Limited-edition Shiga Asamiya Sencha
- Free shipping over $50
- In stock, ready to ship
This Yamakai cultivar is a beautiful, soothing cultivar that was originally designated Shizu-7166. It became popular in 1967. This rare sencha from Asamiya has a very interesting and unique flavor that you won't find in any other type of green tea. The sensations on your throat will make this an experience worth having, as it leaves behind lasting floral aromas with clear Yamakai characteristics!
Imagine a world where you can savor the most delicious tea with rich flavors and scents that will take your taste buds on an adventure.
The sweet flavors of this green tea are tinged by honeydew melon with a crisp and refreshing green apple while the orchid fragrance aftertaste helps balance out the grassy notes in the sencha.
Brewing method: 3g, 250ml at 165F for 3 minutes.
Style: Chumushi Sencha (Medium Steamed)
Origin: Koga city, Shiga prefecture, Japan
Cultivar: Yamakai
| Country | Type of tea | Rinse | Water Temp | 1st steep | 2nd steep | 3rd steep |
| China | Green | No | 190ºF / 88ºC | 15 sec | 10 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Aged white | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC |
1 min |
15 sec |
25 sec |
| China | Classic white | No | 175ºF / 80ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Twisted oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| Taiwan | Rolled oolong | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 20 sec |
| China | Small leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 15 sec | 25 sec | 35 sec |
| China | Big leaves black | No | 205ºF / 96ºC | 45 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Shou puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Heicha | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 30 sec | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes |
190ºF / 88ºC |
30 sec |
20 sec |
30 sec |
| China | Sheng puerh | Yes | 205ºF / 96ºC | 10 sec | 5 sec | 10 sec |