Details & Attributes
Concentrated flavor, the strongest of the 10 varieties together with sweetness.
It has no bitterness and little astringency. When brewed with boiling water, it has an aroma and smells of seaweed.
The texture is fresh on the tongue, yet it is a little thick when brewed thickly.
Color: Thick Dark Green
Consumption mode: Hot or Water brewed iced
Caffeine: ★★ Medium
Production: Shaded Steamed Green Tea
Preparation Guidelines
Although we always suggest the usage of a Kyusu to serve the perfect tea, Mohei's tea can be prepared with the simplest utensils we all have at home! The most important part is to follow the instructions below to get all the tastes of Hoshitsukiyo.
Hoshitsukiyo can be infused up to 3 times. Each numbers below are listed from left to right, 1st infusion to the last.
Quantity of tea (in gram)
per serving
5g = Up to 3 infusions
Water quantity (in ml)
per infusion
90-> 90-> 90
Water temperature (in Cº)
per infusion
60-> 80-> 90
Brewing time (in seconds)
per infusion
80-> 50-> 60
Quantity of tea (in gram) per serving
5g = Up to 3 infusions
Water quantity (in ml) per infusion
90-> 90-> 90
Water temperature (in Cº) per infusion
60-> 80-> 90
Brewing time (in seconds) per infusion
80-> 50-> 60
Tea Pairing
Best moment of the day: For Breaks
Japanese tea is traditionally offered with Japanese sweets. They also pair very well with all sorts of meals, either for breakfast, lunch, breaks, or even dinner (for the lower-caffeine tea).
During his years of serving tea to his dear customers, Mohei's knowledge of the flavors and characteristics of his teas allows him to share the wonders of an exceptional green tea served with the right food. When paired well, Japanese tea can unlock further benefits such as better digestion, better diet, or enhanced sensation of satiety.
Dry Fruits
Hoshitsukiyo is best appreciated with light and fruity snacks
Customer Reviews
The taste of this tea is not like anything I've tried before and I absolutely love it! I imagine it is due to it's production process, as it says on the website: partly in the shade. Also, as a European I am (was) more used to your run of the mill tea.. but this tea tastes great and the detailed brewing instructions on the website are very helpful! I am going to look for umami taste in other food too now :)
Extraordinary! It takes a while to get to know the tea; the longer you drink it, the more you come to love its subtle flavor notes.
After three infusions, I use the leaves for another Mizudashi infusion to obtain a refreshing tea with floral notes.
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for you kind review. We are delighted to see that our Kabusecha has satisfied your taste! As you rightfully mentioned, Hoshitsukiyo has a bit of mystery surrounding its taste. Following up with an additional Mizudashi infusion is an excellent way to fully appreciate this Kabusecha until the last drop We hope it will bring you more memorable tea times.