This is a very exciting time of year for tea lovers! As we have done in previous years, Cha-ya Japanese Tea and Things is offering a 10% discount for those of you who wish to pre-order Hashiri Shincha by April 30 and pre-order Shincha Kunpu and Shincha Houryoku by May 7. This year’s crop is aromatic, flavorful, and well finished.

Hashiri Shincha: Hashiri means “first harvest of the season”. It is made from very young leaves and buds of the tea plant. It was picked by hand.
2 oz for $26 (after 4/30, $30)
1 lb for $170 (after 4/30, $190)

Shincha Kunpu: Kunpu means “aromatic wind” and comes form the Honyama region of Shizuoka. It is lightly steamed with a woodsy aroma and a natural sweetness similar to fresh green vegetables.
2 oz for $24 (after 5/7, $28)
1 lb for $140 (after 5/7, $160)

Shincha Houryoku: Houryoku means “sprouting green” and is from the Makinohara region. It is a Fukumushi Sencha steamed longer than Kunpu. It produces an emerald liquid full of herbaceous flavor.
2 oz for $24 (after 5/7, $28)
1 lb for $140 (after 5/7, $160)

Cha-ya accepts orders by phone, 831-646-5486. 1 lb. packages must be pre-paid in store or over the phone. All other tea may be paid for upon pick-up. The tea will arrive early May.