This sencha is a real treat. Having brewed it in my unglazed Tokoname kyusu several times, I can safely report that it is uncommonly rich and sweet, even for fukamushicha.
The first steep blankets the whole mouth in thick, buttery-sweet goodness. The aroma of the hot tea is indulgently umami-forward and superbly nutty. The color is deep green, and, as is typical with fukamushi sencha, numerous flavorful tea particles permeate the cup in every steep. The second infusion is more delicate, with more prominent fresh, floral notes. The third infusion is light and refreshing, thinner, and well-balanced with a subtle apple flavor. Nutty, buttery flavors persist throughout the brewing span of the tea. A solid fourth infusion is sometimes possible with a gentler approach to the first three (chiefly through shorter steep times).
This tea is distinctive ambrosia. It will be one for me to remember and purchase again and again.
Flavors: Almond, Butter, Grass, Pistachio, Rich, Round, Seaweed, Thick, Umami
