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Organically produced wakocha (Japanese black tea) from a small family-run farm, Koukien Tea Garden. This single cultivar Yutaka Midori cultivar was grown at the foot of the mountains in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture. Sisters Yurie and Akane Kawaguchi are continuously working hard to make their wakochas more delicious and enjoyable. Their Yutaka Midori wakocha is a standard one, with a gentle aroma and pleasant flavor. Makes for a good afternoon tea. About the cultivar: Yutaka Midori (ゆたかみどり) means abundant green in Japanese. It is a cultivar that is mostly found in Kagoshima prefecture (30% cultivated area) as it is a cultivar that is suitable for warm weather. This cultivar ranks second after the Yabukita cultivar with respect to cultivation area and popularity in Japan. Product Info Ingredients: Japanese Black Tea Cultivar(s): Yutaka Midori Harvest: Spring 2023 Region: Makizono town, Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture Storage: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight Steeping Notes Tea: 3 grams Time: 3 minutes (please adjust to personal preference) Water temperature: 98C/208F degrees Water amount: 200 ml About the Tea Name: Koukien Tea Garden Vendor Type: Family farm (Koukien Tea Garden) Location: Makizonocho Santaido, Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan