This award winning, limited production, 2025 first flush, organic tea is pan-fired, a processing technique usually used in Chinese green teas. This process produces dried leaves with a unique curly shape rather than the needle shapes of traditional Japanese sencha teas. It has a distinct sweet, roasted soybean aroma with a hint of caramelization, a complex, balanced vegetal, nutty brussels sprout flavour and a slightly smoky finish. It is less astringent than most sencha teas. The pan-fired method is distinct to the traditional Kyushu Island style. Currently, this method is utilized to process only 1 - 5 % of tea in Japan. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Miyazaki Sabou, Miyazaki Prefecture 50 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 80-85 °C Steep: 1.5-2 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 2 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge
