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Sake Barrel Aged Sencha
About this tea
This tea is a blend of mid-steamed sencha from the Kirishima and Shizuoka regions of Japan. The tea was vibrant and rich green as shincha (“New Spring Tea”), but after four months of aging in the sake barrel, it transformed into a smooth, mellow and fruity infusion. It reminds the palate of Nigori Sake with its boozy and fruity fermentation aromas. It is surprising for a green tea to have such a luxurious and layered taste. The sake barrel aging creates a unique flavor experience with tasting notes of peach, rice wine, nectarine, toasted chestnut and soft spice. This is one of our very unique Kuradashi teas.
Origin
Kagoshima & Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivar
Yabukita
Harvest
May 2024
Elevation
Mid - elevation gardens in Kagoshima and Shizuoka
Ingredients
Green tea
Ingredients
Green tea
Origin
Kagoshima & Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivar
Yabukita
Harvest
May 2024
Elevation
Mid - elevation gardens in Kagoshima and Shizuoka
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 6g to a small (150mL/5oz) kyusu teapot or hohin.
Use boiled water cooled to 169°F.
Infuse for 30-45 seconds and decant.
Repeat for another 1-2 infusions using short steeps of 15 seconds per round until the flavor and aroma dissipates. This tea infuses fast and has strong character that is best expressed over the course of 3-4 brief infusions.
Teaware
Everything You Need to Brew the Perfect Cup
Everything You Need to
Brew the Perfect Cup
Origin
Shizuoka & Kagoshima Prefectures
Japan
