Asanoka Shincha 2024
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A rich and balanced First Flush sencha that gives a full grassy aroma with a hint of sweet Amalfi lemon.
From the first encounter with these lovely mountain tea leaves we are amazed by the powerful aroma they produce. It is a very complex aroma, but also very natural, without excessive sweetness. The steaming is minimal and the rolling is perfectly mastered.
Shincha which means "freshly harvested tea", offers Japanese tea enthusiasts the freshest tasting and fragrant Sencha of the year. Our 2024 Asanoka shincha is grown in Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is lightly steamed (Asamusicha) and has a beautifully fragrant green leaf when brewed. Oatmeal aroma with a sweet Amalfi lemon finish, a rich and balanced First Flush Sencha.
This tea is made from the Yabukita cultivar, which is one of the most famous varieties of tea plants. The aroma of the brew contrasts with the leaves, which are very fresh, without fullness. However, they show a different strength and depth.
For this tea, we suggest that you try the traditional Chinese Gong FU style to brew your tea. The idea behind this technology is to use greater proportions of tea leaves for water and very short break times. By using more tea leaves and having very short brewing, you only manage to extract parts of the entire taste spectrum. The tea can then be enjoyed in so -called "sections", which gives a much more nuanced experience. As the taste develops gradually and it is much more leaves, this contributes to a much more intense taste than at
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We offer delivery for 49 SEK to the nearest agent with DHL and Postnord within Sweden.
You also have the option to pick up your order in our store at:
Hornsgatan 46, 118 21 Stockholm.
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