Steep time
1–3 min
Recommended
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
2.5g / 100ml
275 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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Best pick • solid green choice from Kagoshima, Japan
Pairing: sushi, steamed vegetables, or citrusy salads
This 2025 first flush organic sencha from Kagoshima is specially blended for Matsu Kaze Tea with cherry blossoms from Niigata. It has a wonderful sweet cherry blossom aroma with hints of wet hay and coconut. The sweetness from the aroma continues in the flavour and is balanced with an umami vegetal flavour. It has a moderately astringent finish. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita, Yutakamidori (blend) Region: Shimodozono, Kagoshima Prefecture 60 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C Steep: 1-1.5 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge