JUKI - Competition Sencha

Harvest 2024

With only 50 kg produced per year, JUKI is the jewel of Irie-san that ENSO is honored and delighted to offer to our discerning tea lovers.

Notes of persimmon and toasted almond underscore the exceptionally sweet and smooth liquor of this competition-grade sencha, with nuances of steamed bok choy and sweet grass. Its remarkable umami leaves a long and delicious mouthfeel.

JUKI is presented in 120g in a beautiful hand-painted lacquered cylinder, decorated with delicate gold leaf, for the perfect seasonal gift. The cylinder is protected by a handcrafted box made of lightweight, finely grained paulownia wood.

JUKI, like its little brother JUN, is one of the few organic teas grown in the Yame region. This tea is grown at an altitude of 400 meters, which allows the tea leaves to absorb more nutrients, minerals and vitamins.

Produced in small quantities by a grower who relies solely on the power of nature, this is an exceptional and rare tea that even our customers in Japan are surprised to discover.

Irie-san's decades of experience in organic green tea production truly shines through with this stunning sencha. Their tea has passed the strictest tests, including those conducted in Germany.

Net Weight: 120g
Harvest: 2024
Origin: 100% Japanese Yame tea
Quality and type: Competition Sencha
Organic: Yes
Cultivars: Yabukita, Sae-Midori
Conservation: 1 year
Best tasting: Within 6 weeks after opening

Irie Toshiro was convinced of the health benefits of green tea when he suffered from gallstones at age 20 and quickly recovered by drinking green tea from his hometown of Yame.

For 35 years, Irie-san has devoted his time and energy to growing 100% chemical- and pesticide-free green tea. He was one of the first tea farmers in Japan to adopt organic tea production. Together with his son, he pays close attention to his fields and the environment, and is a strong advocate for sustainable agriculture and tea production.