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Yamato Organic Black Tea - Benihikari (Loose tea)
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Category
black
Loose Leaf
Brand & origin
Brand
Matsu Kaze Tea
Origin
Nara, Japan
Profile
Strength
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No score
Caffeine
high
Unknown amount
Flavour notes
Top flavour notes
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Top aroma notes
Orange
Ingredients & certifications
Ingredients
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Certifications
Organic
Brewing
Method
standard
Temp
100°C
Time
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Leaf
3g
Water
300ml
Community
Rating
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0 reviews
Taste balance
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Overview
This first flush organic black tea from Nara has a sweet orange citrus aroma, earthy flavour with citrus notes and a long, mildly sweet astringent finish. It is a single estate tea made from the unique Benihikari cultivar that has been revived for making black tea. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Benihikari Region: Tsukigase Kenkoucha-en, Nara Prefecture 60 g To make hot tea Tea: 3 g or 1 tbsp Water: 300 mL at 100 °C Steep: 3 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 6 g or 2 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge