#0892.K2 Iba Yu Tea Garden: Tanegashima Shirokoji Dark Tea - (handprocessed, micro batch, limited)

Fermenting his green tea with shirokoji, tea farmer Iba Yu creates a tea similar to Chinese puerh. Slightly sour with strong hints of berry. Steeping notes: we tried it a 5g/80C/300ml/5 min to get the above flavor profile Ingredients: Dark Tea Cultivar: blended Harvest: April Region: Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Producer: Independent tea farm, Iba Yu Tea Garden About Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture Tanegashima Island is a small Japanese island located in the southwestern region of the country, known for its rich history and natural beauty. The island is renowned for being the site of Japan's first contact with firearms and Western culture, as well as being a launch site for rockets and space exploration. With its stunning beaches, lush forests, and diverse wildlife, Tanegashima Island has become a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique and unforgettable experience in Japan. Because if it’s southern latitude, tea fields on the island are some of the earliest to be harvested in Japan, with the first harvest occurring at the end of March.