REN
High-grade Sencha
Description
2024 first harvest
From Chiran, Kagoshima, Shimono san expertly blended four cultivars (Yutaka Midori, Yabukita, Sae Midori, and Asatsuyu) to create this high-quality, deep-steamed (fukamushi) sencha. REN has a light body with notes of steamed broccoli, pine nut, and water chestnut.
Subtle floral notes of dried gardenia and spring flowers balance with underlying umami characteristics. Its silken and sweet finish comes through beautifully with multiple steeps as you taste more of what Chiran has to offer.
Information
Net Weight: 50gHarvest: 2024Origin: 100% Japanese tea from ChiranQuality and type: High-grade Sencha Organic: No Cultivars: Yutaka-Midori, Yabukita, Sae-Midori, Asatsuyu Conservation: 1 year unopened Optimal tasting: within 6 weeks after openingBrewing Instructions
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Tea for 2 6g / 0.21 oz |
| Water200ml / ~6.76 fl oz |
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Temperature70C / 158F |
 | Time60s |
Tasting Guide
Aromatic Profiles
BODY
FLORAL
VEGETAL
FRUITY
ROASTED
NUTTY
WOODY
GRASSY
SHIMONO KOKI
"We have been farming green tea for three generations and hope to continue to do so for many more to come ! We also want to promote and actively practice environmentally friendly agriculture, which is why we have been certified as "Eco Farmers".
"Eco-Farmer" is the nickname given to farmers whose sustainable farming plans are certified by the prefectural governor and by following a set of guidelines in order to use a little fertilizers and other agrichemicals as possible through the use of natural compost and natural enemy insects. We are proud to have obtained it and are working hard to bring you the best products in your cup !"What Customers say
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 7 Reviews
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AZ
07/10/2024
Alexander Z.
United Statescold brew champ
Great for cold brew! And a nice trick: cold brew, then mildly heat some of the cold brew to "wash" the leftover leaves 2-3 times. You can get the best of both the mildness of cold brew and the more nuanced flavors that only come out with a hot brew.
GJ
06/07/2023
Gretchan J.
United StatesLove both Ren and Rei
Rei from this same producer is a real fave, but I love to appreciate another tea in rotation, just to notice the differences. Ren is that tea. Buy them both to see!
JB
04/29/2022
Jake B.
REN
The delicacy of this tea surprised me. I am new to the world of Japanese sencha, and had tried only one fukamushi before, from Shizuoka. That tea was rich and vegetal, almost syrupy in its sweetness. This is quite different. The vegetal element is there (along with umami), but the tea is light and subtly sweet, and very fresh. The aroma is fresh too, with a hint of warmth and — just faintly — flowers. Like a perfect summer morning!
DH
05/29/2021
Dave H.
REN
A good daily tea with great value, one of my favorites!
CD
04/10/2021
Curtis D.
REN
A very good sencha for the price. Definitely a unique and strong umami flavour in this sencha.
