The top tea region Kawane, located in Japan’s most important cultivation area Shizuoka, is where the very finest Tencha is produced in Springtime, based on the cultivars Yabukita and Okumidori. After having shaded the teas for three weeks, the leaves are harvested, briefly steamed, sorted and then dried. As opposed to, for example, Sencha or Gyokuro, the Tencha is not rolled so that as many of its contents as possible are preserved while being ground. You will easily find the result in the cup which unfolds a wonderfully full-bodied flavor, with slightly herb notes but without any bitterness; the powder is brightly green.
1-2 minutes
176-194° F
2-3 level tsp./6 oz serving