In Japan, life restarts in April. The sakura blossom, school starts again, and businesses refresh their annual calendars. Shincha means “new tea”, and is the first harvest of tea leaves after winter. Nutrient-dense, with a sweeter taste and aroma like fresh grass, this loose leaf green tea is a real treasure. Harvested in small batches in Kagoshima, the most southern region of the main island of Japan, once this tea is sold out, it’s gone until the following year when spring blooms once more. Shincha means new tea. Shincha is the first harvest of Japanese green tea leaves after the dormant winter months. Yamamotoyama harvests their Shincha green tea leaves from Kagoshima, Japan. These tea leaves are harvested a peak freshness to capture the highest level of antioxidants and fragrant aroma. Shincha loose green tea leaves have a sweeter taste, and an aroma that has been compared to the smell of fresh rain in a green forest. Every Shincha harvest has a slightly different taste and aroma. Just like different vintages of wine, each harvest of Shincha has a special nuance to its flavor. The Listing is for Three (3) Packs Yamamotoyama Japanese Shincha First Harvest Loose leaf Green Tea ( Limited Edition) 1.8 oz each pack. Free Shipping !!