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Sencha is by far the most popular tea in Japan and accounts for the majority of the local production. This high-quality tea is plucked in the spring and steamed lightly before being rolled. The long, needle-shaped leaf appears to be slightly brittle. After brewing, the fine leaf structure becomes clearly visible. The infusion has a shimmering, deep olive-green colour and the cup is light green. This Sencha has a definitely milder taste than its competitors. With its pleasantly tender note and a light sweetness, this tea is particularly recommended for sensitive taste buds.
Gyokuro Asahi is a Japanese rarity of the top class, which is also called “Dew of a Pearl” or “Most Exquisite Dew Drop”. The tea shrubs grow in the shade of broad-leafed trees and are covered with bamboo mats two weeks before plucking. The fine, regular leaf has a deep green, slightly shining colour and gives off a noble, strong flavour with a hint of sweetness; an impressive mixture of tender mildness and the typical Japanese tanginess. The leaves may be brewed two to three times, with a slightly longer brewing time.
Due to its being pulverized and then pressed, the tea receives its unmistakable shape and look resembling fir needles. Sharp edged flavor and yellowish infusion. Due to global limited availability we cannot guarantee a continious supply..
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An absolute rarity which was offered to us from the Shizuoka Prefecture! Shizu 7132, also known as Machiko, is the name of the cultivar used. This special variety came into fame only sometime after its discovery, when a farmer noticed its expressive, natural cherry blossom aroma. The leaf stems are deliberately not sieved out completely because they carry most of the flavour notes responsible for the cherry blossom aroma. A neon yellow cup with a full-bodied, yet at the same time smoothly creamy body and a uniquely flowery taste.
This Japanese green tea, which is produced under special conditions, is grown primarily in the Shizuoka District. “Gaba” means gamma amino acid and “long” is taken from “Oolong”. The origin of this tea lies in the “National Tea Research Institute”, where a project was created to find out whether tea could be preserved for a longer time. Nitrogen was thus added to a traditionally produced, fresh tea, which was then stored in sacks for 14 to 15 hours. The product which resulted had a much higher “Gaba” content than conventional Sencha does. The leaf is rough, open and slightly worked, it presents a brassy infusion with a soft, tangy bouquet and subtle buttery echoes.
Thanks to an excellent cooperation with our supplier, we were able to secure this popular tea from organic cultivation. The wonderful combination of classic Sencha leaf tea, mild Matcha and peeled, roasted rice is found in this lime-coloured cup which spreads a pleasant scent of roasted notes. Delightfully smooth in taste, slightly sweet with some hints of caramel, this tea shows its true soul and is highly addictive for those who like a spiced sweetness.
