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First Shincha Of 2012 – Kagoshima Saemidori!
Kagoshima Saemidori 2012!
Our first shincha of the year has arrived and it’s so great to finally taste this years spring harvest! This year our Organic Kagoshima Shincha Saemidori is the first to arrive.
Today, with our order we received a hand written message from the grower. Here is a small part of it. If you can read Japanese then you will understand his sentiment:
Farmer's Message!
If not, then we can tell you that it basically reads, “This years Saemidori (referring to his Saemidori) is really delicious, so please savor it”. After tasting it today we can only agree!
For your information, this wonderful grower has been cultivating Japanese tea in Makurazaki since he was a young man, he is now past retirement age! He is therefore a very long established respected tea grower who you could say knows quite a bit about Kagoshima tea cultivation and processing!
For many years now he has been tending to Saemidori tea bushes, and has raised them organically from seedlings in the famous tea region of Makurazaki in Kagoshima. Incidentally, he tells us he farms his tea bushes organically because it’s his wish to provide his customers with the most authentic Kagoshima Saemidori taste, aroma, and liquor color out there! He knows through his many years of experience that it’s only organic cultivation which can ensure that level of authenticity.
For your pleasure, here are a few shots of this years Organic Kagoshima Shincha Saemidori:
The Leaf...
The First Infusion...
The Authentic Green Second Infusion Color Of Deep Steamed Kagoshima Saemidori!
If you are a regular customer of this tea, we are quite sure you’ll be happy with this years shincha offering, but as the grower wrote, please savor it! It will only be around for a short period of time this spring!
Organic Spring Bancha
The first taste of Spring 2011 arrived earlier this week! However, not a Shincha, it’s Organic Miyazaki Haru Bancha. It’s made from mature winter leaves (not Spring buds) that are harvested at the end of March. A pan-fired tea, not steamed, with a very distinctive fresh Spring aroma:
Organic Miyazaki Haru Bancha
An easy brewer that steeps well at any temperature between 80°C/176°F – 95°C/203°F. To bring out more of that wonderful fresh Spring aroma use a higher water temperature!
Introducing the NEW Obix Filter!
Coming on to the market this year in Japan is the all new obix filter for Tokoname Teapots! A very practical filter that we’re sure some of our customers will be happy to see!
So what’s an obix filter you may ask? Well, it’s an innovative plastic filter that can easily be removed from the teapot by the little plastic handle on the side of the filter. It can then be thoroughly cleaned by hand and then easily fixed back into the teapot prior to each usage. Here’s an image of one removed from the teapot:
Obix Filter For Tokoname Teapots
The filter is made from durable plastic and will last a long time, but if you do happen to need a new filter we are stocking them here: Obix Filter For Tokoname Teapots.
Currently, we have two teapots that are fitted with the obix filter, the more expensive Kuro Kushime Obix Tokoname Teapot, and the cheaper Shusen Obix Tokoname Teapot. Both excellent functional teapots from Tokoname!
Matcha Tins New Arrivals
Now that a number of our matcha come in excellent new stand-up resealable pouches we no longer offer them supplied with a tin. Therefore, for those still in need or want of a tin for their matcha, we have added three small ones to our selection of Matcha Tins! They are available individually or as a set of 3, are made of stainless steel, come with plastic inner lids, and will hold approximately 40g/1.41oz of matcha green tea powder:
New Matcha Tins (Set of 3)
You can also use these to store any other small amounts of loose leaf tea and are practical enough to take on a trip or to work. Please, use as you wish!
Matcha Packaging Update
Today, Yuuki-Cha has rolled out some new practical, stand-up resealable pouch packaging for three of our matcha green teas and are now delivering even more value on them! Here’s the run down:
Yuuki Midori 40 gram green tin @ $25 has been replaced by a 50 gram resealable pouch @ $20! You save $5 and get 10 grams extra! WOW!
Yuuki Konjo 40 gram blue tin @ $14 has been replaced by a 50 gram resealable pouch @ $12! You save $2 and get 10 grams extra! WOW!
Yame Matcha 40 gram black tin @ $20 has been replaced by a 50 gram resealable pouch @ $16! You save $4 and get 10 grams extra! WOW!
The new packaging:
Yuuki Midori in new practical stand-up resealable pouch!
In addition, our 100 gram packets have been discontinued because they are matched in price by the new 50g pouches, so if you were a customer of them, we kindly ask you to now enjoy the improved 50 gram resealable stand-up pouches!
We hope our customers will enjoy these excellent new pouches and added value!