Kabusecha Tea
Covered Tea
Kabusecha sits between sencha and gyokuro: the bushes are shaded for roughly a week before harvest, softening the astringency and deepening the umami.
Flavor Profile
What does Kabusecha taste like?
Kabusecha sits between sencha and gyokuro: the bushes are shaded for roughly a week before harvest, softening the astringency and deepening the umami. The cup is smooth and rounded with a clear sweet-savory balance, gentle grassy freshness, and less bite than regular sencha. It suits drinkers who find gyokuro too intense but want more depth than everyday sencha.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Kyoto (Uji), Japan
Kabusecha is shade-grown for about 7–10 days, shorter than gyokuro's 20+ days, and is produced mainly in Uji and Kagoshima.
Known for steamed green teas, shade-grown umami, and powdered matcha.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Kabusecha
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Kabusecha
Typical brewed serving
Kabusecha is a medium-caffeine green tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 20–40 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
Fit
Who is Kabusecha for?
New to tea?
A friendly starting point — forgiving to brew and easy to enjoy on the first cup.
When to drink it
Comfortable at any time of day.
Flavor direction
Medium-bodied, leads with umami notes — a green tea with umami, smooth, sweet character.
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FAQ
Kabusecha Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Kabusecha tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Kabusecha tea?
Kabusecha sits between sencha and gyokuro: the bushes are shaded for roughly a week before harvest, softening the astringency and deepening the umami. It is also known as Covered Tea.
Does Kabusecha tea have caffeine?
Yes. Kabusecha is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 20–40 mg per brewed serving.
What does Kabusecha tea taste like?
Kabusecha is known for a profile led by Umami, Smooth, and Sweet, with a medium body.
How do you brew Kabusecha tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 70–80°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Kabusecha tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Kabusecha; its profile centers on Umami, Smooth, and Sweet.