This first flush Sencha green tea is light and smooth with sweet grassy flavors. The brewed tea has a light, lime green color and a wonderful fresh grass aroma.
Kurihara Tea is located in Yame, Japan and it is owned by the Kurihara family and their tea is grown at an altitude of 2,230 feet (680 meters). This family has been producing tea since the 1920’s and they have been in Yame since the 1940’s. They are known for their Gyokuro tea and they have won many awards for it including “Best Tea of Japan” at the North American Tea Conference in 2014. The strong flavors and fragrances of their tea is caused by the extreme temperature differences that are common in Yame.