AYUMI
$11 – $13
First harvest tea (2021)
Description
With its nice light and transparent green color, this sencha from Yame is tasty and easy to brew. This high-grade green tea doesn’t require as much attention and care as a gyokuro when it comes to brewing temperature and time. Its umami taste stands out clearly while the other tastes are more discreet and are well balanced. A perfect tea for a nice break in the afternoon or simply to relax when you need it.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
High-Grade Sencha
Cultivars
Yabukita
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
1 Year
Opened
6 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity
8g /0.28oz
Water quantity
180ml /6.09oz
Temperature
60C / 140F
Brewing time
60s
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Tasting Guide
sweetness
A sweet-tasting tea is a very light tea that leaves a sensation of natural sweetness in the mouth.
UMami
Although there is no official translation of the word “umami”, some call it “savory taste”: it leaves a mild and lasting pleasant brothy after taste and is recognized as one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It also induces salivation and a furriness sensation on the tongue, stimulating the throat, the roof and the back of the mouth.
BITTERNESS
The natural bitterness of green tea comes from the way it is made. Unlike black and oolong teas, green teas are made from the unfermented leaves of the tea plant, which keeps the antioxidants intact, but also gives them the bitter taste. This bitterness can be regulated with the water temperature : the higher the more bitter and vice-versa.
CAFFEINE
Caffeine is a naturally-occurring stimulant, found in several plants. Caffeine is water soluble, and is extracted into the brewed cup when preparing tea. In most cases, tea has much less caffeine than coffee.
CATECHINS
Catechins are a type of polyphenol (EGCG) and are the main astringency component in green tea, long known as tannins. In order to release more catechins you will need higher brewing temperature at around 80 but this will also increase the astringency and bitterness of your tea because of the caffeine. Dont use such temperatures for Gyokuro.
THEANINE
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
ASTRINGENCY
L-theanine (here referred to as theanine) is an amino acid that has a relaxing, but not sedating, effect. It is renowned for its ability to put you in the ideal state of calm attentiveness. It can sharpen focus, while reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being. Theanine can interact with caffeine, allowing a smaller dose of caffeine to have a stronger effect in terms of boosting concentration and alertness.
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AYUMI
$11 – $13
First harvest tea (2021)
Description
With its nice light and transparent green color, this sencha from Yame is tasty and easy to brew. This high-grade green tea doesn’t require as much attention and care as a gyokuro when it comes to brewing temperature and time. Its umami taste stands out clearly while the other tastes are more discreet and are well balanced. A perfect tea for a nice break in the afternoon or simply to relax when you need it.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Yame
Quality and Type
High-Grade Sencha
Cultivars
Yabukita
Tasting Notes
Packing
Resealable vacuum bag, or aluminium bag with neutral gaz for best preservation.
Conservation
Unopened
1 Year
Opened
6 weeks
Preparation
Tea quantity
8g /0.28oz
Water quantity
180ml /6.09oz
Temperature
60C / 140F
Brewing time
60s
what is matcha ?
Matcha (抹茶) is a fine powdered green tea made from tencha leaves (shaded leaves) that benefits from high theanine contents. Matcha combines an elegant aroma and sweetness, and brings a pleasant state of relaxation to both body and mind. Because the leaf powder is dissolved in hot water, all of the tea nutrients are ingested, including those that are not water-soluble (vitamin A, protein, vitamin E, minerals, dietary fibers).
In Japan, matcha is enjoyed during the Tea Ceremony, according to the Sado principles. Even if you are no specialist, to prepare your daily matcha, you will need several key accessories, such as a chawan (matcha bowl), chashaku (bamboo scoop), a chasen (matcha whisk) and a kusenaoshi (chasen holder). Since 2021, our shop includes handmade chasen made in Takayama, Nara prefecture, with 100% Japanese bamboo. Feel free to browse our tea accessories section to complete or start your collection.
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iriska2903 (verified owner) –
My all-time favorite! Rich aroma, full-bodied taste, beautiful, dark green color. Wonderful!
Ann (verified owner) –
Never disappointing.
Great value, excellent shipping speed.
A very clean green tea flavour.
Definitely a buy!
Ann (verified owner) –
This tea with a very rich aroma and taste. I love to drink it in the morning. Thank you for the quick delivery and quality of the tea all at the highest level !
Grantpawelski (verified owner) –
Such a beautiful sweet and floral smell. The smell also carries over to the taste. Its sweet, fruity, and has such an interesting umami flavor.