An incredibly smooth tea with a lovely thick texture, possessing a brilliant umami taste combined with a gentle sweetness with fruity melon notes. Obubu's higest grades of sencha produced by shading the tea plants for three weeks prior to picking the tea leaves. Tasting Notes: - Smooth creamy texture- Thick umami taste with a gentle fruity melon sweetness- No astringency Harvest: Spring, May 2025 Steamed: Light (Asamushi) Origin: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm, Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, JapanAltitude: 0-500mCultivar: GokouFarmer: Akihiro “Akky” KitaSourced: Direct from the farmerPercentage of price going back to the farmer: 35%+ Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 60°C/140°F- Use 3-4 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 60-90 seconds Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag Location:
