“This is not the most complex or unique sencha, it’s just very solid. It has clear liquor, a well balanced astringency and bitterness as well as a good range of flavours. The body is medium and the...” Read full tasting note
As expected of Nakamura-san, this shincha is a delicious balance of umami and grassiness. The first thing you notice is the rich umami aroma when you open the bag. On steeping, you find an opaque, green-yellow liquor with strong umami flavor for a sencha, and toasty after notes due to the green roasting conducted in refinement.
Flavor: Strong umami with hints of toastiness, low astringency, low bitterness
Aroma: rich
Leaf color: deep green
Leaf shape: Small leaf bits with some long needles, good shine on leaves indicating
Liquor: greenish-yellow, slightly opaque
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