Shizuoka sencha Haruna - You can savor the rich sweetness and unadulterated, expansive flavor of this tea, which is free from any off notes. Like our 'Mio' green tea, it is grown in the fertile soil and favorable climate of the Makinohara plateau's Sakabe area and is picked at the height of its flavor.
This tea is all about bold sweetness, a nice touch of astringency, and a cool, refreshing finish.
This tea is named 'Haruna', inspired by our supplier's only daughter, reflecting a wish for her to grow freely and with abundant love. Growth, whether in plants, animals, or humans, means becoming more robust—bones or stems firm up, and what was once young and fragile becomes strong and resilient, sometimes losing the tender softness of youth.
In the case of agricultural products like green tea, the impact of even a day's difference is significant, drastically altering the quality. These variations in traits that develop through growth are not only marketed for their unique appeal but also affect the pricing.
Thus, our green teas 'Mio' and 'Haruna', although from the same region and the same variety in Shizuoka Prefecture's Makinohara Sakabe area, are harvested just two days apart. Despite their common origin, their flavors differ subtly.
While 'Mio' offers a delicate softness that gently lingers in the mouth post-drinking, 'Haruna' presents a more pronounced flavor profile, bursting with charm and noticeably sweeter.
We hope you enjoy comparing them and finding your preferred blend.
This tea is generally simple to brew, though we recommend using a teapot designed for fukuamushi-cha for optimal results. Care should be taken to avoid brewing at excessively high temperatures, for prolonged periods, or with an excessive amount of tea leaves. Like all our loose-leaf green teas, it is packaged fresh in nitrogen-filled bags.
The price indicated is for 100 grams of tea per package.
