Spring pick - Sayama Premium Kukicha 50g

Premium spring pick stem sencha from Sayama Region

• Origin: Iruma Region, Saitama Prefecture (Sayama)
• Harvest: First pick of spring (end of April)
• Cultivation Method: Shaded by kanreisha cloth
• Processing: deep steam style with a green yellow color
• Characteristics: natural sweetness, medium umami, floral aroma
• Contents: 50g (approximately 15-17 servings)

This tea is made primarily from the stems, using carefully selected stems from sun-dried tea leaves. The stem part is sweet and very delicious. It is made from tea harvested in spring and has unique characteristics in its aroma and flavor, making it enjoyable for multiple infusions. Although it is a rare and valuable limited-edition tea due to the use of sun-dried stems, we hope you can enjoy it as your daily tea.

Made by the renowned top skilled tea master Nakajima-san of Onishi-en

Cultivated on the historic Oonishi-en estate, which boasts a legacy spanning 250 years, this sencha is hand roasted by a tea master adorned with the title of "Eisei-chasei (Eternal Tea Saint)." Having claimed the top position in the National Hand-Rolled Tea Appraisal Contest an impressive eight times, this tea master is widely recognized as Japan's foremost expert in the art of tea. 

Under the leadership of the skilled artisan Nakajima-san, Oonishi-en continues to uphold traditional techniques, producing the esteemed "deep-steamed tea" that Sayama tea is celebrated for. Immerse yourself in the epitome of quality with tea crafted by Japan's finest tea master.

Taste profile:

Natural sweetness : ★★★★★

Savory / Umami :　★★★☆☆

Bitterness :　★☆☆☆☆

Flavor note: 　Floral aroma / Natural Sweetness / Umami medium

Brewing:   

• To enjoy the umami and sweetness
  • water temperature: 70C (158F)
  • Steeping time: 1 minute 15 seconds
• To enjoy the aroma
  • water temperature: 90C (194F)
  • Steeping time: 30 seconds

Amount of tea leaf:  3-4g per 100-120ml