Shincha 2022 Nishida Sencha "Saeakari"

Origin: Tea Farm Nishida, Wazuka, Kyoto



Cultivar: Saeakari

Elevation: 150 - 200 m

Harvest: May 2022 (First Flush), scissor picked

Type of steaming: Chuumushi (short steaming)
 
Special features: The tea has been lightly roasted (火入れ), which is typical for the Uji region and gives the tea a wonderful aroma.

Ideal storing: After opening please use as soon as possible (maximum 3 months) and store in a cool, light-protected place.

Weight: 100 g
 

Steeping Method
First infusion:

・Amount of tea ：3 - 4 g
・Water temperature：about 80℃
・Water amount：about 70 ml
・Steep duration：40 - 60 sec

Second infusion:

・Water temperature：about 80℃
・Steep duration：10 - 15 sec
 

Third infusion:

・Water temperature：about 80℃
・Steep duration：20 - 30 sec


This Sencha by has a strong umami, very sweet with a pleasant nutty note and overall very round in taste. If you want a high class Uji Sencha for a small price, you should try this tea!
In order for the full potential of the tea to develop, we recommend proceeding first according to the infusion method described above.