Artisanal tea farmer Takayuki Tarui's black tea is cultivated pesticide free and without synthetic fertilizers. It is harvested in the last two weeks of June and "fermented" with Tarui-san's own method to create a smooth flavor profile that doesn't need to be sweetened. Tarui-san ages this tea in his warehouse dedicated to aging tea leaves, allowing the leaf to develop into a black tea that will leave you in smiles! Note: This product qualifies to be certified organic by Japan Agricultural Standards. Product Info Ingredient: black tea Cultivar: Karabeni Harvest: Late June Region: Nearaicho, Shizuoka, Japan Steeping Notes Tea: 5 grams Time: 3-5 min (longer for a stronger cup) Water temperature: 90C/194F degrees Water amount: 400 ml (about 2 cups) Steep up to 3 times.
