Product details Tea farmer: Masataka OhtaNet weight: 30g/1ozPlace of origin: Tenryū ward (天竜), Hamamatsu, ShizuokaMountain elevation: 450mCultivar: Saemidori (さえみどり)Plucking: Hand-pickedProduction: Light steamed About this item Tenryū is a premium tea-growing area known for its dramatic temperature differences and the morning and evening mists that envelop the fields.These natural conditions help create high-quality Japanese tea. Mr. Masataka Ohta is a highly respected tea farmer who has won many awards at tea competitions,including honors from the Emperor of Japan and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. This premium tea offers a gentle sweetness and rich umami with a soft, fresh green aroma, followed by a smooth, mellow taste and a clean, pleasant finish. Experience the refined skills and flavor of a tea crafted with techniques and quality once presented to the Emperor of Japan. ISSEN -Single Origin Selection The ISSEN Selection features premium teas made by mountain tea farmers in Shizuoka, a region with mountains such as Mt. Fuji to the north and the sea to the south.Cool mornings and evenings, along with limited sunlight, help create fragrant, high-quality mountain-grown teas. These teas are produced in small quantities and are rarely available.We invite you to enjoy and compare the delicate flavors of these special teas. How to serve for 2 cups Allow the boiled water to cool to 60–70°C (140–158°F). Place 5 g (0.17oz) of tea leaves into a kyusu teapot and add 60 ml (2oz) of the water from Step 1. Steep for 1 minute, then pour evenly into cups, making sure to pour out every last drop.
