A decent sencha but not as amazing as Saemidori Kagoshima green teas I’ve had from O-Cha and Yuuki-Cha in the past. It’s also different from the others in that it appears to be more asamushi like with lots of long needle shaped leaves even though its advertised as a deep steamed sencha. First steep is light and vegetal with a splash of umami. Second infusion is grassier with a touch of astringency. Notes of spinach, cashew, and turnips. The last steep is similar with a generic green flavor.
Not packaged oxygen-free like other Japanese vendors which likely contributed to the less than optimal taste.
Flavors: Grass, Spinach, Umami, Vegetal
Preparation
150 °F / 65 °C
1 min, 0 sec
3 g
5 OZ / 150 ML
