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A most unusual sencha produced in early Autumn, it a lot smoother and lighter bodied compared to a regular Sencha with a sweet grass taste.
The sencha leaves are very uneven in size and include a lot of irregular size stem pieces too.
Sourced direct from Obubu’s farm in Kyoto.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth almost creamy texture
- Light sweet grassy taste
Harvest: Autumn, September 2020
Steamed: Light (Asamushi)
Origin: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm, Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Altitude: 0-500m
Cultivar: Yabukita
Farmer: Akihiro “Akky” Kita
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 20%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 60 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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