Shincha Yabukita Competition Japanese green tea, organic

Shincha Yabukita Competition Japanese green tea, organic

Regular price €30,00 €0,00 Tükihind tk
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This is the shincha we've been patiently waiting for, the pinnacle for this season. The tea was made as an entry to the regional tea competition that is held late in the year, luckily we managed to secure a small batch for ourselves. These competitions are a medium for the farmers to

are organized by the government to drive forward the, with the maker of the winning tea gaining great fame and prizes

It comes from a small producer in Kagoshima prefecture, South-Japan. The tea was handpicked, which is very rare for Japanese teas, from lightly shaded (kabuse) Yabukita cultivar bushes to intensify the colour and bring out the beautiful umami flavour, then steamed quickly and gently (asamushi) to preserve the whole leaf and complexity of the tea. This tea is a true joy even just to look at with its perfect pine needle shaped leaves, the taste is very sharp and exquisit, with a nice balance between the umami and floral notes, very long and lingering finish.

Quantity in bag: 50 grams.