Ujitawara Asanoka Shincha

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  • 50 grams
  • Single Origin | Single Cultivar
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Made from young, tender leaves of the early-budding Asanoka cultivar, this sencha from Ujitawara captures the vibrant, fresh, and fleeting aroma of spring tea fields

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Cultivar: Asanoka

Region: Ujitawara, Kyoto

Producer: Rishouen

Harvested: April 28, 2024

Elevation: 220m

Picking: Handheld Machine

Brewing Instructions

Tea/Water Ratio

2g per 50ml of water
(.07oz per 1.7oz)

Water Temperature

85Âş C (185ÂşF)

Brewing Time

45 seconds

Meet the Producer

Rishouen (利招園)

Cultivar: Asanoka

Asanoka (朝の香 - Morning Aroma) was registered in 1996 as a cross between Yabukita and a Chinese tea plant. Known for its frost resistance and early budding, Asanoka is also high in amino acids, contributing to a sweet, umami flavor.

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