“May 2021 harvest, grown without pesticides Following TDJ’s parameters, I wasn’t impressed by the level of barklike bitterness; however, the flavor itself was pretty good and the aroma spectacular. ...” Read full tasting note
“Thank you Derk for all the teas! I started with the oolong, but started with this one blind. I picked it out because I’m somewhat familiar with Tsushima due to video game popculture, and made the...” Read full tasting note
[Grown without pesticide]
Lychee,Coconut dumplings, almond
Oxidation: ★★☆ / Intensity: ★★☆
Astringency (tannins): ★☆☆
Tsushima is a small island in Nagasaki Prefecture located not far from the coast of the Korean Peninsula. Ninety percent of the island is covered in forests, and it is famous for the Tsushima leopard cat (Tsushima yama neko), a subspecies uniquely native to it. In the Sago region of Tsushima, Mr. Ôishi grows tea to make kama-iri cha but also to make black tea that often draws attention at events and competitions.
This batch was made using the Benifûki cultivar, Japan’s black tea variety par excellence. It is a light yet complex Benifûki. It starts with soft almond aromas and light camphor notes in the nose. Then, as the infusion cools, floral fragrances with fruity notes, reminiscent of lychees, appear.
For a Benifûki, this black tea is very light on the palate and even rather refreshing. Aromatically, it is also subtle, without astringency, but with rose fragrances and lychee scents.
Benifûki is now the cultivar most often used for Japanese black tea, and this is yet another delicious example of its aromatic range. Type of tea : Black tea
Origin : Kamiagata town, Tsushima city, Nagasaki Prefecture
Cultivar : Benifûki
Harvest : May 10-11rd, 2021
Brewing suggestion
Quantity of leaves: 3g Quantity of water : 150ml / 2/3 cup Water temperature : 95-100°C / 203-212°F Brewing time : 5minCompany description not available.