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drank TJ87: 88th Night Shincha by Upton Tea Imports
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Brewed in a shudei kyusu. Steeping times: 1 min, 1 min, 2 min, 2min

The delicate dry leaf aroma smells of seaweed and snow peas, while the wet leaf aroma is more punchy, with notes of squash, pumpkin, and zucchini. Dark green leaf bits drift in the electric green liquor. The first infusion is thin, very sweet and gentle, light on the tongue and stomach. Fruity aftertaste, cherries or mango. The infusions thereafter are richer, having a thicker texture and yielding bold vegetal flavors similar to those in the wet leaf aroma. Aftertaste is hay-like, freshly cut and dewy grass.

This is my first shincha, so I have no idea as to how it compared with others, but I think it is delicious. It was a change from the usual Japanese greens I’ve had.
Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 tsp 4 OZ / 118 ML
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Cameron B.
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Sounds very lovely! Especially in such an appropriate vessel. ;)

KiwiDelight
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You should totally give this one a go. I’d send you some but I drank the last of it :[

Cameron B.
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I’ve never ordered from Upton but I will definitely consider it.

KiwiDelight
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+1 pt for their sample prices.

pyarkaaloo
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am dying to try some Shincha! (that’s 1st flush sencha right?) both Hashiri Shincha & Lupicia’s Shincha…now this one sounds fantastic as well..

thanks for your lovely review. will simply have to give this one a try.

KiwiDelight
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Yep, 1st flush!

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Cameron B.
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Sounds very lovely! Especially in such an appropriate vessel. ;)

KiwiDelight
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You should totally give this one a go. I’d send you some but I drank the last of it :[

Cameron B.
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I’ve never ordered from Upton but I will definitely consider it.

KiwiDelight
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+1 pt for their sample prices.

pyarkaaloo
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am dying to try some Shincha! (that’s 1st flush sencha right?) both Hashiri Shincha & Lupicia’s Shincha…now this one sounds fantastic as well..

thanks for your lovely review. will simply have to give this one a try.

KiwiDelight
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Yep, 1st flush!

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I began drinking tea because its complexity fascinated me. I love learning about its history, its manufacturing processes, and its place in various cultures.

Japanese greens were my first love and gateway into the world.

My favorite teas are leafhopper oolongs, pu’erh (shou and sheng), and masala chai. My favorite herbal tisanes are spear/peppermint, lavender and chrysanthemum.

I’m currently exploring pu’erh, and any Chinese and Taiwanese teas in general. I’m not much into flavored teas, unlike when I first started. The only teas I truly dislike are fruity tisanes and the ones that have too much fruit. I do like hisbiscus, especially iced.

I like to write nature essays. I’m a birdwatcher as well as a tea enthusiast. The kiwi is one of my favorite birds. I also like Tolkien, Ancient Egypt, and exercising.

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