【Apology Regarding Missing Items】

To Our Valued Customers,

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of the Sakurai Hojicha Research Institute.

Regarding the
“No. 902 Assortment of 5 Types of Sencha” sold in our store, we have discovered that some items were missing from the package.

We will address this issue as described below, and
we sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

〈Affected Product〉
No. 902 Assortment of 5 Sencha Varieties

・Regular-steamed Sencha Shuntaro (Tanegashima, Kagoshima)
・Regular-steamed Sencha Samidori (Yame, Fukuoka)
・Deep-steamed Sencha Tsuyuhikari (Makinohara, Shizuoka)
・Regular-steamed Sencha Zairaiso (Fujieda, Shizuoka)
・Deep-steamed Sencha Yutakamidori (Ewa Town, Kagoshima)

〈Missing Item〉
・Regular-steamed Sencha Shuntaro (Tanegashima, Kagoshima)

〈Affected Period〉
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026

Among customers who purchased this product in-store during the above period, we have discovered that one customer did not receive the missing item.

If you are affected by this issue, we will ship the missing item to you free of charge. We apologize for the inconvenience and kindly ask that you contact us by phone or email.

050-3145-1539
info@sakurai-tea.pro

We will thoroughly verify all items at the time of sale moving forward and strive to prevent this from happening again. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

“Shincha (New Tea)”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

May’s Theme: “Shincha (New Tea)”

This time you can enjoy “Shincha,” freshly harvested teas of this year, which have just arrived from all over Japan, including a wide range of teas from different places, and with different processing methods. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas.

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Grain Rain

No.453

Awa bancha + three-year aged bancha + loquat leaves + sansho leaves

Aroma
Orange peel / Mushroom/ Rose Geranium
Taste
Root vegetables / Yogurt / Green Shiso
Liquor Color
Pale Yellow

Clear and bright

No.452

Sencha + cherry blossom leaves + hops + barley

Aroma
Walnut / White Pepper / Grassland
Taste
IPA / Sakura Mochi / Herbs
Liquor Color
Pale Yellow

“Tea Preparation”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

April’s Theme: “Tea Preparation”

Ranging from “Shincha”, the fresh green tea from very first harvest to Roasted green tea, you can explore many different ways of preparation for teas. Let’s discover how taste evolves based on different temperatures, different brewing times, and different ways to pour. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas.

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.

Vernal Equinox

No.451

    Oolong Tea + Cherry Blossom + Peach Leaf + Shell Ginger

    Aroma
    Cherry blossom rice cake / Cherry / Wild herb
    Flavor
    Apricot / Mineral / Nuts
    Color
    Bronze

Awakening of Insects

No.450

    Black Tea + Mugwort + Bergamot Leaf

    Aroma
    Earth/ Straw / Chrysanthemum / Juniper berry
    Flavor
    Wild mountain vegetable / Chamomile / Black grape
    Color
    Strong brown

“Blended Tea”
Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Tea Learning and Tasting Event

Welcome to the Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience Shop, where we host monthly seminars dedicated to Japanese teas. Beyond a basic tea tasting, our event offers an unique blend of tea appreciation and education. If you’re a tea enthusiast, why not join us? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Japanese tea, exploring its history and culture.

March’s theme:”A Variety of Blended Tea”

By combining tea leaves of different processing methods and cultivars, you will explore how flavors transform. With the addition of herbs and fruits, each blend unfolds new dimensions of aroma and taste.
We will also offer a blending experience, where you can create your own original blend. Unlock the nuances that enhance your enjoyment of Japanese teas. 

Fumiya Shiratori
Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience

Date: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:30 p.m.
Place: Sakurai Japanese Tea Experience
5F, spiral building, 5-6-23, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee: 8,800 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 8 people

*In case of cancellations on the event’s day, there will be no refunds.

We accept applications from the bellow link.
Application Page

*We accept applications in order of arrival.