The Yabukita cultivar that was harvested to make this black tea comes from the beautiful mountains of Yabe Village (500m altitude, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture). This summer harvested organic black tea comes from Chiyonoen’s second flush. It has a strong and sweet aroma, similar to Chinese black tea with a mellow rich flavor. Chiyonoen recommends this black tea for when you would like to warm-up and relax during the colder months. Product Description Ingredients: Black Tea Cultivar: Yabukita Harvest: Summer, second flush Cultivation notes: No pesticides, no synthetic fertilizer used in cultivation Region: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 500 meters. Steeping Notes The steeping guidelines below are from Chiyonoen. For more steeping tips including cold steeping and ice steeping, please see Yunomi's steeping guides. General Steeping for 2 persons Tea: 6g, Time: 3-4 minutes, Water: 95°C/203F, 300ml Tips for a Pleasant Drinking Experience Boil fresh water to 95°C/203F Before preparing the tea, have the teapot warmed up (e.g., by pouring hot water in it) Put the tea leaves in the teapot, pour hot water and steep for 3-4 minutes Pour the tea until the last drop About the Farm Chiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi. Learn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden
