OG SENCHA KURITAWASE is made with og green tea harvested in Kagoshima, Japan. This rare tea is only produced in small batches with less than 1% of Japan's total tea harvest. It has a delightful aroma with a subtle fruity zest and is light-steamed and lightly roasted. Enjoy this rare and delicious tea from the first flush of spring! 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 KURITAWASE is a highly coveted cultivar produced on Tanegashima Island, which accounts for less than 1% of all tea production in Japan. It is believed to be the first tea harvested in the country. Special Notes The infusion of this Sencha Kuritawase has a brilliant yellow hue, with clarity and no murkiness. The taste is particularly invigorating, with a hint of Umami and a slight astringency. The story behind of production The roasting process utilizes a gentle technique to maintain and bring out the distinct flavor notes of the KURITAWASE cultivar. This tea is smoother than the UMAMI blend, with a delicate finish and a creamy texture. Final Roasting Master SAKUYA's Comments Earliest to arrive, first pick of the season. Fragrant with a fruity zest and tempered to perfection. This tea's like the gift inside an acorn! Ingredients: OG Green TeaCultivar: KURITAWASEHarvest: Spring (First Flush)Farm: TanegashimaRegion: Kagoshima, JapanExpect Annual Production: 20kg / 44 lbsManufacturer: OSADA Seicha Co., Ltd.GTIN (JAN): 4986426081518Steaming: LightRoasting Level: 2Caffeine Level: MediumOrigin: Made in Japan with Japanese MaterialSpecial Note: Very rare, less than 1% of Japan's total harvestProduct 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.)