OG Oolong Tea ZAIRAI FF is expertly grown in the wild tea trees of the Haruno region of Shizuoka and only uses the first tea leaves of each plant. With a clear green hue and slightly brown undertone, it stands out from other oolong varieties. This medium-caffeine, medium-roasted tea is a must-try for Oolong tea lovers. 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 OG OolongTea ZAIRAI FF is a varietal selected from wild tea trees in the HARUNO region of SHIZUOKA. Its name, "FF," denotes "First Flush," indicating that the leaves were gathered during the spring harvest. Special Notes Haruno's tea is renowned for its intense flavor and is fermented for a longer time, producing an oolong with a strong astringent taste. Distinct from other brown oolongs, it is a green oolong containing only the first tea leaves grown in the organic village of Haruno and Isagawa. When brewed, it has a beautiful, clear green hue with a slight brown undertone, similar to sencha. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments It's the perfect end with its greenish oolong tea-ness. Roasting it up gives you the dreamiest of aromas. 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 TeaCultivar: ZAIRAIHarvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: Tenryu, HarunoRegion: Shizuoka, JapanExpect Annual Production: 35kg / 77 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081396Steaming: MediumRoasting Level: 5Caffeine 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.)