SHZ0009 "SAEAKARI" (40g)
Grilled corn in a green tea. Sweet, roasted, unlike anything else in the lineup.
Saeakari from Imura Tea Farm in Shizuoka goes through wilting before the standard green tea process — the same technique used in oolong and black tea. Combined with fire-roasting at the finish, what emerges is corn sweetness layered over a roasted grain note. The caramelized warmth of corn over heat, then a chestnut softness underneath as the cup cools. Specific and unmistakable.
Brew at 80°C and the corn note rises with the steam. As temperature drops, the sweetness shifts toward chestnut. Cold brew draws the gentle side forward. A tea that changes as you drink it.
| Brew Temperature | 80°C |
|---|---|
| Brew Time | 2min |
| 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 2 minutes to allow the temperature to drop to around 80 degrees.
*The temperature drop will vary depending on the shape and material of the teacup.
How to Brew
- Prepare the water at 80 degrees Celsius.
- Put the tea leaves in the teapot and pour the hot water.
- After 120 seconds, pour the water into the teapot, shaking it slightly.
- 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 | SAEAKARI |
| 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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The "taste" that we usually perceive is composed of taste and smell, and it is said that smell accounting for more than 80%. Green tea contains more than 200 kinds of aromatic components. These components are intricately combined to create the aroma of tea.
This tea, named "Fragrant Green Tea," is made by wilting (oxidative fermentation), which is not part of the normal green tea production process, to bring out the aroma from the tea leaves. This process is also used in the production of oolong and black tea, and is essential in creating the rich aroma that can be compared to flowers and fruits.
"Saeakari" has a sweet, corn-like aroma which is unique to the cultivar. The roasted aroma is mixed in with it, giving the tea a nuance somewhat like grilled corn.
As the temperature gradually drops, the mild sweetness of this tea becomes more pronounced, and the taste changes to a sweet, chestnut-like flavor. Whether hot or iced, there are many ways to enjoy this tea.
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