Cultivar and technical information
Although it has never been officially registered, Shizu-7132 is nonetheless one of the most exceptional cultivars, and it is found almost exclusively in Shizuoka. It was selected from a Yabukita seed at the same time as other outstanding varieties, such as Yamakai (Shizu-7166) and Kurasawa (Shizu-7111).
The most notable characteristic of this tea is its coumarin content—an aromatic element that gives the tea its distinct pickled cherry tree leaf aromas, reminiscent of sakura-mochi confectioneries.
Here is a Shizu-7132 from Tenryû, which is, along with Hon.yama and Kawane, one of the most famous mountain tea producing areas in Shizuoka.

The nose
This sencha has a fresh, lightly sweet fragrance with notes of cut grass. We also find the tea’s pickled cherry tree leaf nuance.

The mouth
The infusion is fluid, has a bit of umami, and is very lightly astringent. The hay, cherry tree leaf aromas appear once again and are—however—not excessive. At the end in the mouth, the tea is sweet and persistent.
Subsequent infusions remain sweet and aromatic.

Summary
We have here a delicious, rich, delicate, balanced sencha that can be enjoyed by all. It should also be noted that Shizu-7132’s classic aromas develop in strength with a bit of oxidation—after the package has been opened for a few days or weeks.

Technical description
Type of tea : Futsumushi (normal-steamed) sencha
Origin : Sakuma, Tenryû Borough, Hamamatsu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture
Cultivar : Shizu-7132
Harvest : May 17th, 2026