#0214.G1 Dobashien Tea #21: Gifu Sencha, Shirakawa no Kaori 白川の香

Description from Dobashien Tea leaves cultivated to be strong in the mountain climate of Shirakawa, Gifu, this tea has a unique, fresh aroma balanced by a rich flavor that expands on your tongue. 山あいの気候でたくましく育った茶葉は 独特のさわやかな香気が特色です。さわやかな香りと深い滋味の味わい。 ふわっとした飲み口をお楽しみいただけます。 Characteristics Shibumi / astringency: 2/6 Nigami / bitterness: 3/6 Steaming level: 6/6 (fukamushi) Green roasting: Strong Steeping Notes Tea: 5 grams Time: 90 seconds Water temperature: 80C/178F Water amount: 200 ml Product Info Ingredients: Green tea Japanese Name: 白川の香 / Shirakawa no Kaori Harvest: Spring Region: Shirakawa Village, Gifu Prefecture, Japan Vendor Info In 1892, Dobashien's founder Tetsugoro Dobashi established a small tea shop in a quiet residential district on the outskirts of Tokyo. As the city expanded, the area known as Akasaka-Mitsuke became one of the city's elite districts with ryotei, luxury Japanese restaurants, hosting meetings between powerful politicians. At these ryotei, only the best tea leaves from Shizuoka and other parts of Japan are served. Name: Dobashien Tea Company Established: 1892 Location: 3-17-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052