Production area: Kagoshima

Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari

Producer: Koukien

Tsuyuhikari is a rare cultivar that originated in Shizuoka. It is a young tree, and this is the first tea picked since it was planted.
The Tsuyuhikari is usually covered before picking to bring out its distinctive umami and sweetness, but blocking sunlight puts a heavy burden on the tea trees, so in some cases, young trees are picked without covering.

The Tsuyuhikari grown from young plants in open-air cultivation, is characterized by its vibrant aroma and pleasant astringency.