Nukata Shunmei Fukamushi Sencha
Nukata Shunmei Fukamushi Sencha
Nukata Shunmei Fukamushi Sencha

Nukata Shunmei Fukamushi Sencha

Miyazakien
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$18.00
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Description

An early-budding cultivar, Shunmei boasts a vibrant colour and gentle taste: both on display in this deep-steamed sencha. The longer steaming time adds body and texture to the tea while softening the aroma and astringency

Nukata is one of the ancient regions of the Mikawa region and during the warring states period of Japan was controlled by the Matsudaira clan. Today, the town is part of the city of Okazaki.

Due to fresh winds and the clear waters that flow from Mt. Hongu, the area has been growing tea for around 400 years, at the direction of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

An early-budding cultivar made from a cross between Yutakamidori and F1NN8 (an unregistered breeding cultivar), which in turn have Asatsuyu, Tamamidori, and Shizu-zairai 6 as ancestors. This genetic background makes Shunmei ideal for sencha, with a vibrant colour, and a decent yield. As a sencha, it is known to be mild and slightly sweet.

Brewing Instructions
Use 3 g of tea leaves for every 100 ml (3.38 oz) of waterHeat your water to 80º C (76º F) or cool boiling water by pouring it into the cups, then into the teapotLet it steep for 30 seconds before pouring slowly until the last drop. Enjoy!

Miyazakien (宮ザキ園)

Founded in the late Edo Era in 1820 by Umemura Kiroko, Miyazakien have over two centuries of tea farming and processing expertise. They continue to grow their tea without pesticides or chemical fertilisers, and espouse a lifestyle in tune with nature.

Miyazakien is run by the Umemura power couple of sixth generation farmer Umemura Atsushi and his wife Hiroko. In addition to running his family's tea farm and factory, Atsushi-san practices the Fusō-ha Oribe-ryū style of chanoyu, runs a cafe, fishes, and is preparing to take his zen vows. Hiroko-san started her own school of senchadō, after mastering the Basai-ryū style.

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