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“Is this the same as the “Every Day Sencha” because it has the same description. Weirdly I looked up what ‘Sagi’ translates to from Japanese and it means ‘fraud’. Which is interesting. Anyway. I...” Read full tasting note
“Stonefruit, butter and grass. That’s what I get from this tea. My partner: “c’est legerement corcé, mais c’est probablement le sweetener”. Translated: “it’s a bit heavy-handed with the flavor, but...” Read full tasting note
Sencha Sagi bridges the gap between an average daily drinker and the special sencha you reserve for occasions. Moderate steaming results in a pleasantly rich taste and mild astringency. An ideal daily sencha.
Specifics
・Origin: Shimonoto, Ujitawara-cho, Japan
・Cultivar: Yabukita and Okumidori
・Harvest: Spring
・Type: 1st Harvest, machine picked Uji sencha
・Impressions: mellow aroma, mild umami/bitterness balance
https://yannoko.com/products/sencha-sagi
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Is this the same as the “Every Day Sencha” because it has the same description. Weirdly I looked up what ‘Sagi’ translates to from Japanese and it means ‘fraud’. Which is interesting. Anyway.
I got 12g of this from my May Sipsby box and thought to try it out this morning. First steep was a little too bitter but I might have left it in too long. Second steep is much more pleasant and just about what I expect from a decent Sencha, pleasantly grassy. Probably going to go for a third and then retire this batch of leaves.
Flavors: Grass
Stonefruit, butter and grass. That’s what I get from this tea.
My partner: “c’est legerement corcé, mais c’est probablement le sweetener”. Translated: “it’s a bit heavy-handed with the flavor, but it’s probably the sweetener”. He doesn’t like his tea sweetened. Oops.
I’m not normally a huge sencha fan, but I could easily drink this one daily.
Next steep, we’ll try it dry (without sweetener) and see what happens.
First Steep: 80C, one minute, stevia sweetened, 2.5 tsp of tea, 8oz water.
MANY thanks to Yannoko Tea on Gabriola Island for sending me this, and a few other great samples to try out in exchange for a review.
Flavors: Butter, Grass, Heavy, Stonefruit
Hello Starfevre, Sagi is also the kanji for heron. We named this line of teas in commemoration of beautiful birds.
ooooh. That makes a lot more sense. Thanks