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Shincha Koushun
The balance, density and complexity of this tea is very special and delights the senses with a lasting floral aroma and sweetness.
About This Tea
This micro-lot of Shizuoka sencha was produced with 100% Koushun cultivar tealeaves. It was light-steamed to preserve and showcase the profound aroma and balance of bitter-sweetness and the refreshing, brisk mountain character that the Koushun cultivar can present when produced well.
Koushun was bred from the Mother of Kurosawa and the Father of Kanayamidori tea bushes. This cultivar has a natural tendency to produce teas with floral and complex aromas that waft fruits, spices, resinous woods, and flowering cherry blossom (sakura).
Origin
Kawane, Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivar
Koushun
Harvest
May 1, 2025
Elevation
250 meters
Ingredients
Green tea
Ingredients
Green tea
Origin
Kawane, Shizuoka, Japan
Cultivar
Koushun
Harvest
May 1, 2025
Elevation
250 meters
Origin
Shizuoka
Japan
The tea growing region located along the streams and valleys of the Abe and Warashina Rivers at the base of Shizuoka’s Southern Alps is a renowned terroir for sencha aficionados with natural micro-climates that are exclusive to the remote inner reaches of the Shizuoka Prefecture. With nearly 800 years of tea farming history, this spectacular tea origin is the highest elevation tea growing region for Japanese sencha and is surrounded by dense mountain forests, clear air, pure river streams and abundant nature.
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 6g tea to a small (150mL/5oz) kyusu teapot.
Use water cooled to 170°F.
Infuse for 45 seconds and decant.
Repeat for another 1-2 infusions for 15 seconds.
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