A nimble-bodied cup with a pointed floral character. The high aromatics are supported by a sweet citrus rind quality that minimizes the brothy mouthfeel typical of Japanese teas. A distinct and pleasant experience.

Produced in Kagoshima Prefecture.  It’s a 2^nd leaf and soft stem mix from first flush material (bud and 1^st leaf are used in the highly valued and more expensive “Shin Chas”). It’s comprised of Yutakamidori, Saemidori, Asatsuyu, and Yabukita cultivars.  The picked leaf undergoes a withering process (unusual for Japanese teas) and then a light steaming to accentuate and preserve the floral quality. It blurs the line between traditional Japanese and Chinese green tea characteristics, creating a unique tea with wide appeal.

Ingredients: green tea

Steeping Instructions

3 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. 

Number of Cups

4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups