Origin: Tea Farm Sugimoto, Wazuka, Kyoto
Cultivar: Saeakari
Elevation: 150 - 200 m
Harvest: May 2024 (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: 80 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.