Tea(s) From: Japan
Region(s): Kagoshima Prefecture
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY PARAMETERS:
Appearance (Dry Product): Dried green tea leaves with some roasted and popped rice kernels
Colour (Dry Product): Predominantly green with some brown and white
Dry Leaf Aroma: Neutral
Taste: Light, golden yellow liquor with a unique, toasty rice flavour tending sweet. A tea that creates conversation
Infusion / Cup Colour: Light, golden yellow liquor
HOT BREWING INSTRUCTIONS: Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea)
CAFFEINE CONTENT: Low
ANTIOXIDANT CONTENT: High