“I have been so far rather “wow’d” by the smoothness at total lack of bitterness, the durability of the teas to long steeping without a hint of over-extraction, and yet still able to provide...” Read full tasting note
In continuing with the review of the teas sent by the Sakuma Brother’s farm in Skagit Valley, Washington – I elect to move on to the second sample of the green tea offering.
Its very interesting to find such a flavor profile shift, knowing in advance that the tea comes from the same soil, same farm, potentially same hill/elevation, same weather, and potentially the same production. It says a lot about the craft and complexity that goes into not only producing a good batch of quality tea, but also in delivering a consistent flavor profile that can seduce a tea enthusiast.
I have a few more details gleaned from the email I shared with Richard, one of the main Sakuma brothers, about their farm and he share that they are "still very much in the research and development stage of growing, harvesting, processing, and packing our teas. We are harvesting 7 different varieties developed/collected 20+ years ago by our partner who we have been working with for about 14 years. Our one acre parcel has produced up to 150 lbs of finished tea in the past and I believe it could produce a bit more. It is grown without chemicals but not certified organic. "
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