SHZ0006 "KANAYAMIDORI" (40g)
Silky, milky, softer than expected. A Fukamushi Sencha with texture as the main event.
Da Nouen in Makinohara, Shizuoka stopped selling at the tea market to keep making tea their way. Kanayamidori is bitter by nature — but Mr. and Mrs. Takatsuka process it as Yonkon-cha, skipping the rolling step, which keeps the flavor clear and lets the milky sweetness through. At 70°C, bitterness stays back. What remains is soft, round, faintly creamy. Silky in a way that more astringent teas simply aren't.
Deeply steamed, so the flavor extracts quickly. Give it 90 seconds at low temperature. The full-bodied sweetness settles in on its own.
| Brew Temperature | 70°C |
|---|---|
| Brew Time | 1min 30sec |
| Tea Amount | 4.0g |
| Water Amount | 120ml |
Point
If you don't have a temperature-controlled electric kettle or thermometer, use the following method to cool the water.
- Boil water and transfer to a teacup once.
- Wait for 3 minutes to allow the temperature to drop to around 70 degrees.
*The temperature drop will vary depending on the shape and material of the teacup.
How to Brew
- Prepare the water at 70 degrees Celsius.
- Put the tea leaves in the teapot and pour the hot water.
- After 90 seconds, pour the water into the cup. Make sure do not shake the teapot when you pour to prevent tea leaves touch each other and extract unpleasant flavor.
- The last drop from the teapot is a superb drop of tea, rich in the flavor of the tea leaves. Pour every last drop of tea gently.
Reference
| Tea Type | Sencha |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | KANAYAMIDORI |
| Origin | Shizuoka |
| Cultivation Method | Open-field |
| Caffeine Level | Medium |
| Caffeine per Cup | 30mg |
| Net Weight | 40g |
| Cold Brew | Yes |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
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Makinohara City in Shizuoka Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading tea-producing regions, known as the birthplace of Fukamushicha(Deep steamed tea). In this area, where numerous tea growers produce the standard fukamushicha, Mr. and Mrs. Takatsuka of Danoen are quite an uncommon farmer.
Since last year, they have stopped selling their tea at tea markets and instead sold everything themselves. The reason for this is to continue making tea in their way. However, Mr. Takatsuka’s tea, which has an appealing aroma that brings out the characteristics of the cultivar, is not compatible with the current market, which demands a flavor without any peculiarities, and has not received high acclaim.
This “Kanayamidori” is a slightly different from normal Sencha, and it is called “Yonkoncha,” which made without rubbing. Mr. Takatsuka chose the “Yonkoncha” method for its clear taste rather than the beautiful shape of the tea leaves. Combined with the milky aroma unique to the cultivor, the tea has a silky softness that is very attractive. More than appearance, more than sales, they make a tea they like. We believe that tea made with this in mind cannot fail to be delicious.