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[[File:Shincha-2010.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Shincha|Shincha Sencha]]

'''Shincha''', literally "new tea" is the first harvest (first flush) of a Japanese [[green tea|green tea]]. It is basically the same as Ichibancha, "first tea" and is distinguished by its fresh flavor and sweetness. The term "Ichibancha" will emphasize the difference to Nibancha (second tea) and Sanbancha (third tea). In contrary, Kocha means "old tea" and is a term for tea from last year.

The harvest begins in Kagoshima, a southern and warm ~~area~~ and ~~follows~~ the ~~warm~~ weather like the blooming Sakura cherry trees. In Japan it's said ~~if you drink~~ Shincha on 88th ~~Day~~ after the ~~Spring~~ equinox ~~you will stay healthy all~~ year. New crops ~~are usually~~ late April to May ~~on the market available~~. ~~Because of~~ its popularity in Japan is Shincha often ~~sold~~ out and ~~hard~~ to ~~get~~ abroad.

'''Shincha''', literally meaning "new tea," is the first harvest (first flush) of Japanese [[green tea]]. It is essentially the same as Ichibancha, which means "first tea," and is renowned for its fresh flavor and sweetness. The term "Ichibancha" highlights the distinction from Nibancha (second tea) and Sanbancha (third tea). In contrast, Kocha, meaning "old tea," refers to tea from the previous year.

The harvest season begins in Kagoshima, a southern and warm region, and progresses northward with the warming weather, much like the blooming Sakura cherry trees. In Japan, it is said that drinking Shincha on the 88th day after the spring equinox ensures good health throughout the year. New crops typically become available on the market from late April to May. Due to its popularity in Japan, Shincha often sells out quickly and can be challenging to obtain abroad.

== See also ==

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* [[Sencha]]

* [[Bancha]]

== Buy Shincha Sencha ==

* [https://teamania.ch/en/green-tea/japanese-green-tea/shincha-2024/ Shincha Sencha of Teamania]

[[Category:Green tea]]

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-'''Shincha''', literally "new tea" is the first harvest (first flush) of a Japanese [[green tea|green tea]]. It is basically the same as Ichibancha, "first tea" and is distinguished by its fresh flavor and sweetness. The term "Ichibancha" will emphasize the difference to Nibancha (second tea) and Sanbancha (third tea). In contrary, Kocha means "old tea" and is a term for tea from last year.
-The harvest begins in Kagoshima, a southern and warm area and follows the warm weather like the blooming Sakura cherry trees. In Japan it's said if you drink Shincha on 88th Day after the Spring equinox you will stay healthy all year. New crops are usually late April to May on the market available. Because of its popularity in Japan is Shincha often sold out and hard to get abroad.
+'''Shincha''', literally meaning "new tea," is the first harvest (first flush) of Japanese [[green tea]]. It is essentially the same as Ichibancha, which means "first tea," and is renowned for its fresh flavor and sweetness. The term "Ichibancha" highlights the distinction from Nibancha (second tea) and Sanbancha (third tea). In contrast, Kocha, meaning "old tea," refers to tea from the previous year.
+The harvest season begins in Kagoshima, a southern and warm region, and progresses northward with the warming weather, much like the blooming Sakura cherry trees. In Japan, it is said that drinking Shincha on the 88th day after the spring equinox ensures good health throughout the year. New crops typically become available on the market from late April to May. Due to its popularity in Japan, Shincha often sells out quickly and can be challenging to obtain abroad.
 == See also ==
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 * [[Sencha]]
 * [[Bancha]]
+== Buy Shincha Sencha ==
+* [https://teamania.ch/en/green-tea/japanese-green-tea/shincha-2024/ Shincha Sencha of Teamania]
 [[Category:Green tea]]