GYOKURO & SENCHA SET IV
Premium Sencha
Description
From the small mountainous area of Hoshinomura (Yame), renowned for its gyokuro, this beautiful and luxurious gift set combines 160g of premium gyokuro and 160g of premium sencha.As you open the bag, you will enjoy the nutty aroma of the gyokuro, as well as its fine needles and deep emerald green. Rich and full on the palate, its powerful umami and sweet taste are complemented by slightly oaky notes that will remind you of dashi broth. Its long after taste has a subtle bitterness.
The sencha has a sweet and delicate aroma. Its fine needles and deep green are delightful. Brewed, its emerald color is beautiful, its umami is subtle. A delicate green tea, sweet and with no trace of bitterness.
Information
Harvest2023
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Chiran and Yame
Quality and Type
Premium Gyokuro, Premium Sencha, Competition Sencha
Cultivars
Gyokuro: Yabukita
Sencha: Sae-Midori
Conservation: 1 year unopened
Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after opening
Gyokuro
Brewing Instructions
Tea for 2 6g /0.21oz |
Water 100ml / 3.38oz |
Temperature 50-60C / 122F – 140F |
Time 1min 40s to 2min |
Sencha
Brewing Instructions
Tea for 2 6g /0.21oz |
Water 180ml /6.09oz |
Temperature 80C / 176F |
Time 30-60s |
Producer Profile
KUMIKO KOGA
Koga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.
Dedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.
What Customers say
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JB
12/24/2023
José B.
Portugal
extraordinary teas