Tokujo Sencha is a well-balanced savoury green tea with notes of pea and sea vegetable. This tea is pure and clean with a delicate floral fragrance resulting in a semi-sweet finish in the first infusion followed by a subtle bitterness characteristic of Japanese green teas in subsequent infusions.Origin: Nearaicho, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Flavour profile: SAVOURY | PEA | FLORALProcessing highlights: This producer is far from orthodox growing many lesser-known Japanese cultivars and utilising some legacy tea processing equipment not seen elsewhere today. They also produce tea in an area that has difficult soil conditions working hard to improve soil by bringing minerals, in the form of green shale stones from the mountains of Tenryû.Fukamushi produces a sweeter cup with greater body, robust taste, and smoother mouthfeel.Harvest: Spring (May) 2022Tasting Note:A pure and clean green Spring tea from the Kiriyama organic tea garden. A delightful and uplifting green tea that has a delicious savoury liquor and semi-sweet finish. This is a great introductory Japanese green tea as it is very well-balanced.Tokujo Sencha pairs well with seafood, rice, egg dishes, raw and lightly cooked vegetables. It also works well with other dishes that exhibit umami properties including soy sauce and shitake mushrooms.Try this tea with a root vegetable salad and ponzu dressing or with a fruit salad.Leaf appearance: Broken needle-like jade green leavesAroma: Notes of pea and sea vegetables and a delicate sakura fragranceLiquor colour: Brilliant yellow-green
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | Japan |
| Product | Tea & Infusion |
| Allergens | caffeine |
| Food Specifications | Dairy Free |
| Number Of Servings | 3.5 oz |
| Regional Cuisine/Region | Japanese |
| Serving Size | 3.5 oz |
| Type | Green |
| Form | Loose Leaf |
| MPN | do not apply |
| Volume | 3.5oz |
| Size | 3.5oz |
| Tea Origin | Japan |
| Tea Type | Organic Green Tea |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Food Aisle | Pantry |
| Brand | Daiei |
Tokujo Sencha is a well-balanced savoury green tea with notes of pea and sea vegetable. This tea is pure and clean with a delicate floral fragrance resulting in a semi-sweet finish in the first infusion followed by a subtle bitterness characteristic of Japanese green teas in subsequent infusions.Origin: Nearaicho, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Flavour profile: SAVOURY | PEA | FLORALProcessing highlights: This producer is far from orthodox growing many lesser-known Japanese cultivars and utilising some legacy tea processing equipment not seen elsewhere today. They also produce tea in an area that has difficult soil conditions working hard to improve soil by bringing minerals, in the form of green shale stones from the mountains of Tenryû.Fukamushi produces a sweeter cup with greater body, robust taste, and smoother mouthfeel.Harvest: Spring (May) 2022Tasting Note:A pure and clean green Spring tea from the Kiriyama organic tea garden. A delightful and uplifting green tea that has a delicious savoury liquor and semi-sweet finish. This is a great introductory Japanese green tea as it is very well-balanced.Tokujo Sencha pairs well with seafood, rice, egg dishes, raw and lightly cooked vegetables. It also works well with other dishes that exhibit umami properties including soy sauce and shitake mushrooms.Try this tea with a root vegetable salad and ponzu dressing or with a fruit salad.Leaf appearance: Broken needle-like jade green leavesAroma: Notes of pea and sea vegetables and a delicate sakura fragranceLiquor colour: Brilliant yellow-green
