SHZ0002 "TSUYUHIKARI" (40g)

Type: Sencha(Green Tea)
Cultivar: TSUYUHIKARI
Cultivation: Open Field
Maker: Taruwaki Tea Farm(Kawane, Shizuoka)
Taste Notes: Umami, Astringency, Cherry Blossom, Mint

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All individually packaged: 10packs (4g each)

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Kawanehoncho, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a famous tea-growing area with a long history. Yasuaki Taruwaki is the 8th generation of Taruwaki tea farm, which has more than 200 years of history. He makes tea at an altitude of 630m upstream of the Oigawa River.

His tea shows the characteristics of each cultivar straight away. The tea is grown in the open air, steamed shortly rather than deep steaming, and organically without pesticides and chemical fertilizers. All process is designed so that the aroma of each cultivar can be enjoyed. No compromise, and with great care, he makes teas that can be produced only on his farm.

Tsuyuhikari's father is a Shizu7132, aromatic cultivar with a flowery aroma. It has rich umami and a sweet aroma like cherry leaves that spreads softly in the aftertaste. This tea has a robust flavor and umami that is hard to believe is organically grown. The scent and astringency that only mountain-grown tea can have. This tea can be enjoyed in many different ways, so please enjoy it while experimenting with brewing methods.