Handpicked from the fields of the mountain village of Ashikubo in Shizuoka by the farmers of the Ashikubo Teaworks cooperative, this tea was lightly steamed to preserve its beautiful shape, and rolled into fine needles. Strong umami flavor with light notes of astringency. The tea name, Mine no Kaori 峰の香, means “aroma of the peaks” and emphasizes the high elevation locale of Ashikubo. Flavor profile Umami ★★★★★ Astringency ★★ Aroma ★★★★★ Recommended Steeping To taste the delicate umami-based flavors, we recommend steeping like a gyokuro. First steeping Tea: 5 grams Time: 2 minutes Water temperature: 50C / 122F Water amount: 50 ml 2nd steeping Time: 10 seconds (pour in, pour out) Water temperature: 90C / 194F Water amount: 200 ml 3rd - 4th steeping Time: 30-60 seconds (depending on desired strength) Water temperature: 90C / 194F Water amount: 200 ml Product info Ingredients: Green tea Harvest: Spring Net weight: 80 grams / 2.82 oz in original package, 20g Yunomi sample package available Region: Ashikubo, Shizuoka Storage: Store airtight in cool, dry area away from sunlight. Best quality if used within 1 month of opening. Learn more about quality preservation / long term storage. About Ashikubo Teaworks Type: agricultural cooperative Location: Ashikubo Village in the mountains of Shizuoka 特徴 旨みが強い・希少価値のあるお茶・お茶本来の味が楽しめる。 最適抽出温度 50度旨み ★★★★★渋み ★★新鮮香 ★★★★★
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