TENCHI
Sourced from a single secluded garden shaded for an intensive 40 days before harvest. This extreme shade technique maximizes L-theanine and chlorophyll, resulting in an exceptionally rich, dark green powder with intense umami and nutty undertones.
CLARITY IN EVERY SIP
"An intense, creamy and savory matcha that grounds the senses with complex roasted nut notes."
UMAMI
Intense, seaweed, savory rich.
SWEETNESS
Roasted chestnut, dark caramel.
TEXTURE
Extremely dense, creamy, full-bodied froth.
FINISH
Long, rich, persistent sweetness.
Essential
Characteristics
Every tin of TENCHI - Earth represents a meticulously curated combination of a single secluded garden origin, rare cultivar, and ancient stone-grinding craftsmanship.
Jingshan, Zhejiang, China
Sourced from a single secluded estate on the high slopes of Jingshan, Hangzhou, benefiting from constant mountain fog and rich organic soil.
Pre-Qingming (First Spring Harvest)
Hand-picked in early spring before the Qingming festival, following an intensive 40-day custom canopy shading process to maximize active L-theanine.
Jingshan Quntizhong Heritage
A rare single-estate selection of ancient native heritage plants, yielding an exceptionally rich dark green powder with profound umami.
Granite Stone Mill Grinding
Milled slowly on traditional granite stone wheels at 30 grams per hour to preserve the nutty notes and protect the tea from thermal degradation.
Intense Umami, Savory Nutty
Extremely dense, creamy, and full-bodied froth with notes of roasted chestnut, sea mist, and a lingering, rich caramel finish.
THE WHISKING ART
Four Steps to Clarity
Ensure 2g of powder is sifted into your chawan to eliminate clumps.
Add 70ml of water at exactly 80°C to preserve the delicate amino acids.
Use a bamboo whisk in a vigorous 'W' motion until a micro-foam forms.
Hold the bowl with both hands and inhale the aroma before the first sip.
THE PROVENANCE
Jingshan, Zhejiang
Grown in a secluded single garden high on the slopes of Jingshan, Zhejiang. Shaded for an intensive 40 days under specialized canopy racks to maximize chlorophyll and umami compounds. Milled slowly on traditional granite stone mills to preserve its profound texture.
"The heavy mountain fog of the Jingshan peaks nurtures the tea with a gentle, constant humidity."