This is the Suntory Iyemon Amami Ichisen Cha, a limited seasonal release that uses select tea leaves and a manufacturing process designed to draw out the natural sweetness of the tea.

The beverage had an opaque yellow-green hue and a sweet, umami-rich green tea aroma. When consumed chilled, it offered a smooth mouthfeel from start to finish. Each sip began with an immediate sweetness at the head, followed by a refreshing lift that further enhanced the tea’s sweetness mid-sip. This transitioned into an aromatic umami quality that merged with the sweetness in the finish, accompanied by a pleasant touch of vegetal bitterness and a faint lingering astringency in the aftertaste.

Overall, it was delightfully refreshing when chilled, with a rich and natural green tea sweetness that was not derived from added sugar — worth repurchasing.

This Suntory Iyemon Amami Ichisen Cha contained 600 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2025.