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class=\"jn-bulk-v24-lede\"\u003eA clear first look at Hoshino Shizuku's mountain-grown Yame character: rich umami, fresh aroma, spring harvest, and first brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-answer-strip\" aria-label=\"Quick selection notes\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rich first-pick sencha with mountain-grown depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep umami, clear sweetness, fresh green aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClosest comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori 2026 for a softer Kagoshima first-pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-glance\" aria-label=\"Hoshino Shizuku 2026 First Pick at a glance\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2026 first-pick Saemidori sencha from Yame Hoshinomura\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-April 2026 first pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround 7 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-steamed sencha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-panel\" aria-label=\"Taste profile\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhat the cup is like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eHoshino Shizuku is deeper and more aromatic than a light everyday sencha. The Saemidori cultivar brings rich umami and clear sweetness, while the mountain-grown Yame Hoshinomura origin gives the cup a rounded, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdl class=\"jn-bulk-v24-taste-bars\" aria-label=\"Taste notes\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdt\u003eUmami\u003c\/dt\u003e\n          \u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jn-bulk-v24-bar jn-bulk-v24-bar-5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdt\u003eSweetness\u003c\/dt\u003e\n          \u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jn-bulk-v24-bar jn-bulk-v24-bar-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdt\u003eAstringency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n          \u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jn-bulk-v24-bar jn-bulk-v24-bar-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdt\u003eAroma\u003c\/dt\u003e\n          \u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jn-bulk-v24-bar jn-bulk-v24-bar-4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cdt\u003eBody\u003c\/dt\u003e\n          \u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jn-bulk-v24-bar jn-bulk-v24-bar-5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-panel\" aria-label=\"Hoshino Shizuku 2026 First Pick first cup brewing notes\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eFirst cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-brew-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100ml \/ 3.4 fl oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70-75 C \/ 158-167 F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eUse this as a clear first brew for the 2026 batch, then adjust temperature or time depending on whether you want more aroma or more softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-compare\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChoose Hoshino Shizuku 2026 if\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a richer Yame first-pick sencha with deep umami and aromatic lift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClosest comparison: Saemidori 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaemidori 2026 is softer and smoother from Kagoshima. Hoshino Shizuku 2026 is deeper, more aromatic, and more layered from Yame Hoshinomura.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"jn-bulk-v24-companions\" aria-label=\"Companion tea suggestions\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChoosing another tea?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eTry \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shizentea.com\/products\/shincha-sencha-saemidori-kagoshima-2026\"\u003eSaemidori 2026\u003c\/a\u003e for a softer Kagoshima first-pick, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shizentea.com\/products\/spring-pick-premium-sencha-from-sayama-50g\"\u003eSayama Hatsuzumi 2026\u003c\/a\u003e for a lighter-steamed, brighter spring sencha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-story\" aria-label=\"Hoshino Shizuku 2026 product story\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-story-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e2026 First Pick — Just arrived\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis year's first harvest from Hoshinomura village in Yame has arrived in our shop. \u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed by April 30, 2027.\u003c\/strong\u003e The previous 2025 batch is still available \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-sencha-green-tea-from-yame-hoshinomura\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e while supplies last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoshino Shizuku, meaning \"Stardrop.\" A name inspired by a village famed for its starry skies, and the precious single drop of its exceptional tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrigin: Fukuoka prefecture, Yame region, Hoshinomura village\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest Season: mid-April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteam: Medium steam\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCultivar: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShading: around 7 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis year's batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeper umami than last year, with a subtle roasted note. A beautifully balanced, rounded cup — quietly composed and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of Our Discovery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Yame Tea Market, a place where the passion of its makers converges, we had a fateful encounter. Among the countless teas on display, this was the one. The moment we took a sip, there was a quiet revelation. It wasn't just a forceful flavor, but a perfect harmony of rich umami, clear sweetness, and the fresh aroma of young leaves. Captivated by this level of perfection, we knew instantly that this was the tea we had to bring to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional flavor is no accident. It is born from the pride of a land that continuously produces Japan's finest Gyokuro. It is a testament to the farmer's honest craftsmanship, pouring the same philosophy and painstaking care into this sencha to draw out the sublime character of the renowned 'Saemidori' cultivar. We felt strongly that for a taste so miraculous, the word 'premium' alone was simply not enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quiet cup at the day's end, or a gentle pause to share with someone dear, Hoshino Shizuku offers a deep, composed expression of Yame's spring tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"ShiZen Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42865430298722,"sku":"SE-HOSHI-50-2026","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0494\/3597\/files\/IMG_9489_79eea787-3035-4e34-8411-8f72f023c9a1.jpg?v=1778222251","url":"https:\/\/www.shizentea.com\/products\/premium-sencha-green-tea-from-yame-hoshinomura-2026","provider":"ShiZen Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}