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Kabuse Fukamushi Yabukita Chato

Green tea

Per 100g

€23.64

(Either €233.24 Kg) Either €0.47 per teacup

This tea belongs to the family of shade-grown teas. Two weeks before harvesting, the tea plants are covered with shade nets, which prevent the leaves from being exposed to direct sunlight, thereby promoting the production of theanine, which enhances the mellow, umami-rich character of this type of tea.Harvested mechanically in early May at the Chato plantation, located in the east of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, the leaves of this tea—processed into dark green broken needles—have undergone a long steaming process (60 seconds), which gives the tea a lovely intensity.Its rich texture develops, iodine taste, marine and cooked vegetables notes, with a sweet, very umami finish. Brewing instructions:European style: steep for 1.5 to 2 minutes, using 2g of tea in 150ml of water heated to 158°F.Traditional style: steep for 40 to 60 seconds, using 4g of tea in 120ml of water heated to 149–158°F. The tea can be re-brewed several times.

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Tea from Japan – Kabuse Fukamushi Yabukita Chato

This tea belongs to the family of shade-grown teas. Two weeks before harvesting, the tea plants are covered with shade nets, which prevent the leaves from being exposed to direct sunlight, thereby promoting the production of theanine, which enhances the mellow, umami-rich character of this type of tea.
Harvested mechanically in early May at the Chato plantation, located in the east of Miyazaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, the leaves of this tea—processed into dark green broken needles—have undergone a long steaming process (60 seconds), which gives the tea a lovely intensity.
Its rich texture develops, iodine taste, marine and cooked vegetables notes, with a sweet, very umami finish.

Brewing instructions:
European style: steep for 1.5 to 2 minutes, using 2g of tea in 150ml of water heated to 158°F.
Traditional style: steep for 40 to 60 seconds, using 4g of tea in 120ml of water heated to 149–158°F. The tea can be re-brewed several times.