Ise Tsuyuhikari Sencha
Takamuraen★★★★★
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Regular price
$14.00
Size
Flavour Profile
Sweetness
Umami
Aroma
Astringency
Bitterness
Description
Grown by award-winning farmer Yoshida-san and fired under the supervision of a tea appraiser from Ise, this Tsuyuhikari sencha has a punchy flavour and subtle minerality
Producer: Takamuraen
Region: Ise, Mie
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
Harvested: May, 2025
Picking: Handheld Machine
Cultivar: Tsuyuhikari
Developed in 1970 from a cross between Asatsuyu and Shizu-7132, Tsuyuhikari became popular even before it was registered in 2003. Meaning ‘Dew Light’, Tsuyuhikari is an early-budding cultivar with high yield and high cold resistance.
Teas made from Tsuyuhkari boast a bright colour, a unique and rich aroma, with good body, and a mellow umami.
Brewing Instructions
Traditional
Hot Tea
Use 2 g (0.07 oz) of tea leaves for every 50 ml (1.70 oz) of water
Heat your water to 75º C (167º F) or cool boiling water by pouring it into the cups, then into the teapot
Let it steep for 60 seconds before pouring slowly until the last drop. Enjoy!★★★★★
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