NAOKO
$12 – $14
Description
This delicious organic sencha from Chiran area (Kagoshima) is picked between June and July by Orita-en, one of the first tea growers to switch to organic farming in Japan. This high-grade green tea can be brewed very quickly, in just 40 seconds. Because of its low caffeine levels, it can be enjoyed any time during the day.
Its very high levels of theanine and catechines guarantee high contents of amino acids and antioxidants, but also a very nice feeling of relaxation. Although its bitterness is obvious, its lightly roasted fragrance and low-key umami make this green tea the perfect match for a well-deserved break with some sweets.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Chiran
Quality and Type
High-Grade Organic Sencha
Process
Deep-steamed
Organic
Yes, JAS certification
Cultivars
Kanaya Midori
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
6g /0.21oz
Water quantity
200ml /6.76oz
Temperature
80C / 176F
Brewing time
40s
Reviews
Reviews
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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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NAOKO
$12 – $14
Description
This delicious organic sencha from Chiran area (Kagoshima) is picked between June and July by Orita-en, one of the first tea growers to switch to organic farming in Japan. This high-grade green tea can be brewed very quickly, in just 40 seconds. Because of its low caffeine levels, it can be enjoyed any time during the day.
Its very high levels of theanine and catechines guarantee high contents of amino acids and antioxidants, but also a very nice feeling of relaxation. Although its bitterness is obvious, its lightly roasted fragrance and low-key umami make this green tea the perfect match for a well-deserved break with some sweets.
Producer
Origin
100% Japanese tea from Chiran
Quality and Type
High-Grade Organic Sencha
Process
Deep-steamed
Organic
Yes, JAS certification
Cultivars
Kanaya Midori
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
6g /0.21oz
Water quantity
200ml /6.76oz
Temperature
80C / 176F
Brewing time
40s
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iriska2903 (verified owner) –
Exactly as described. Superbly crafted, delicate, savory, slightly sweet, very relaxing. This tea, at this price, is a great value, I am reordering today.
Andysworld2020 (verified owner) –
You simply can’t put this tea in a box, it’s too good!
You can literally taste the difference and the care that has gone into creating this beautifully crafted tea.
Another winner from Orita Nobuo and now on my regular shopping list!
ivor (verified owner) –
Very balanced in terms of umami and astrigency while keeping the notes of flowers, grass, and a slight touch of honey. Being a fukamushi sencha, the second and later brews are much denser and richer, which I especially enjoy.
AllisonHeiliczer (verified owner) –
Simply delicious. This is my tea each morning, the one that warmly welcomes the day – rich taste yet balanced with a simplistic, knowable smell.