Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Higashidani Syuko-san's is in the process of inheriting her tea farm from her father, Ido Takeshi, becoming the 4th generation tea farmer in her family. The leaf is a late spring harvest of the first flush. After the first flush harvest, late flushing leaves are allowed to grow large before harvesting. Harvest: Late spring flush Cultivar: Yabukita Region: Takao Area, Minami Yamashiro Village, Southern Kyoto View this post on Instagram A post shared by 東谷 修子 (@syuko_higashidani) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 東谷 修子 (@syuko_higashidani)