Celebrated for its freshness and highly coveted due to its limited quantities, shincha is made with the first harvest of tea leaves that are picked before the arrival of the rainy season. Harvested from late March through mid-May, these young tea leaves have a slightly sweet, rich flavor and a refreshing aroma. Tea Life's shincha features locally cultivated tea leaves from tea farms in Shizuoka, which are picked at the peak of flavor development. Upon opening the package, you'll be enveloped in the incredible grassy aroma of this vibrant green tea, transporting you straight to the rolling green tea fields of Shizuoka!