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Kabusecha: Analyzing 199 teas from 31 sellers

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On this page, you can learn all about kabusecha, based on the data we collected.

Data through May 29, 2026.

Listings

199

Product pages

114

Sellers

31

With harvest year

49%

With origin country

98%

Understanding Kabusecha

Use the sections below to compare origins, processing, prices, and real listings side by side.

What to look for when buying Kabusecha

In our catalog, typical Kabusecha listings most often cite Japan, with low roast and low oxidation where processing is listed.

56% include a cultivar and 64% name a producer or garden. Almost no listings are scented or flavored — a conventionally processed style.

Cultivars and naming on the market

The cultivars we see most often include Yabukita, Okumidori, Saemidori, Sae Akari, and Soufuu. Common words in titles include kabusecha, 2026, available, and preorder.

Where Kabusecha comes from

Kagoshima, Mashiki, Yokkaichi City, and Wazuka lead among named localities. Regional detail often names region, prefecture, and farm.

Flavor and character

Flavor character on the market skews toward Umami, Sweet, and Grassy. One lot is described as "The leaves are sourced from the Okumidori cultivar and have been shaded for 20 days to yield a sweet yet light and refreshing cup of tea.".

How Kabusecha is made

Kabusecha on the market — processing language on the market most often mentions shaded, kabuse, harvest, and steamed. For example: "From the fields of family-operated tea farm, Tomizawa Tea Garden, a green tea shaded for about 2 weeks before early May harvest (making it a kabusecha).". Cultivars such as Yabukita, Okumidori, and Saemidori appear most often. Spring harvests dominate where season is listed.

What Kabusecha costs today

Among listings with usable weight data, the middle of the market sits near €25.32 per 100g (EUR), with many everyday options between €17.67 and €40.45.

Typical price per 100g

CurrencyListingsMin25thMedian75th90thMax
EUR100€8.10/100g€17.67/100g€25.32/100g€40.45/100g€53.37/100g€84.50/100g
USD32$21.20/100g$29.26/100g$31.85/100g$35.43/100g$41.98/100g$119.90/100g

Everyday drinking

€17.67/100g

A good starting range for regular cups.

Typical mid-range

€25.32/100g

Where many well-described teas sit.

Higher detail

€40.45/100g

More specific origin or plant variety is common here.

Treat-yourself

€53.37/100g

Rare, aged, or highly specific teas.

Origins in this category

Top sellers

Tea styles

Examples worth opening

Good example to compare

Tokuya’s Kabusecha Tea [Yabukita cultivar]

A good example to open first is “Tokuya’s Kabusecha Tea [Yabukita cultivar]” from Comins Tea. It tells you where it's from (Japan · Kyoto · Kizugawa), which plant variety (Yabukita), who made it (Tokuya), when it was picked (2023).

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerPickedSeasonTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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Good example to compare

Tokuya’s Kabusecha Tea [Gokou cultivar]

A good example to open first is “Tokuya’s Kabusecha Tea [Gokou cultivar]” from Comins Tea. It tells you where it's from (Japan · Kyoto · Kizugawa), which plant variety (Gokou), who made it (Tokuya), when it was picked (2023).

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerPickedSeasonProcessingTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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Unusual pick

Tokuya’s „Natural Cycle“ Goko Kabusecha

An unusual pick is “Tokuya’s „Natural Cycle“ Goko Kabusecha” from Siam Tee. It tells you where it's from (Japan · Kyoto · Kamo), which plant variety (Goko), who made it (Tokuya Yamazaki). Listed around €62.40 per 100g.

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerProcessingTaste notesFlavorsPack size

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Unusual pick

Engawa - Sui 翠 Yabukita Kabusecha - Konishi Tea Coop - 2024 National Tea Competition 5th Place (30g Gift Can #0430.K6)

An unusual pick is “Engawa - Sui 翠 Yabukita Kabusecha - Konishi Tea Coop - 2024 National Tea Competition 5th Place (30g Gift Can #0430.K6)” from Origami Tea. It tells you where it's from (Japan · Kyoto Prefecture · Ayabe Village), which plant variety (Yabukita), who made it (Konishi Tea Coop). Listed around €112.63 per 100g.

OriginRegionLocalityPlant varietyMakerSeasonProcessingPack size

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More teas to explore

  • PREORDER available late June 🍵 2026 #0423.K2 Koukien Tea Garden: Asamushi Kabusecha - Kawaguchi Sisters' Kirishimacha Refreshing Moment - Standard ホッと一息

    Origami Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.08–€0.10/g

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  • PREORDER available late June 🍵 2026 #0424.K2 Koukien Tea Garden: Asamushi Kabusecha - Kawaguchi Sisters' Kirishimacha Refreshing Moment - Superior ホッと一息

    Origami Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.10–€0.11/g

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  • PREORDER available Mid-May 🍵 2026 #0644.K2 Sueyoshi Tea Atelier #004: Okumidori Kabusecha (Bocha) Deep Steamed Stem Tea from Kagoshima 末吉銘茶 郷里の華 奥みどり 棒茶

    Origami Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.10–€0.10/g

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  • PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0069.F2 Kurihara Tea: Mountain-Grown Yamecha Kabusecha Green Tea かぶせ茶

    Origami Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.13–€0.14/g

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  • PREORDER available in late May 2026 🍵 #0458.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: Kabusecha Shaded Green Tea, Saemidori さえみどり

    Origami Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.14–€0.16/g

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  • Okabe Kabusecha (2023)

    Curious Tea · Kabusecha

    €0.14–€0.14/g

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FAQ

How many Kabusecha teas can I compare here?
Our latest import includes 199 listings from 31 sellers.
What should I look for on the product page?
Origin country, harvest year, cultivar, and producer or garden name are the most useful fields when they are present. Compare price per gram when pack size is listed.
What is typical Kabusecha in this market?
Most listings point to Japan, with 49% showing a harvest year and 56% naming a cultivar.