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Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
70°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Best pick • solid green choice from Japan
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
A smooth sencha with a lovely sweet grassy taste, produced most interestingly on the northern tip of the island of Okinawa, whose teas are rarely exported. Tasting Notes: - A smoother than usual sencha- Sweet grassy taste Harvest: Summer 2020 Steamed: Light (Asamushi) Origin: Oku, Kunigami, Okinawa, JapanAltitude: 0-500mCultivar: YutakamidoriSourced: Specialist Okinawan supplierBrewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 60 seconds Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag