【Sencha】Organic Mountain-grown Nara Native Sencha 100g

Single EstateTsukigase, Nara, Japan. Single CultivarYamatomidori Seed-grown cultivar.Planted in 1964 Green TeaOrganic Sencha. New HarvestMay, 2024.About the manufacturer Fumiaki IwataPresident at Tsukigase Kenkō Chaen Read more Born on 17 May 1974 as the 17th heir to the Iwata family in Tsukigase, Nara prefecture. Graduated from Tokyo University Of Agriculture. Resigned as an office worker to continue the family farm in 2001.  7 acres of tea farm land 3 acres of vegetation wasteland About the tea gardenKitorodeキトロデ20 ares.Tea mountain.Altitude approx. 260m.One of the last farms of its time that were planted from seeds as opposed to cultivars. In 1964 seedlings were still expensive, hence the reason for the choice to plant and grow the bushes singlehandedly. Geological features:Magmatic rock on the Japan median tectonic line. Mesozoic era.Soil type: Mixture of granite and loamy soil.Direction and angle: Southeast facing mountain slope.Ridge direction and shape: Horizontal ridges along the slope’s contour lines.About the climateClimate: Good sunlight in the morning and before noon. Early first flush.Surroundings and environmental circumstances: On the opposite side of the farm road are other farmer’s gardens and woods. The farm extends down on the southeast side of the mountain slope from the mountain ridge.About the tea cultivar species Cultivar details - YamatomidoriThis native cultivar has been growing in its present location high up in the mountains in Nara Prefecture, unmodified, for over half a century. It is distinguished by a gentle yet distinct sweetness on the palate.Breeder: Nara agriculture research center sub-center.History: Discovered in 1924, registered as #10, named “Yamatomidori” in 1953.Growth: Extreme late grower. Germination and harvest approximately 10 days behind Yabukita.Specifications: Strong against cold, anthracnose, diseases of blight, etc.Cold resistance: Extremely strong against winter colds and frost damage.Suitable land: Growth on sloping surfaces with desirable drainage is strong, but is weak in lesser effluent areas.Brewing guidelinesSuggested measurements for 1 portion. Amount of tea 4~5g Water temperature 90℃ Water amount 200cc Steeping duration 40 secSuggested no. of infusions: [3~5]Additional comments:Brewing for a shorter time (40sec), but at a higher temperature (90~98℃) will release more of the tea’s aroma, without releasing too harsh a bitterness.Additional impressions:It’s a good sencha. At first I thought that it would have a weaker taste but it wasn’t the case. It’s an overall mellow flavor, not bitter nor astringent. I liked it. Ricardo Caicedo Author of myjapanesegreentea.com[Click here to read Ricardo Caicedo’s full review on My Japanese Green Tea.]【Sencha】Organic Mountain-grown Nara Native Sencha 100g$25.00 Availability: In stock 【Sencha】Organic Mountain-grown Nara Native Sencha 100g quantity Add to cart Get your cup of tea now.