The seeds of this tea were brought to Nagasaki by the famous monk Eisai on his return from Song China after learning the Zen tradition. It is called “Mushisei Tama Ryokucha” for its shape, which looks like Magatama, Japan’s sacred jewel.
This tea is bright green yet gentler and less intense on the ocean minerality. It is reminiscent of the sea breeze from Omura Bay, which generously nourishes the tea fields of the Higashi-Sonogi region. An awesome tea very distinct from sencha and kamairicha.
