Origin: Shibamoto Tea-Farm, Makinohara (Shizuoka)
Cultivar: Benihikari
Elevation: 200 m
Harvest: May 2018 (First Flush), hand picked and hand-rolled
Special features: The tea was grown completely naturally, i.e. without the use of pesticides and fertilizers.
Ideal storing: After opening please use as soon as possible (maximum 6 months) and store in a cool, light-protected place.
Weight: 50 g
Steeping Method
First infusion:
・Amount of tea ：4 g
・Water temperature：boiling water
・Water amount：about 100 - 120 ml
・Steep duration：60 sec
Second infusion:
・Water temperature：boiling water
・Steep duration：30 sec
Third infusion:
・Water temperature：boiling water
・Steep duration：60 sec
Fourth infusion:
・Water temperature：boiling water
・Steep duration：120 sec
A hand-rolled black tea of the highest class: When the bag is opened, the tea exudes a strong fruity scent reminiscent of black currant. The taste is very complex: basil, mint, a little malty, a light fruitiness (bitter orange) accompanied by a great sweetness (honey) and delicate tart notes, which strongly reminds of the Taiwanese cultivar Ruby 18.
