• Producer: Sakamoto
• Terroir: Shibushi, Japan
• Harvest period: 2026
• Tasting notes: Toasted grain, almond, rich umami
• Dose: 4-5g/100ml
• Brew temperature: 50-60°c
• Brew time: 30 sec - 2 min

Kiwami is a beautifully balanced and deeply expressive Gyokuro from the Sakamoto family. A cult favourite among those familiar with their teas, it combines the characteristic intensity of Sakamoto Gyokuro with a remarkable sense of harmony and composure.

Made from the Haruto cultivar, the tea is shaded for four weeks before its carefully timed harvest. The plants benefit from the family's advanced, chemical-free cultivation techniques and are harvested just once each year, allowing the focus to remain firmly on quality and character.

The cup opens with rich, savoury umami and delicate sweet-pea notes, followed by the warmth of toasted grains and the gentle sweetness of almond. These flavours are woven together by a smooth, rounded texture that feels generous on the palate without becoming overpowering.

Kiwami is a study in balance: complex without being demanding, rich without losing its elegance. An excellent choice for those who appreciate the depth of Gyokuro and the subtle details that make the Sakamoto family's teas so distinctive.