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Fukamushi Sencha Tsuyu Hikari (30g)
$12.00
Region: Kekagawa, Shizuoka (Japan)
Process: Deep Steamed Green Tea
Cultivar: Tsuyu Hikari
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Process: Deep Steamed Green Tea
Cultivar: Tsuyu Hikari
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- Shizuoka, located a mere 30 km or about 18 miles from Mount Fuji, is a prominent and ancient tea growing region dating back to the 1,200's. Due to past volcanic eruptions, the area has deep and mineral rich soil that can sustain tea cultivation for many generations. A very diverse micro-climate allows for a great variety of tea cultivars to thrive in this region.
- Cultivation Notes: First flush Spring Harvest.
- About 10% of Fukamushi Sencha from Shizuoka is produced in Kakegawa, which has time-tested ancient tea cultivation traditions going back to the 12th century.
- Tsuyu-Hikari, directly translated as "dew light", is highly prized cultivar for its early maturation, classical umami-forward profile, and clear jade green color of its liquor.
- Processing Notes:
- Deep steamed [fukamushi] to promote optimal release of nutrients into the tea liquor when brewed.
- Tasting Note:
- Deep, rich umami and sweetness.
- Silky smooth mouthfeel, lifted by a very light, delicate, and refreshing touch of astringency and bitterness.
