Sencha Okumidori Minami Kyushu

A premium, shaded sencha from natural gardens surrounded by majestic volcanoes on the island of Kyushu, Japan. A late cultivar with a more pronounced sweetness that is often used to make gyokuro teas. It is lively and juicy with a pronounced sweetness and subtle sesame notes. Delicious brewed hot or cold.

Flavour notes: Fresh, green, toasty, juicy, sesame

50g

location Makizono, Kirishima, Kagoshima prefecture, Japan
cultivar Saemidori
harvest Ichibancha (Spring) 2022
multiple-steeping
water 70°c/150ml
tea 5g
time 1m – 90s – 3m +
single-steeping
water 70°c/450ml
tea 8g
time 2m