ENGAWA - Sawayaka 爽 Shaded Kamairicha - Kai Tea Garden - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place (30g Gift Can #0470.M3)

.2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place winner in the Kamairicha category (Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞) - this tea from renowned tea farm Kai Tea Garden was shaded for an ultra delicate leaf and lightly pan-roasted before rolling and drying. Unlike regular Kamairicha, competition grade / shaded kamairicha is light and delicate, rather than full-bodied and toasty. This creates a curled, sencha-like deep green leaf. Also available in 10g, 100g and 300g sizes Steeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping 1st Steeping - Tea: 5g. Time: 2 min. Water: 60C/140F degrees, 100 ml. 2nd Steeping - Time: 10 sec. Water: 70C/158F degrees, 100 ml. 3rd+ Steeping - Time: 30 sec. Water: 70C/158F degrees, 200 ml. Product Info Ingredients: Green Tea Cultivar: Yabukita Harvest: Spring Batch: 4kg micro batch, handpicked Region: Nobeoka, Miyazaki Producer Kai Tea Garden (Official Japanese name Soki Meicha) is a small farm in Nobeoka, Miyazaki. Instagram