YUMI
Premium Blended and Flavored Koucha
Description
Carefully selected and prepared by koucha master Okamoto san in Saga prefecture, YUMI is a rich and sweet flavored Japanese black tea blended with cherry blossom petals.
The fragrant flavor of cherry blossoms petals greets you right as you open the bag. In the cup, the taste is present without being overwhelming, and the koucha itself stands out beautifully. A salty touch highlights the cherry blossom notes, making YUMI an original and delicious treat.
Information
Harvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from SagaQuality and type: Premium Blended and Flavored Koucha Organic: No Cultivars: N/A Conservation: 2 years unopened Optimal tasting: within 2 years after openingProducer Information
When he was 28, Okamoto san switched careers and opened a tea shop in Saga City. A blender specializing in Japanese black tea, which is rare in Japan, he travels all over the country to visit tea farmers and select unique koucha. He researches koucha-food pairings, and receives requests for blending black tea from long-established Japanese sweets stores, hotels and restaurants.
Currently the chairman of koucha at the International Friendship Tea Ceremony held at the University of Cambridge, England, Okamoto san published Japan’s first koucha book, “The Book of Japanese Black Tea.” He is working hard to convey the charm and potential of Japanese black tea, such as giving lectures and holding classrooms nationwide, and instructing producers.
