Sakura Sencha (Loose tea)

This 2025 first flush organic sencha from Kagoshima is specially blended for Matsu Kaze Tea with cherry blossoms from Niigata. It has a wonderful sweet cherry blossom aroma with hints of wet hay and coconut. The sweetness from the aroma continues in the flavour and is balanced with an umami vegetal flavour. It has a moderately astringent finish. Packaging options explained Description Cultivar: Yabukita, Yutakamidori (blend) Region: Shimodozono, Kagoshima Prefecture 60 g To make hot tea Tea: 7 g or 1 tbsp Water: 250-300 mL at 70-80 °C Steep: 1-1.5 min. To make cold brewed tea Tea: 10 g or 1.5 tbsp Water: 500 mL (2 cups) at room temperature Steep: 2-6 hours in the fridge