Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
High
Highlighted notes
Cinnamon
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
Named for its thick curly shape, Fern Shoot Wakocha is light-bodied, with a subtle astringency and underlying notes of dark chocolate, honey and cinnamon. Its gorgeous crimson color is supplemented by an inviting aroma of fresh timber. Ingredients: Black tea Region: Wazuka, Kyoto Farmer: Sugimoto Harvest: August Cultivar: Mixed