“This is the tea that turned to on to Japan. This shipment has really nice complexity and balance. It is a blend of a few primo varietals. Nice umami, nice color, nice chi. Mr. Nishi-san is one...” Read full tasting note
“Lighter in body and sweeter than most senchas. My personal everyday favorite.” Read full tasting note
“Had this tea sent out to me a few times now. I feel this one tasted better a few months back then it does now, but still rocks because Mr. Nishi-San made it!” Read full tasting note
“2010 Shincha. Light grass notes. Not enough palate depth for my liking. I think it is good quality, but not really my style. Price Paid: $12 US per 50g. Buy Again: Probably not” Read full tasting note
Nishi 1st Flush is a light-steamed “asamushi” type sencha from the “first flush” harvest of spring when the highest quality tea is produced. It’s refreshing and brisk with a pleasant bitter-sweetness and greenish-golden infusion color. Its unique flavor comes from a special blend of unique Japanese tea bush varietals cultivated for us by our friend Nishisan in Japan’s Kagoshima prefecture.
Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.