#3311 Kirishima "Kirii" Sencha Saemidori S/O 2023 5g
Recommended Brewing Method
- Amount of Water : 90 ml
- Water Temp : 160°F (70°C)
- Brewing Time : 60 sec
About This Tea
- Region : Kirishima - Kagoshima
- Producer : Kouichi H.
- Tea Type : Sencha
- Steam : Standard Steamed (30-40 sec)
Cultivation and Harvesting Environment
- Cultivar : Saemidori
- Harvesting Time : First-flush
- Harvesting Method : Machine harvesting
- Shaping Style : Arch shaping
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Kouichi H.
The "Kirii" Collection
In the picturesque landscape of Kirishima, there is a tea garden on a mountain at 600–900 feet in height. Of this place, Tatsunari H. is the third owner.
At dawn, this tea garden is surrounded by mist. This mist is caused by the mild weather in this region and the rapid changes between warm and cold temperatures, and this is the key to the production of the one-of-a-kind tea leaves.
The “Kirii” Collection he is proud of is named after “Fog” and “Mist” in Japanese, and the tea leaf in this collection is sleek and features rich, deep umami.
The tea leaves he produces are awarded many prizes including Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, which is the most famous award for Japanese tea leaves, and the grand prix of the Japanese Tea Contest in Paris.
His tea leaves, with the terroir of Kirishima and the passion and craftsmanship for tea manufacturing, are otherwise impossible.
Region
Kirishima - Kagoshima
Kirishima-cha is one of the most premium tea leaves made in Kagoshima, whose amount of harvest of tea leaves is one of the best in Japan.
The history is the longest among the tea leaves made in Kagoshima, and the taste, cultivated with morning dew on the leaves, features a well-established balance of great umami and sweetness.
As Kagoshima has been famous for organically growing tea leaves for a long time, they manufacture a lot of rare species, out of which you will discover something new.
Tea type
Sencha
Sencha — considered to be the cornerstone of Japanese tea — has a unique, balanced flavor encompassing sweetness, umami, aroma, and astringency. It offers a pleasant experience of all characteristics of Japanese tea.
One of the most consumed types of tea in Japan, sencha is ideal for relaxing and food pairing.
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We want our customers to explore the diversity and profoundness of the masterpieces of tea leaves by tasting the differences between terroirs, characteristics, and nuances. Thus, the tea leaves we have to offer are all available by the cup (5g each and 2-4g each for matcha). Choose 10 packages of tea leaves and make your own tea box.
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All the tea leaves we offer are grown at gardens we trust, nurtured in the breeze, under the sun, and on the rich soil.
The tea specialists at Ka:en Japan visit each garden by themselves and handpick only the finest ones by scrutinizing all the leaves to share with you. Learn more
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