June 23, 2022
Kukicha Organic
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Product code:
CSTV-5
Enjoyable Japanese green tea made with a mixture of twigs and leaves of Sencha.
Its yellow-green liquor smoothly deploys its rich texture along with scents of fresh herbs and nut butter. Its tangy finish is also evocative of exotic fruits.
Note for Sushi lovers; this tea is the perfect complement.
- Cultivar: Yabukita
- Producer: M. Takeshi Suzuki
- Altitude: 400m
- Date of harvest: May 11, 2021
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Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
80
Infusion length
3 - 4 min
Senchado technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
2
Temperature of infusion
80
Infusion length 1
20 - 40 sec
Infusion length 2
5 - 10 sec
Infusion length 3
15 - 30 sec
Concentration of antioxidants
1150 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
1150 μmol
1150 μmol
Flavour wheel
Identify the principal aromatic notes of a tea
Floral
Fruity
Woody
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas
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