Shogyokuen Tea Factory's Tsuki no Hikari, is a kabusecha, but as sweet as many gyokuro at major tea brands. In the past, Kabusecha was called “hot water Gyokuro” - meant for steeping at hotter temperatures similar to sencha but still providing a rich umami flavor. Steeping notes Tea: 5 grams, Time: 2 minutes, Water: 60C/140F degrees, 100 ml (or about 1/2 cup). This formula is meant to extract an umami rich tea. Subsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a sencha, steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70C/158F degrees. Product Info Japanese name: 熱湯玉露 月の光 Ingredients: Green tea Harvest: May Region: Wazuka, Kyoto. Refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto. Notes: Shaded for about 2 weeks before harvest. This product is meant to have the same flavor profile year round, as each batch is reformulated by Kobayashi-san to ensure flavor consistency. Please check out the Professional's Guide to Japanese Tea blog on how does shading affect the type and quality of tea? Vendor Info Name: Shogyokuen Type: Tea factory, family business CEO: Hiroshi Kobayashi Established: 1827 Employees: 12 Hiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender, and one of 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10.
