Tenmoku Cup | Iris
Beneath the delicate glaze, the density of this clay makes it ideal for serving high temperature teas.
Green Tea
Japan
Sencha Yame Shun
Product code:
CSTV-195
This is a unique lot of Japanese green tea was carefully plucked and processed on the island of Kyushu, in the Yame prefecture of Fukuoka. The expertise of this new producer has made this year's Sencha a favourite of the team.
The dark green of the leaves, the depth of the vegetal notes and the smooth texture that coats the mouth recall the taste of Gyokuro. Smooth and soft, its slightly fruity finish will satisfy the taster in search of finesse.
- Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
- Producer: M. Tsukiyama
- Altitude: 500mm
- Date of harvest: April 28, 2021
Senchado technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
2
Temperature of infusion
75
Infusion length 1
25 - 40 sec
Infusion length 2
5 - 15 sec
Infusion length 3
15 - 30 sec
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
Temperature of infusion
75
Infusion length
3 - 4
Flavour wheel
To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral
Fruity
Wooded
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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