers a refined and memorable expression of Yame’s premium tea craftsmanship.

How to Brew

5g | 220–250ml kyusu/Japanese teapot | 165°F / 74°C | 90 seconds

Expect a smooth, savory cup with roasted salted pistachio notes, mild grassiness, gentle seaweed, soft sweetness, and a clean umami finish.

Cold Brew

1g per 50ml room temperature water | Steep 1 hour in refrigerator

Clean, sweet, mellow, and refreshing, with soft nutty umami and gentle green brightness.

Notes: Roasted Salted Pistachio, Mild Grassiness, Umami, Seaweed, Sweet Greens, Smooth Savory Finish