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Steep time
2.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Best pick • solid black choice from Japan
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
A very light black tea with a smooth taste with subtle sweet notes. Benifuuki was produced by crossing Benihomare, an assamica variety Japanese cultivar designed for black tea with MakuraCd86, a sinensis variety cultivar from Darjeeling. Tasting Notes:- Smooth texture- Smooth with subtle sweet notes Harvest: Summer 2019 Cultivar: Benifuuki Origin: Makinohara, Shizuoka, JapanOrganic: Non-certified organicSourced: Direct from the farmer Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag