“I just opened this package and the first session didn’t leave a strong impression, even though it was quite pleasant tasting and woke me up very well. The tea has a sweet aroma that reminds me of...” Read full tasting note
Japanese sencha green tea from Mr. Katahira’s gardens in Ryōgouchi, Shizoka.
Tsuyuhikari is a relatively rare cultivar more popular in Shizuoka. It is the result of crossing Asatsuya, the so-called “natural gyokuro” and Shizu-7132, a cultivar without registration, with a unique aroma of cherry blossoms. Tsuyuhikari is valued mainly for its umami and the color of the pickle.
Bright green infusion with a sweet taste, with an aroma of flowers and notes of ripening fruit in the aftertaste.
Harvest: Ichibancha 2023
Producer: Mr. Katahira, Houkouen (Hōkōen) tea plantations
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