SENCHA KIRARI 31 is a premium-quality, deep-steamed green tea from Japan. It has a dark green hue, glossy luster, and a deep green color and cloudy viscosity. It is smooth, sweet, and has no astringency. It is made with the award-winning KIRARI 31 cultivar from the Mori farm in Shizuoka, with a medium caffeine level and the traditional Shuchi Noen method. Enjoy the ultimate cup of Japanese tea. 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: 50 seconds Characteristics KIRARI 31, a cultivar derived from SAKIMIDORI and SAEMIDORI, boasts a vivid hue and a delightful UMAMI perfect for GYOKURO. Special Notes This tea has a potent UMAMI flavor that will make your taste buds sing with delight. The balance of astringency and bitterness creates a pleasant aftertaste of UMAMI and astringency, invoking the beauty of the Japanese countryside. The story behind of production The "FUKAMUSHI" leaves used in this product are deeply steamed, and take the form of broken tea. Their dark green hue and glossy luster indicate a premium quality product, while the deep green color and cloudy viscosity of the tea are distinct characteristics of deep steamed tea. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments Irresistible umami sweetness, a smooth-like-silk finish, and nary a hint of astringency; SENCHA KIRARI 31 is the ultimate choice for Japanese tea newbies. Ingredients: Green TeaAward winning: Japanese Tea Gold AwardCultivar: KIRARI 31Harvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: MoriRegion: Shizuoka, JapanExpect Annual Production: 60kg / 132 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081488Steaming: DeepRoasting Level: 6Caffeine Level: MediumOrigin: Made in Japan with Japanese MaterialSpecial Note: Shuchi NoenProduct 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.)