Kiyoharu Tsuji’s masterful cultivation yields this unparalleled tea: bursting with umami and displaying the Asahi cultivar’s unique and elegant flavours
Located a short drive south of Uji City, Shirakawa's tea fields are nestled among rolling hills. Known primarily for producing high-grade gyokuro. Though much smaller than the nearby Wazuka and Ujitawara regions, Shirakawa is a prime growing area for top-tier Ujicha

Cultivar: Asahi
Region: Shirakawa, Kyoto
Producer: Tsujiki
Harvested: April 1st, 2024
Shading: Honzu: 40 Days
Picking: Hand-picked

Brewing Instructions

Tea/Water Ratio
1.5-2g (2 tea scoops)
60ml (2oz) of water

Water Temperature
70º C (158ºF)

Whisking
20 seconds
Meet the Producer
Seicha Tsujiki (製茶辻喜)


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