Organic Kagoshima Sencha Saemidori

Description

Organic Kagoshima Sencha Saemidori is a deep steamed organic fukamushi sencha comprised of the precious young leaves that appear in spring. The saemidori tea bushes used for this sencha are specially cared for and given priory by its cultivator. They are harvested only once a year and harvesting only takes place at the optimum timing in spring. In addition, a plantation area with the most suitable fertile soil, correct altitude and safest growing environment were carefully selected. Soil is managed throughout each harvest year with only natural fertilizer and with the utmost of care. As a result of all of these factors, the quality of this organic fukamushi sencha is maintained to a high standard. The flavor is sweet and smooth with very little astringency, and it's accompanied by a wonderful fresh grassy aroma and beautiful green tea liquor. It's an organic Kagoshima deep steamed sencha of exceptional quality!

Saemidori

Saemidori, well-known as natural gyokuro, is a tea breed grown in a number of regions in Japan. It's used for matcha, gyokuro and high quality sencha. Leaves are high in amino acids, but not so high yielding. It is generally only cultivated by organic tea farmers that, above all, seek to cultivate superior quality green tea.

Additional Information

First Harvest? Yes (100%) Harvest Year 2009 Steaming Process Deep Steamed Tea Bush Varietal(s) 100% Saemidori Brewing Suggestion • 1 gram of leaves per 1oz of water at 70°C for 1 min. • Second & third infusions at 70°C-80°C for 10-30 seconds. Origin Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan NET Weight 100g (3.53oz) Certified Organic By JAS