SHZ0001 "FUJIEDAKAORI" (40g)
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Jasmine and cinnamon in a Sencha. Astringency that arrives clean and stays.
Fujiedakaori is one of those cultivars that barely exists in the market anymore. Nakayama Tea Factory in Shizuoka has been growing it for over fifteen years — a commitment to a tea that refuses to blend with anything else. The aroma is floral and spiced at once: jasmine opens it, then cinnamon follows underneath, warm and dry. Unusual for a Sencha. Distinctive to the point of being unmistakable.
The astringency is assertive and clean — no muddy bitterness, just a firm finish that lingers on the tongue. Brew it hot to bring the aroma forward fully. Cold brew softens the edge and lets the floral note lead.
Point
"Fujiedakaori" is a tea cultivar with a gorgeous aroma, so use a high temperature of around 80 degrees to bring out the aroma.
It is nice hot right after brewing, but as it cools down, the impression changes gradually.
It is also recommended to drink the tea slowly or to brew it thicker with a smaller amount of water and cool it with ice.
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
Nakayama Tea Factory
"My farm's been around a long time. But my grandfather and my old man both died pretty young, so I never heard much about the history. Nobody taught me how to roll tea or any of that. I just gave it a go." Nakayama T...
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