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Kagoshima Sencha Sae Midori

Kagoshima Sencha Sae Midori
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From the first harvest, this is a very special sencha from Kagoshima prefecture located at the southern tip of Japan. When a sample of this came to us, we could not pass it up.

A very easy to brew green tea! The "Sae Midori" clone of green tea plant is a cross between Yabukita and Asa Tsuyu varieties and was only just registered in 1990. Since it does not tolerate frost, it is mostly grown in Southern Kagoshima. Strong in color and aroma, but a bit on the sweet side, you will be greeted with a very wonderful, grassy aroma upon opening of the package. Without a doubt, this item offers one of the most intense, emerald green color you will likely ever come across in any green tea. We are sure you will be pleased!
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SKU 16404  
Weight 100.00 grams
Ease of Brewing Easy Brewer!
Grams / Ounces per Pkg 100g / 3.52
Growing Region 100% Kagoshima Prefecture
Year Harvested 2012
Harvest First Harvest "Shincha"
Grown Under Full Sun
Steaming Deep
Color Deep Green
Aroma Medium
Taste Medium
Astringency Mild
Consistency Thick/Cloudy
# of first infusions per Pkg 22
Organic No
Breed Sae Midori
Recommended Brew Temp 175F / 79C
Recommended Brew Time 45 seconds
Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio .6g per 1oz (30ml) water
Notes One of our very best!
 
Our price: ¥2200 ($27.33)
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Posted by Gulo on 02/05/12
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This tea is very bitter for my taste. I tried different brewing temperatures and nothing really changed. I don't understand why people think it is sweet. I would recommend the chiran sencha for a better taste with a cheaper price.
Great tea
Posted by Petr Novak on 05/27/10
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The tea tastes great.
Excellent tea
Posted by steam on 08/06/09
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Amazing tea! I bought the shincha for first time this year since I drink japanese green tea and I was impressed of all of its characteristics. Deep green color, fascinating aroma and superior taste.
Wow!
Posted by Ben P. on 05/11/09
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Bold and grassy umami taste, beautiful emerald green color, and predominantly sweet. The aroma when you open the bag is amazing. What I really like about this shincha is regardless of the amount of leaf used, barely any astringency.
Lovely grassy sencha
Posted by Ryan on 05/10/09
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Creates a beautiful vibrant green color in the cup. Good bold aroma. The taste is full and grassy with some fruit in the background. Easy to brew.

A truly excellent sencha.
Wonderful!
Posted by Bruno on 05/09/09
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This is the first year I've tried shincha, and the Sae Midori is really something. I followed the brew instructions here (~168F, 1 min, 3.9g, 6 fl oz). I adjusted the times for subsequent infusions. This tea is delightfully sweet, grassy.
Posted by Trent on 05/03/09
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Bold and intensely grassy with the sweetness of asparagus and an umami backbone.

The single greenest sencha I've ever tried.

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