SAWA
Premium Kabusecha
Description
2023 harvest
SAWA is a beautiful representation of Kiya san’s craftsmanship. This kabusecha has deep-green, needle-shaped leaves, indicative of the shading process that this tea undergoes prior to harvesting.
The shading of this tea leads to more developed umami characteristics accented with notes of pine and narcissus. Its complex and aromatic liquor has notes of bok choy, nori, and artichoke. This tea can be steeped multiple times, and its distinctive layers can be enjoyed throughout the day.
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2023Origin: 100% Japanese tea from YameQuality and type: Premium Kabusecha Organic: No Cultivars: Yabukita, Okumidori Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
Tea for 2 6g / 0.21 oz |
Water100ml / ~ 3.38 fl oz |
Temperature70C / 158F |
Time40s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
KIYA YASUHIKO
Kiya Yasuhiko the Third (heir and third owner of Kiya-horyouen) is a certified Japanese Tea Appraiser (out of a total of 39 in Japan). He works to spread new ideas and concepts about Japanese tea and promote Yame tea, gyokuro and tea culture in general.
We are honored to propose Kiya san’s incredible teas and be able to collaborate together on new ways to enjoy green tea by going beyond the traditional approach. Kiya san has developed exclusive teas for IKKYU. His deep and unique knowledge of tea along with the quality of Kiya san’s products will lift you to the highest levels of Japanese green tea.What Customers say
Enjoyable
I've given 5 stars as I think the price for this tea is good value for money. It has quite a nice full bodies flavour to it and although not the most complex whilst drinking, it does have a very nice deep rich aftertaste on the tongue. So well worth trying in my view.
Reminds me of the ocean!
In Sawa, I found that mineral taste that I adore.
Beautiful and refreshing
This is such a lovely tea. It has so many fruity notes to it and is bright and refreshing. Also makes for a great iced tea during warm months. It has a lovey sweetness to it, just don’t over-steap it.
Delicious Japanese tea
Amazing taste, mild, refreshing Perfect for daily use
subtlety
sorry ,i"m french and i don't have enough vocabulary to explain the taste ...