Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
1.7g / 100ml
118 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
Highlighted notes
Mint
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
Our highest quality tea. This is made from only the top part of the youngest tea leaves, is hand picked, and carefully processed into an fine needle shape. Its super natural sweetness promotes a mellow state of mind. Origin: Asahina, Shizuoka Harvest: First Flush Cultivar: Yabukita Tasting Profile: Super sweet, seaweed-like flavor with virtually no bitterness. Very strong aroma of green vegetables and seaweed. Den's Preferred Brewing: Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz Water: 140°F; Steep: 150 sec 2nd Cup Water: 160°F; Steep 60 sec