KOJI
Premium Organic Tamaryokucha
Description
2024 first harvest
Made from Yabukita cultivar, this organic fukamushi (deep-steamed) tamaryokucha produced by Takahashi-san has a vibrant green liquor. Its striking dark green leaves will continue to delight you as you enjoy each cup. Notes of toasted hazelnut and Brussels sprouts are accented by subtle nuances of dried mango and magnolia. This tea has a full body with complex umami characteristics and a lingering vegetal sweetness.
As soon as you open the tea bag, your interest will be piqued by the sweet perfume of this premium tamaryokucha that will remind you of caramelized nuts with a hint of mango. Its deep jade color and its pretty curly leaves (typical of tamaryokucha) are also very nice.
Contrary to sencha, you can brew this tamaryokucha in only 30 seconds.
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from OitaQuality and type: Premium Tamaryokucha Organic: Yes JASCultivars: Yabukita Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 8g / 0.28 oz |
| Water200ml / ~6.76 fl oz |
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Temperature80C / 176F |
 | Time30s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
TAKAHASHI YUZO
Established in 1963, the Takahashi green tea factory is located in Usuki (Oita pref., Eastern Kyushu) and produces organic green tea since 2001. It was the first green tea farm in Oita to receive the organic JAS certification in 2001.
Takahashi san is now the second generation of his family to lead his business and is specialized in tamaryokucha, a green tea known for its jade color (tama), quite similar to sencha, but whose leaves have a curly shape, and not needle-like. The very last stage of the processing method is different: the tea leaves are put inside drums and dried with hot air.What Customers say
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 17 Reviews
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BZ
01/22/2025
Beata Z.
CanadaAlways satisfied
We always only use IKKYU TEA as it’s up to our liking - it’s never bitter and it always has the smooth taste. The shipping actually it’s faster than from my own country ( Canada ) which I thought, it only shows how people who are dedicated to their craft can achieve it. Will be back - as lots of birthdays are coming up in our family.
D
03/11/2024
Daniel
United StatesFull-bodied and sweet
Very soothing, sweet, and brothy.
RL
03/18/2023
Robert L.
United StatesKoji
A superb light jade, tenderly sweet tea. Perfect as an after dinner steep. Soothing. It let me fall into a rewarding slumber.
L
02/22/2023
Liam
United Statesbeyond all expectations
this tea opened my eyes to what tea can be. I placed an order with a variety of choices to give me a good idea of what i enjoy; I enjoy Koji tamaryokucha. Wonderfully light. A beautiful example of umami. Truly something to look forward to in the morning.
P
01/15/2023
Pam
United StatesDelightful
Delightful range of flavors. Within the range of green tea tastes, I dare say Koji is bold with verve - a great way to face the day. Excellent value. Be careful not to overheat brewing water. I found cooler temperature than recommended preserves the range of flavors. If you're not getting a range of flavors from this tea, your water may be too hot.
