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“There were no cherry blossoms this spring around Chicago thanks to the colder than usual temperatures. So I had to content myself with the crabapples and this sakura sencha. Upon opening the bag,...” Read full tasting note
Sakura Ryokucha is a superb blend of Sencha, Kukicha, and Sakura leaf and flower. The tea blend of Sencha and Kukicha is well harmonized with Sakura’s natural flavor. Our Sakura leaf is also unique. Normally Sakura leaf is preserved in salt but the salted leaf sometimes affects the flavor of the accompanying green tea. Now, our Sakura leaf is uniquely preserved in sugar so that it does not disturb the green tea flavor and gives a subtle sweetness. Freshly dried Sakura flower also foretells of a happy spring!
Our 2019 Sakura Ryokucha will be available only while supplies last.
Tasting Profile:
The natural and friendly flavor of Sakura evolves in your mouth and nose while you enjoy the umami and freshness of Sencha and Kukicha.
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There were no cherry blossoms this spring around Chicago thanks to the colder than usual temperatures. So I had to content myself with the crabapples and this sakura sencha.
Upon opening the bag, I was greeted by a sweet scent of sakura mochi. I steeped according to package instructions: 1m @ 180F then 15s with boiling water. The tea had a sublime, captivating cherry blossom flavor. Not the medicinal or artificial cherry flavoring you sometimes find in tea, but an elegant and slightly salty flavor if salt pickled sakura. The subtle flavoring mingles perfectly with the grassy green base which appears to be kukicha. Ice brewing accentuates the floral sweetness.
This is about as perfect a cherry flavored tea as sakura tea gets in my opinion. Very similar to another favorite: Sakura Sencha with Sugared Sakura Leaves.
Flavors: Cherry Blossom, Salt
