Tea Features
Mie, Japan
Origin
Fukamushi-Sencha
Tea Type
Isecha (Ise Tea)
Area Brand
100% pure tea leaves.
Ingredients
- Kawahara Seicha has made tea in Ise since 1883, selecting, blending and firing every batch in house.
- In 2003 they became the first producer certified under the Mie Brand for Ise tea, the prefecture's mark for quality and traceability.
- Pure Yabukita, the benchmark Japanese cultivar, planted across roughly 62 percent of the country's tea gardens for its balance and natural sweetness.
- Fukamushi means the leaf is steamed far longer than ordinary sencha. That suppresses astringency and leaves a mellow, full bodied cup with a concentrated aroma.
- Yabukita is milder in catechins than most cultivars, so it takes the long steam without turning bitter. Umami and sweetness come forward instead.
- Deep, dark green in the cup, soft on the palate, mellow all the way through, and rich enough for a second and third steep.
- The top of Kawahara's deep steamed range, and the one to open when the tea itself is the point.
- Vacuum sealed at the source to lock in freshness, which is why the packet looks uneven rather than plump. Green tea fades fastest in contact with air, so the tight, moulded shape of the bag is the aroma being protected.
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Instructions
Brewing Fukamushi Sencha
Deep steamed leaf gives up its flavour quickly, so the aim is a short steep in water that is warm but not hot. That draws out the umami before any harshness has time to follow.
Leaf: 3 to 4 g per person
Water: boil, then cool to 70 C
Deep steamed leaf gives up its flavour quickly, so the aim is a short steep in water that is warm but not hot. That draws out the umami before any harshness has time to follow.
Leaf: 3 to 4 g per person
Water: boil, then cool to 70 C
Volume: 100 to 120 ml per person
Steep: 30 to 60 seconds
Pouring: when serving more than one cup, pour a little into each in turn, then back again, so every cup is the same strength. Always drain the pot to the very last drop.
Storage Instructions
- Keep it away from heat, sunlight, and humidity as much as possible. Keep it sealed to prevent air and other smells from affecting the tea.
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Shipping and Returns
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International shipping available
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Return Policy
- We've updated our return policy - and increased it to a 10-day return policy. Please find details here.
Japanese Tea Travelers Program Eligible
- Yes, this tea is eligible for the Japanese Tea Travelers Program by Tealife!
- It's a free program for our loyal customers who have accumulative purchases of SGD $100. You'll receive an additional loose-leaf tea for each month you order.
- We'll choose different types of tea from different parts of Japan. It's a great way to enjoy and learn about Japanese tea. Some will be from our shop, but some will not! Learn more about it here!
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