“April 18/25 2021 harvest With only a few servings left of the 50g bag, it’s time to attempt some kind of description of this sencha. My multiple notes literally got scattered all over the place...” Read full tasting note
Floral, cinnamon, vanilla
Umami★★☆☆ / Astringency★★☆☆
Body★★★☆ / Firing★★☆☆
Here is a very fine sencha from Hon.yama, hand-harvested in the mountains of Tamakawa on the famous Tsukiji garden.
Sôfû, a cross between Yabukita and Shizu-Inzatsu-131, has inherited Indian origins from the latter cultivar. It is an Inzatsu, a cultivar highly celebrated for its typical floral, sweet fragrance.
The scent of the leaves is very strong and intense. Beyond the typical floral aspect of this type of cultivar, there are also fruity notes and, especially, spicy notes that evoke cinnamon and vanilla. All of this is in the first attack in the mouth, very rich in aromas. The liquor is very mellow and smooth, and the aftertaste is incredibly broad and rich, revealing exceptional sweet length. This is a sencha that promises a large number of infusions.
The liquor is very pure, very pristine, but without the tannic aspect that is often found in senchas that come from ’’inzatsu’’ cultivars. It only has a slight, pleasant astringency that gives it texture. This Japanese tea from Hon.yama, with its delicacy and sweetness, has just the right amount of umami without being excessive and still being very natural.
It is one of the greats. A powerful, rich tea with tropical accents that are very pleasant in the nose, mouth and throat.
Type of tea : Futsumushi (normal-steamed) sencha
Origin : Terao, Tamakawa Area, Aoi Borough, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Cultivar : Sôfû
Harvest : April 18th, 25th, 2021, hand harvest
Brewing suggestion
Quantity of leaves: 4-5g / 1.2-1.5 tsp Quantity of water : 70ml / 1/4 cup Water temperature : 80°C / 176°F Brewing time : 60sCompany description not available.