6588 SENCHA "UJI" 2023

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SENCHA "UJI" 2023  Japanese first flush green tea from the Uji region, cultivated in the traditional style. A light-steamed tea with a scent unique to tea from Uji. Enjoy the high quality sweetness and deep, lingering umami taste. Complements the flavor of sweet baked goods. Only available in limited quantity.

Uji in Kyoto prefecture is one of the largest tea cultivation regions in Japan,  and boasts the tradition and history of Japanese "cha"(tea) culture. This high quality shincha (spring first harvest tea) goes well with delicate Japanese confectionery, is recommended for gifts, and as a serving choice to show the care taken in "Omotenashi" (Japanese hospitality) when you have guests. 

 

How to brew this tea <One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup> Infusion: 1-2 cups

 Amount of tea leaves
   3 - 4g (0.14oz)
 Water temperature 
  158 -167°F (70-75°C)
 Brewing time
  1.5 - 2 minutes