Sencha Uji-zairai Kyoto 30 g

In persuit of the first sencha of Japanese history.

はじまりの煎茶を求めて


12.00 €
excluding shipping cost

Some interesting columns:

Zairai: A single cultivar or a blend?

在来という品種:単一品種?それともブレンド?

Tea data: Kamairicha Zairai Miyazaki

Catalog no.                                           
TEA03

Origin
Gokase-cho, Miyazaki, Japan.

Cultivar
Zairai (在来, meaning "indigenous") , seed-grown.

Harvest
05/2024, machine-picked.

Process
Green tea, pan-fired (釜炒り茶  kamairicha).

Cultivation
Animal- and plant-based fertilizers (non-synthetic). No agrochemicals.

Tasting memo
Light body but robust. Distinctive toasty aroma like roasted rice. Balanced bitterness with subtle sweetness and refreshing aftertaste.

Brewing guide
[Japanese] 4-5 g/200 ml, 85-90°C 40 sec (1st), 85-90°C 5-10 sec (2nd), 90-95°C 5-10 sec (3rd-).
4-6 infusions possible.
[Western] 2-3 g/300 ml, 85-90°C 2-3 min.

TORIDORI TEA DATA FILE

Catalog no. TEA03.  Kamairicha Zairai Miyazaki

Origin
Gokase-cho, Miyazaki, Japan.

Cultivar
Zairai (在来, meaning "indigenous") , seed-grown.

Harvest
05/2024, machine-picked.

Process
Green tea, pan-fired (釜炒り茶  kamairicha).

Cultivation
Animal- and plant-based fertilizers (non-synthetic). No agrochemicals.

Tasting memo
Light body but robust. Distinctive toasty aroma like roasted rice. Balanced bitterness with subtle sweetness and refreshing aftertaste.

Brewing guide
[Japanese] 4-5 g/200 ml, 85-90°C 40 sec (1st), 85-90°C 5-10 sec (2nd), 90-95°C 5-10 sec (3rd-).
4-6 infusions possible.
[Western] 2-3 g/300 ml, 85-90°C 2-3 min.