Origin: Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan Cultivar: Saemidori Elevation: 220-250m Harvest: April 26, 2022
Arita Farm is situated in southern Japan’s Kyushu Island, south of Kagoshima and Mount Kirishima where many of our organic teas are farmed.
The Arita Farm specializes in organic tea cultivation and takes great pride in their soil management. The volcanic soil delivers both a rich taste and vivid green color.
This micro-lot is the first picked shincha from their Saemidori cultivar garden and is mid-steamed (chumushi) to accentuate the rustic and deep taste while maintaining the original cultivar character of Saemidori.
Origin
Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan
Description
Origin: Kanoya, Kagoshima, Japan Cultivar: Saemidori Elevation: 220-250m Harvest: April 26, 2022
Arita Farm is situated in southern Japan’s Kyushu Island, south of Kagoshima and Mount Kirishima where many of our organic teas are farmed.
The Arita Farm specializes in organic tea cultivation and takes great pride in their soil management. The volcanic soil delivers both a rich taste and vivid green color.
This micro-lot is the first picked shincha from their Saemidori cultivar garden and is mid-steamed (chumushi) to accentuate the rustic and deep taste while maintaining the original cultivar character of Saemidori.
Tasting Notes
Creamy rich umami with notes of chestnut mochi, wheatgrass and a light cherry blossom finish.
Ingredients
Organic green tea
Traditional Preparation
Add 6g tea to a small (150ml/5oz) Kyusu teapot. Use water cooled to 170°F. Infuse for 45 seconds and decant. Repeat for another 1-2 infusions for 15 seconds.
