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Japan Bancha Goishicha Dark Tea

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Steep time
4.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
95°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
medium
Typical
Highlighted notes
Lemon
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairing: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses

A truly unique tea that is rarely found within Japan, let alone outside. It possesses an incredible aroma and an equally unusual and lingering sour taste with elements of lemon, mushroom and soya sauce. The tea has an equally unique method of processing to go match its unique taste; it is double fermented with bancha leaves steamed, stacked, mat flattened, left to ferment on the ground and finally stacked within a barrel to undergo a second fermentation. Tasting Notes:- Completely unique aroma- Lingering sour taste with elements of lemon, mushroom and soya sauce. Production: July-August 2022Origin: Otoyo town, Kochi prefecture, Shikoku island, JapanSourced: Specialist Japanese tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 1 piece per cup/small teapot- Brew for 4-5 minutes Packaging: Resealable aluminium ziplock bag