High quality organic kabusecha is grown in full sun until approximately 2-3 weeks prior to harvesting when strong black netting is rolled-out directly on top of/over the tea bushes. The netting blocks around 50% of sunlight which helps bring out a sweet taste in the resulting tea, similar to that of gyokuro. You will find that organic kabusecha has elements of both gyokuro and sencha which makes for one fine cup of organic Japanese green tea. Certified organic, as always, by JAS!