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“Decided to order from Kettl as I’ve heard so many good things from so many people about their senchas. I must say, I am quite impressed from this first sample! This stuff is the sencha most like...” Read full tasting note
“I brewed this tea as I normally do with senchas, 160 for 45", 15" in a kyusu. The body was full. The tea tasted sweet and vegetal. There was also something about it that reminded my of sipping on...” Read full tasting note
Highly Aromatic / Mountain herbs / Delicate minerality
A remarkable high mountain sencha from Shizuoka grown and manufactured by the young sensation, Jiro Katahira. Our Saikou sencha is grown at altitude on the steep slopes just south of Mount Fuji. This delicate tea is 100% hand picked and processed. Grown from the Yamakai varietal.
Shizuoka Japan
We are a New York City and Fukuoka, Japan based tea and teaware company. We believe simple, delicious tea and well designed teaware support a creative, healthy and uncomplicated lifestyle. We are passionate about beautiful design and the uncompromising quality of our teas.
Decided to order from Kettl as I’ve heard so many good things from so many people about their senchas. I must say, I am quite impressed from this first sample! This stuff is the sencha most like gyokuro I’ve had, and the richest I’ve had as well. Also somewhat similar to Chinese greens in a strange way. Basically no grassy flavor like lots of Japanese greens.
It has this prominent savory vegetal note that I can’t quite place. But it’s really amazing. So smooth, with a thick mouthfeel like gyokuro. Lasts 6 infusions. No bitterness or astringency. Incredibly clean. I would guess this is a medium-steamed tea.
Year: 2023
Origin: Yame, Fukuoka
Cultivars: Blend
Dry leaf: Savory, vegetal
Wet leaf: Same
Flavor: Savory, vegetal, broth, artichoke, roasty, thick, butter
Flavors: Artichoke, Broth, Butter, Roasty, Savory, Thick, Vegetal
I brewed this tea as I normally do with senchas, 160 for 45", 15" in a kyusu. The body was full. The tea tasted sweet and vegetal. There was also something about it that reminded my of sipping on sake. I highly recommend this tea but don’t hold onto it. It degrades fast.
