Organic Yame Sencha

Description

This organic deep steamed sencha, produced from the Yabukita tea varietal, is single estate cultivated in the prestigious tea growing Village of Kasahara in Yame which is famed and highly esteemed in Yame because it is where Zen priest, Eirin Shuzui, the godfather of Yame Tea, first planted tea seeds at the Reiganji Temple. The character of this organic sencha is especially well-balanced between theanine and catechin content, which is evident from the umami and sweetness shown in the first infusion, followed by the pleasant clean & crisp astringent finish that cleanses ones palate on latter infusions. Organically cultivated on a mountain on a small organic tea farm as opposed to the typical mass-produced low altitude cultivation of deep steamed sencha, means the tea leaves are naturally higher in quality to start with. This higher quality nature means deep steaming the leaves in a way to promote a swampy green liquor color is really not necessary. Instead, deep steaming is conducted in a way which retains the teas character, and produces a brew which has brightness and thickness that is characteristic of how and where it has been cultivated, and how it has been processed. Blending tea leaves together is not needed, and the final drying (roasting) of the leaves is expertly done in a way which allows the natural flavor and aroma of the tea to still shine through. We were able to gain an exceptionally good price from the grower on this one, so as always we offer it at the best possible price to our customers!

Additional Information

First Harvest? Yes (100%) Harvest Year 2010 Steaming Process Deep Steamed Tea Bush Varietal(s) 100% Yabukita Brewing Suggestion • 1 gram of leaves per 1oz of water at 70°C for 1 1/2 mins. • Second & third infusions at 70°C for 10-30 seconds. Origin Kasahara, Yame, Fukuoka, Japan NET Weight 100g (3.53oz) Certified Organic By JAS