“Opening the pouch, first notice a sweet rich scent, with hints of cherries & chocolate. Preheated the kyusu (iron-rich clay, unglazed interior) for the 4 grams of leaf, typical sencha...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks to Cole for the nice sample! This tea is very similar to O-cha’s (formerly offered) organic sencha, Okitsugawa Supreme. Meaning, I found it to be a nice-tasting sencha, but unremarkable, or...” Read full tasting note
“Very nice quality Organic Asamushi. Nice mellow flavor. Low astringency. very enjoyable.” Read full tasting note
Grown organically near the Warashina river in Shizuoka, this organic asamushi-cha (light steamed green tea) sencha has a green-yellow color to it, is clear, and carries a a nice grassy aroma. Certified organic. As with all of our loose leaf green teas, packaged in nitrogen flushed packaging.
Available in 50gm packages.
Ease of Brewing Advanced – A little prior green tea experience recommended.
Growing Region 100% Shizuoka
Year Harvested 2010
Harvest First
Grown Under Full Sun
Steaming Light
Color Yellow-Green
Aroma Medium
Taste Medium
Astringency Medium
Organic Yes
Breed Yabukita
Recommended Brew Temp 170F / 77C
Recommended Brew Time 2.0 minutes
Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio .6g per 1oz (30ml) water
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