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From the 2009 harvest in Shizuoka and currently in shincha form, a first rate, first harvest green tea, it is steamed halfway between normal (chu) and deep steaming (fukamushi). Harvested from the first round of young spring leaves, the tea plants of this green tea consist of a 95% Yabukita/ 5% Sayamakaori-Ooiwase indigenous mix.

The spring release version of this green tea, like others from the first harvest which are immediately packaged after harvest, are known as "shincha." The shincha version of this product tends to be bolder than later releases. The shincha version of this product is available from May through July as quantities permit.

At other times of the year, a larger percentage of this same green tea, like the majority of other first harvest green teas, is processed to the point of it's last stage of drying. Instead of finishing the last stage, the tea is stored under cold storage in a humidity controlled environment. Throughout the year it will be pulled and processed as needed, and is referred to as "Kuradashi Shincha." The quality level is on par with the shincha version, however the taste mellows somewhat with aging, making this wonderful tea available throughout the year.

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SKU SKU16133
Grams / Ounces per Pkg 100g / 3.52
Growing Region 100% Shizuoka
Year Harvested 2009
Harvest First
Grown Under Full Sun
Steaming Medium-Deep
Color Yellow-Green
Aroma Medium
Taste Medium
Astringency Strong
Consistency Thick/Cloudy
# of first infusions per Pkg 22
Organic No
Price per gram (per 100gm pkg) $0.23
Price per ounce (per 100gm pkg) $6.55
Breed Yabukita
Sayamakaori
Ooiwase
Recommended Brew Temp 160F / 71C
Recommended Brew Time 1.0 minutes
Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio .5g per 1oz (30ml) water
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Price: $22.95 (€ 17.42)

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Posted by O. Coclet on 03/05/09
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Good sencha, not too difficult to brew but you have to be careful not to let it steep too long.
I prefer the Miyabi, but this sencha is worth a try.
Title: flavorful tea
Posted by Eric on 02/12/09
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Rich flavor, lots of green tea solids on early steeps. I had the shincha version, so I've mainly brewed it similar to Fukamushi (30-45 seconds 1st steep, 5 seconds 2nd, 20-30 seconds most other steeps). Nice value -- depending on your taste and brewing method, makes 5-7 good steeps of tea per serving (in my case, using 1 teaspoon per 5-6 ounces of water).
Title: Very Rich Flavor
Posted by Ryan on 01/22/09
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Great tea. Not grassy like some senchas - and very rich. A real winner.
Posted by Matt Black on 01/16/09
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i really like this tea, although it can be hard to brew sometimes (occasionally clogs screen depending on the kyuusu) it's a nice change from the deep steamed sencha i normally buy
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