Ryogouchi Green Tea, Japanese Sencha Premium Tea Freshly Picked from the 2024 Harvest, on Hachijuhachiya Day, Shizuoka, Japan (50g)

Mythical Village of Ryogouchi Origin: Tea from a region of Shizuoka, known for its tea production and pure mountain environment Award-Winning Quality: In 2020, Ryougouchi Sencha got 1st class 3rd place in the Futsumushi Sencha 4 kg category at the National Tea Competition of Japan. For many years, it has been traded at high prices at the first auction in the Shizuoka, reflecting its consistently high quality Hand Picked First Spring Harvest: Only the finest, diluted leaves are harvested to give a soft and balanced taste Shading Technology for Enhanced Flavor: The leaves are covered with straw or mesh before harvest to accentuate fullness and reduce bitterness, resulting in more umami and sweetness Premium Auction Tea: Sold at high prices at Japan's first tea auctions, an exceptional quality tea appreciated by experts and vendors Versatile Brewing Methods: Brew at 70-80°C for 60 seconds for a fresh and refreshing sencha, or brew at 50-60°C for longer periods of time for deeper umami, similar to gyokuro Clear Green Color and Elegant Finish: A visually beautiful brew with a refreshing citrusy aftertaste Fresh Tea Characteristics: New tea generally has a more intense colour and taste compared to tea sold in the shop. It is processed immediately after harvest and retains its high aroma and freshness, with a prominent sweetness and umami. A shorter drawing time is recommended to bring out the best flavor