ISHII YOSHIHISA powder tea First flush 2026

First flush 2026

its name is a nod to its place of birth

A single-cultivar

umami and light astringency that are the signature tastes of high-end gyokuro

it's available in bright green or classy black

ISHII YOSHIHISA powder tea First flush 2026Description The name of this cup, 'shinogi', refers to a pattern similar to the lines called "Shinogi" found on Japanese swords. Even though it is made in clay, this cup was designed in the image of the white porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty. Handmade by potter master Ishii san at the Yoshi Hisagama kiln in Karatsu, this cup follows the 80 20 principle celebrated in Japan: any pottery is 80% the creation of the potter master, and 20% how its owner uses