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October 23rd marks Sōkō (Frost’s Descent), one of the twenty-four solar terms in the traditional East Asian calendar.As the first reports of frost arrive from the mountains, the chill of the mornings and evenings quietly announces the approaching winter.
No.466
Three-Year-Aged Bancha + Roasted Bancha + Black Grape Leaves + Fig Leaves + Lemon Peel Blend
| Aroma |
|---|
| Sandalwood / Roasted Chestnut / Fig |
| Tasting Notes |
| Maple / Tarte Tatin / Hinoki Cypress |
| Liquor Color |
| Amber |
October 8th marks Kanro (Cold Dew).
The dew resting upon grasses and leaves grows colder, while the moon shines clear and bright in the night sky. With the air turning crisp and transparent, autumn begins to deepen in earnest.
No.465
Yabukita Kamairi Sencha + Mugwort Flowers + Ginkgo Leaves
| Aroma |
|---|
| Ripened Rice / Lily of the Valley / Wild Herbs |
| Tasting Notes |
| Yomogi Mochi / Sage / Komatsuna |
| Liquor Color |
| Byakuroku — a pale, soft green |
September 23rd marks Shūbun (Autumn Equinox).Day and night meet in equal measure, and from this turning point onward, the veil of night gradually begins to linger a little longer.
No.463
No. 3 Deep-Roasted Hojicha + Persimmon Leaf + Kuromoji Branch + Osmanthus
| Aroma |
|---|
| Kinmokusei / Fallen Leaves / Geranium |
| Tasting Notes |
| Roasted Sweet Potato / Brown Sugar / Cacao |
| Liquor Color |
| Amber |
September 7th marks Hakuro, one of Japan’s twenty-four solar terms.The air gradually takes on a cooler edge in the mornings and evenings, and pale drops of dew begin to gather on the tips of leaves and grasses.
No.462
Gyokuro Black Tea + Roasted Blueberry Stems + Ginger
| Aroma |
|---|
| Earth / Aromatic Wood / Rose |
| Tasting Notes |
| Cherry/ Maple / Citrus Peel |
| Liquor Color |
| Golden liquor |
August 23rd marks Shosho (End of Heat), when the fiercest days of summer begin to pass their peak and the first traces of autumn mingle with the morning and evening breeze.
No.461
Dark Tea + Jujube + Lemon Peel + Spearmint
| Aroma |
|---|
| Hot Milk / Japanese Plum / Lemon |
| Tasting Notes |
| Kuromitsu/ Raspberry / Japanese Mint |
| Liquor Color |
| Amber |
No.460
| Aroma |
|---|
| Eucalyptus / Chamomile / Wild Herbs |
| Flavor |
| Japanese Pear / Evergreen Forest / Melon |
| Liquor Color |
| Willow Green |
No.459
Corn Potage / Dark Ale / Monaka
| Aroma |
|---|
| Grilled Corn / Ripened Rice / Oak Cask |
| Flavor |
| Corn Potage / Dark Ale / Monaka |
| Liquor Color |
| pale yellow |
No.458
Awa Bancha + Kuma bamboo + fig
| Aroma |
|---|
| Sap / Fig / Orange peel |
| Flavor |
| Orangettes / Yogurt / Wild plants |
| Liquor Color |
| pale yellow |
No.457
Sencha + Peach + Holy Basil
| Aroma |
|---|
| Madeleine / Gardenia/ Conifer |
| Flavor |
| Peach / Olive / Anise |
| Liquor Color |
| Pale Yellow |
No.456
Black Tea + Fishwort + Tangerine Leaves
| Aroma |
|---|
| Marsh / Herbal/ Coriander |
| Flavor |
| Mushrooms / Japanese pepper / Flower nectar |
| Liquor Color |
| Amber |
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.
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.