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Kagoshima Sencha Yutaka Midori

Kagoshima Sencha Yutaka Midori

Kagoshima Sencha Yutaka Midori
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From the first 2009 harvest and currently in shincha form, a very special sencha from Kagoshima prefecture located at the southern tip of Japan. Considered by many connoisseurs to be our finest sencha green tea! An exceptionally "green" green tea, we are pleased to be able to offer a green tea of quality to our customers. We urge you to compare this sencha against any of the others available on the internet for that nice emerald green color and wonderful taste. Try some today!

        
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SKU 16292  
Weight 100.00 grams
Grams / Ounces per Pkg 100g / 3.52
Growing Region 100% Kagoshima
Year Harvested 2009
Harvest First
Grown Under Full Sun
Steaming Deep
Color Deep Green
Aroma Medium
Taste Medium
Astringency Medium
Consistency Thick/Cloudy
# of first infusions per Pkg 22
Organic No
Price per gram (per 100gm pkg) $0.25
Price per ounce (per 100gm pkg) $7.07
Breed Yutakamidori
Recommended Brew Temp 170F / 77C
Recommended Brew Time 45 seconds
Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio .6g per 1oz (30ml) water
Notes A legendary green tea, one of our very best
 
Our price: $24.95 (18.21)
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Posted by shane on 09/30/09
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This tea is oishii! It brews a lovely swamp color and is so deliciously sweet and mellow. I'm hooked. Every morning I start my day with 2-3 infusions of this.
Superbe!
Posted by () on 09/26/09
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Posted by Joe on 08/14/09
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I don't know why everyone is so in love with this tea. It's a decent sencha, at a medium price. I think it's marginally better than the cheaper sencha's on o-cha, and definitely inferior to the Sencha Miyabi which is in the same price range.
Simply the best!
Posted by robbie_olive on 05/22/09
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I have tried many Japanese green teas over the years, and this is by far one of the best I've had. Its sweet, yet strong flavour and beautiful green colour make it a very special tea. In fact, I love it so much, I ordered 2 more packets!
Shincha
Posted by Domen on 05/05/09
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I just received my YM in shincha form and i must say that the color of tea is fantastic!
Rich green color, not so cloudy as i expected, but still cloudy enough.
I think, that this 2009 YM is more like mid steamed sencha or just less deep steamed one.

Posted by Vlase on 03/25/09
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Love the aroma. Freshness is nearly impossible to beat. However, I can get 2 to 3 brews out of this at best. I also find that I have to steep the 2nd and 3rd brews longer than advised to get the full flavor.
Amazing
Posted by Jonas Fiers on 03/08/09
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I'm quite new to Japanese green teas, but this tea clearly is something special. It has an amazingly green color and smells wonderful (although most people I know say it smells bad).

It is very easy to brew and the taste is just out of this world!
A Definite Favorite!
Posted by britt on 02/05/09
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I've always held the Yutaka Midori and the Tsuen Kirameki in the highest regard but since I've only had the shincha version of Kirameki I can't compare the two year round.
Best Sencha I've Ever Tasted
Posted by greenisgood on 01/31/09
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I've had two bags of Yutaka Midori and can honestly say its the best Japanese Green Tea I've ever tried. The flavor is a rich classic sencha taste with just enough sweetness and a good fresh, almost citrus-like aroma. The shincha version of this is great too.
Just Awesome
Posted by Ryan on 01/23/09
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Seriously, this stuff just rocks. From the dazzling color of the liquor to the vibrant aroma and deep flavor... this stuff impresses.

Did I mention this tea re-steeps superbly well?

Highly recommended.
My fave sencha, period
Posted by (Chip Creitz) on 01/15/09
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My enjoyment of this sencha is well documented on several tea forums, it is simply my favorite, period. So rich and full and deep flavored. It is mind blowing. I have recommended this 'classic' to many. Be sure to be sitting down when you smell the aroma.
Really like it!
Posted by Ian Groetsch on 01/14/09
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Easy brew and rich, grassy flavor that produces 4-5 good brews. Additionally, in later brews, the tea becomes pleasantly sweet. Highly recommended.