SHZ0002 "TSUYUHIKARI" (40g)
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Cherry blossom sweetness and mint coolness in a single cup. A Sencha that changes with the seasons.
Tsuyuhikari is one of those cultivars that genuinely surprises people. The aroma is delicate and floral — soft petals, a faint sweetness reminiscent of sakura — but layered underneath is a cool, clean mintiness that lifts the whole thing. Taruwaki Tea Farm in Shizuoka lets that complexity come through without forcing it.
The astringency sits lightly. The finish is bright and refreshing, not heavy. Brew it hot and the blossom note comes forward; brew it cold and the mint character leads. Either way, the umami holds and the balance stays. A tea that works year-round.
Point
This Tsuyuhikari is cultivated in the open field and steamed lightly, to maximize its floral aroma and rich umami.
On the other hand, if brewed it incorrectly, it can have strong astringency and bitterness.
Brew it slowly and carefully at 70℃, which is just enough to bring out the aroma and suppress the extraction of astringency and bitterness.
- 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.
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Behind the Sip
Taruwaki Tea Farm
Kawane Honcho sits upstream on the Oi River, tea fields scattered across the mountainsides wherever the slopes will hold them. The area has been known for fine tea for as long as anyone can remember. Surrounded by th...
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