This SENCHA TENRYU SUIKEI TEZUMI is a traditional, mountain-sourced green tea with a subtly sweet flavor. Its YABUKITA's TEZUMI with ASAMUSHI finish is shaped like a needle, light-steamed and full-roasted to a level 9. With its Gold Prize in the Shizuoka Tea Award, experience the richly-roasted aroma and medium caffeine content of this award-winning, Japan-made tea. Instruction: For 1 serving(1) Amount of tea leaves: 1 tsp (4g) (0.14oz)(2) Add 200ml (6.76oz) hot water 80℃ (176℉)(3) Steeping time: 50 seconds Characteristics YABUKITA's TEZUMI with ASAMUSHI finish is a traditional tea, shaped like a needle. Recognized as the highest quality tea presented to the Emperor, it is referred to as Empire Grade Tea. Special Notes This top-tier tea is produced exclusively in the TENRYU area of Japan in limited quantities each year. Rather than focus on organic certification, the producers prioritize quality, delivering a naturally low pesticide and fertilizer level while ensuring a great flavor profile. This makes it compliant with European Union import regulations. The story behind of production The heat is elevated to allow the tea leaves to expand and draw out the subtle sweetness of the mountain-sourced tea. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments Rare, hand-plucked "TEZUMI" ingredients--fashioned with a fierce flame to provide a sweet sip and a deep golden hue. Perfect for those who love a richly-roasted aroma! Ingredients: Green TeaAward winning: Gold Prize in Shizuoka Tea AwardCultivar: YABUKITAHarvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: TenryuRegion: Shizuoka, JapanExpect Annual Production: 50kg / 110 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081471Steaming: LightRoasting Level: 9Caffeine Level: MediumOrigin: Made in Japan with Japanese MaterialSpecial Note: TEZUMI Hand PickedProduct 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.)
