Akemashite omedetō gozaimasu (明けましておめでとうございます), Happy New Year. This month's selection is an organic Sencha (煎茶) from Shingū (新宮), in Ehime Prefecture (愛媛県). Grown in a narrow valley, it develops a fragrance that is known to be especially expressive. In the cup, it offers a balanced mix of sweetness, astringency, and