Kagoshima Sencha Sae Midori from O-Cha.com

Kagoshima Sencha Sae Midori

Tea type
Green Tea
Ingredients
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Flavors
Banana, Fruity, Spinach, Sweet, Umami, Grass, Green, Vegetal, Petrichor, Sweet, Warm Grass
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Average preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 1 min, 0 sec 5 g 6 oz / 167 ml

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From the first harvest, this is a very special sencha from Kagoshima prefecture located at the southern tip of Japan. When a sample of this came to us, we could not pass it up.

A very easy to brew green tea! The “Sae Midori” clone of green tea plant is a cross between Yabukita and Asa Tsuyu varieties and was only just registered in 1990. Since it does not tolerate frost, it is mostly grown in Southern Kagoshima. Strong in color and aroma, but a bit on the sweet side, you will be greeted with a very wonderful, grassy aroma upon opening of the package. Without a doubt, this item offers one of the most intense, emerald green color you will likely ever come across in any green tea. We are sure you will be pleased!

Growing Region: 100% Kagoshima
Year Harvested: 2010
Grown Under: Full Sun
Steaming: Deep
Color: Deep Green
Aroma: Strong
Taste: Grassy
Astringency: Mild
Consistency: Thick/Cloudy
Breed: Sae Midori
Recommended Brew Temp: 175F / 79C
Recommended Brew Time: 45 seconds
Recommended Leaf to Water Ratio: .5g per 1oz (30ml) water
Notes: One of our very best!

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2013 shincha.
It tastes to me: Grassy, vegetal (zuchinni/cucumber), Floral (perfume), sweet, Marine (my friend said it tasted a bit like seaweed, it just tastes marine to me), and a slight kick of umami at the back that makes for a very sweet after taste.
the first infusion tastes like sour fish.
Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 1 min, 0 sec
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A decent dose of umami compared to the light asamushis that I prefer, if that’s what you are looking for. I didn’t like this one.

I’m saying “not recommend” ‘cause I wouldn’t buy it again.
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