Assortment of Ohmi Single Origin Teas

6 × 30 g different tea cultivars from Shiga Prefecture

Koka City, famous for Uji tea, lies east of Kyoto in Shiga Prefecture. That is the area Ohmi tea is produced.
Ohmi tea has great prestige and is loved by many for its rich flavor and fragrance, which are brought about by the rich nature, plenty of sunshine and the beautifully clean waters and air coming from the surrounding Suzuka mountains.

According to the legends, Zen monks brought the first tea seeds to the area in the 14th century from Kyoto, so zen temples cultivated Ohmi tea first. Thanks to its characteristic aromas, by the 19th century, it became much in demand, even for export.

Most green teas on the market are blends of several different kinds of teas. A wide variety of teas are produced throughout Japan, each of which has its own character. Tasting more than one kinds side by side, comparing them to each other is a peculiarly delectable way to enjoy tea.

Learn about the various kinds of teas, produced exclusively in Shiga Prefecture, compare them and enjoy the differences. By mixing single origin teas, you can make your own blends, or find our recipes in your package and try our favorite blends!

This assortment contains 6 × 30 g Japanese green tea variants:

▶︎ ASAMIYA YABUKITA 2021
A flavorful and nutritious tea with a charismatic aroma and clear taste, rich in umami.
Origin: Asamiya, Shigaraki-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 550 meters
Picking time: mid May, 2021
Cultivation method: grown in direct sunlight
Temperature for roasting: 70℃

▶︎ TONGU OKUMIDORI 2021
A refreshing and sweet tea with a lasting, sweet aftertaste.This tea is often blended with Yabukita.
Origin: Tongu, Tsuchiyama-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 250 meters
Picking time: mid May, 2021
Cultivation method: shaded for 15 days
Temperature for roasting: 70-80℃

▶︎ TONGU SAEMIDORI 2021
A rich and sweet taste with a fresh, grassy aroma. The tea soup has an exceptionally beautiful, lush green color.
Origin: Tongu, Tsuchiyama-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 250 meters
Picking time: the beginning of May, 2021
Cultivation method: shaded for 15 days
Temperature for roasting: 70-80℃

▶︎ TONGU ASATSUYU 2021
Asatsuyu, also known as the “Natural Gyokuro”, is sweet and straightforward, with the unmistakable aroma of roasted sweet potatoes.
Origin: Tongu, Tsuchiyama-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 300 meters
Picking time: mid May, 2021
Cultivation method: grown under direct sunlight
Temperature for roasting: 70-80℃

▶︎ TONGU OKUYUTAKA 2021
This tea has a robust flavor with toasty notes. It has a charismatic, grassy aroma, not particularly sophisticated, but definitely very comforting.
Origin: Tongu, Tsuchiyama-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 200 meters
Picking time: mid May, 2021
Cultivation method: shaded for 15 days
Temperature for roasting: 70-80℃

▶︎ ASAMIYA KOUSHUN 2021
Koushun is an exceptionally fragrant and savory tea cultivated in Asamiya, Shigaraki-Cho, a famous for Yabukita. It is completely different from any other green tea with its unique character resembling herbal tea.
Origin: Asamiya, Shigaraki-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Altitude: 500 meters
Picking time: mid May, 2021
Cultivation method: shaded for 5 days
Temperature for roasting: 70℃

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Item code: TNP006

Origin: Shiga Pref., JAPAN

Ingredients: green tea

Best before: MAR / 2026

Dimensions: 11.5 × 22 × 4 cm

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How to prepare

How to prepare - Assortment of Ohmi Single Origin Teas

STEP 1) Warm your teapot. Pour boiling water into a teapot, let it sit for a little while, then pour it into cups, to let it cool down to 80℃ (176ºF).
STEP 2) Fill your pot with tea leaves in a 5g/200ml ratio.
STEP 3) Pour the water from the cups into the teapot, and brew for 60 seconds.
STEP 4) Pour the tea into the cups, and serve.
STEP 5) Brew again. The same tea leaves can be infused three times. Use hotter water for the second and third infusion, but steep for a shorter time.

❖ This is how we recommend brewing this tea, but we all have our preferences, so try experimenting to find the way you like it the best.

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St******, 2021-11-01 02:26 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

It is harder to find single-origin Japanese teas than with Chinese ones so this set is fantastic for that purpose. It also gives a great insight into the subtle variations in tea and the important role of the tea blender.

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Do******, 2019-05-09 15:53 JST, JAPAN

All very tasty teas even on their own (my personal favorite is Saemidori), but I had great fun trying to mix my own blend! Made me realize how truly respectable the work of the blenders is. This is a great assortment for a very good price. Definitely worth it!

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G******, 2018-08-18 22:39 JST, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Absolutely love this. The price is excellent. it is so pleasurable to try each individually and make my own blends.

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