• Producer: Sakamoto
• Terroir: Shibushi, Japan
• Harvest period: 2026
• Tasting notes: Umami, cream, oceanic freshness
• Dose: 4-5g/100ml
• Brew temperature: 50-60°c
• Brew time: 30 sec - 2 min

Tenmei, meaning “Mandate from Heaven,” is the most prestigious and elegant Gyokuro in the Sakamoto family's collection. A true flagship tea, it represents the culmination of decades of experience in meticulous cultivation and an uncompromising pursuit of quality.

The tea plants are shaded for four weeks before the delicate spring leaves are harvested just once a year. Combined with the family's carefully developed, chemical-free cultivation methods, this approach produces a tea of remarkable depth, concentration and refinement.

In the cup, Tenmei is a masterclass in umami. Its dense, rounded body and almost velvety texture carry a beautifully layered flavour profile. Sweet, vegetal green notes unfold alongside delicate buttery aromas, a creamy richness and a subtle oceanic freshness. The balance shifts with the water used, revealing new nuances with each preparation. Profoundly rich yet beautifully composed, Tenmei is a Gyokuro for those who want to explore the extraordinary depth and complexity of Japanese green tea.