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Japan Spring Benifuuki Black Tea
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Category
black
Loose Leaf
Brand & origin
Brand
What-Cha
Origin
Japan
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unknown
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Ingredients & certifications
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Brewing
Method
standard
Temp
90°C
Time
2m 30s
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0 reviews
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Overview
A unique light Japanese black tea with a sweet start and lingering umami finish. Benifuuki was produced by crossing Benihomare, an assamica variety Japanese cultivar designed for black tea with MakuraCd86, a sinensis variety cultivar from Darjeeling. Tasting Notes:- Smooth texture- Sweet start and umami finish Harvest: Spring 2019 Cultivar: Benifuuki Origin: Kanaya, Shizuoka, JapanSourced: Direct from the farmer Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag