FUK0002 "SAKIMIDORI" (40g)
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Fresh-cut green leaves and jasmine in the same cup. A Sencha with vivid, clean-edged character.
Sakimidori is a cultivar that does not hedge. It goes straight for the fresh-leaf aroma — bright, green, almost sharp — then layers in a jasmine floral note that softens the edge just enough. Niikawa Tea Factory in Fukuoka grows this on their own farm, and the result is a tea with immediate presence.
Brew it cooler, around 60°C. The lower temperature lets the jasmine note open slowly, and the astringency stays clean while the umami fills in underneath. If you like a Sencha with a precise, assertive finish, this is one worth knowing.
Point
We thought for a long time about the recipe for "Sakimidori" because this tea is delicious no matter how you brew it.
It has a nice and well-balanced taste, which is unique to organic teas, both at low and high temperatures.
However, we were surprised to learn that organic tea is so rich in flavor. So we recommend brewing at 60°C first to give you the surprise.
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 60 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
Behind the Sip
Niikawa Tea Factory
Abandoned rice terraces, cut into the mountainside decades ago, now given over to tea. Stone walls furred with moss, rows of green climbing the slope in steps, the whole scene threaded with the sound of moving water. ...
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