OG Oolong Tea SURUGAWASE SF offers a unique combination of sweet, milk-like scent, tartness, and astringency. This single-origin and single-variety second-batch Japanese tea boasts an attractive shape and hue, and no trace of muddy taste. Brewed hot, it produces a mild pleasant flavor and cacao-like umami sweetness. Harvested from Shizuoka, Japan. 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 This cultivar, SURUGAWASE, was discovered in Shizuoka Prefecture from seeds crossed with YABUKITA by chance. Possessing a sweet and milk-like scent, its leaves also boast an attractive shape and hue. Its notably robust astringency, coupled with its reddish foliage, makes it a fantastic option for oolong tea. SF stands for "Second Flush," since the leaves were reaped in summer following the first harvest. Special Notes OG Oolong tea SURUGAWASE SF is a hybrid between green and red tea varieties, boasting water which is clear yet brownish in hue. Its fragrance is complemented by a harmonious mix of tartness and astringency. On cooling, astringency is greatly accentuated. It is best enjoyed hot, with a mild flavor and the sweetness of cacao-like umami. This second-batch Surugawase tea is single-origin and single-variety, boasting no trace of muddy taste. Tea aficionados will fully appreciate its unique taste and be thoroughly pleased with their purchase. 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: SURUGAWASEHarvest: FallFarm: Tenryu, HarunoRegion: Shizuoka, JapanExpect Annual Production: 70kg / 154 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081419Steaming: MediumRoasting Level: 6Caffeine 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.)