Japan Obubu Gyokuro Black Tea

The first ever Gyokuro processed as a black tea! It has a unique sweet pear taste combined with umami notes! The tea is a Gyokuro due to the three week shading it undergoes prior to plucking the tea leaves. Tasting Notes: - Light compared to normal black teas- Unusual sweet pear taste with umami notes Harvest: Spring, May 2024 Origin: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm, Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, JapanAltitude: 0-500mCultivar: YabukitaFarmer: Akihiro “Akky” KitaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 35%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag