Experience the unique and flavorful delight of og Oolong Tea SURUGAWASE FF. Carefully sourced from the single origin SURUGAWASE cultivar, each sip brings a smooth and gentle cup full of fruity aroma and balanced astringency and umami. Winner of the Gold Prize in Shizuoka Tea Award, its sweet, satisfying aftertaste is like that of a freshly picked apple. Instruction For 1 serving(1) Amount of tea leaves: 1 tsp (4g) (0.14oz)(2) Add 200ml (6.76oz) hot water 95℃ (203℉)(3) Steeping time: 150 seconds (2min 30sec) Characteristics Through a chance discovery in Shizuoka Prefecture, SURUGAWASE came to life; a crossbreed of YABUKITA seeds. An aromatic sweetness, coupled with lush leaves of pleasing shape and hue render it an optimal variety for the creation of oolong tea. Its astringency is pronounced but balanced and shows in the reddish-brown hues of the leaves. Special Notes Harvested from the single origin SURUGAWASE cultivar, this Oolong Tea has a unique fruity aroma with a good balance of astringency and umami. Its flavor is smooth and gentle, free of the bitterness that may be present in Sencha. Enjoy a cup of this delightful tea with hot water. A reddish-brown color with a subtle hint of green, Oolong Tea surprises with its strong aroma and flavor. Enjoy the satisfaction of a sweet, fruity aftertaste, reminiscent of the freshness of an apple. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments Finished off with a gentle roast for a deliciously sweet aroma. Oolong Tea making process 1. Harvesting: Careful selection of young and tender tea leaves from the plant. 2. Withering: Dehydrating for increased flexibility. 3. Tossing/Shaking: Gently crushing to begin oxidation. 4. Oxidation: Air exposure brings out flavor characteristics. 5. Fixation: Heating to halt oxidation and save flavor. 6. Rolling: Compressing to optimize aromas and juices. 7. Drying: Removal of moisture to solidify flavor. Ingredients: OG Green TeaAward winning: Gold Prize in Shizuoka Tea AwardCultivar: SURUGAWASEHarvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: Tenryu, HarunoRegion: Shizuoka, JapanExpect Annual Production: 20kg / 44 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081358Steaming: MediumRoasting Level: 4Caffeine Level: MediumOrigin: Made in Japan with Japanese MaterialSpecial Note: IsagawaProduct Dimensions: 6.69 x 4.72 x 0.59 inches; 1.0 OuncesKeeping Method: Best within 30 days after openingServing: 2-3 times with the same tea leaves(Recommend a higher temperature than the first brewing.)