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Benifuuki Powder
Sanbancha Asamushi Organic

Premium 90 P.

SKU
0370-bio
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi
Organic Benifuuki Powder Sanbancha Asamushi

Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.

Premium organic benifuuki powder, 100% made from the third harvest (sanbancha). Steamed only briefly (according to the asamushi method). Region of Chiran. Methylated catechins. Sourced directly from Japan by Sunday Natural. 40g
 
Character Strong, fine bitterness (due to methylated catechins); balanced
Tea Garden Nuruki Seicha; renowned organic tea farm in the Chiran terroir
Terroir Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Harvest Third harvest (sanbancha), beginning of August (2019)
Cultivar Benifuuki (100%)
Elevation 160m above sea level
Steaming Short (asamushi, approximately 40 seconds with increased distance from steam outlet)
Grind Gently milled in a ceramic mill. Particle size roughly 10-14μm.
Organic Cert. EU certified organic, JAS organic since 1998
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (Region 11/2019)
Grade 90/100 p. (benifuuki category); Premium

 

 
€12.90
40g

Delivery : 1–3 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. Shipping

SKU
0370-bio
€322.50 / 1kg
In stock

Tea Farm

The fields of Nuruki Seicha are located in the shadows of Kaimon Mountain (開聞岳) in southern Chiran, not far from Mt. Sakurajima. The Nuruki family has cultivated tea for over 20 years according to organic standards and comprehensive cultivation methods. We at Sunday Natural hold the Nuruki family's dedication to tea in high regard.

Yuichiro Nuruki is the third generation of his family to run the farm. His father succeeded in converting the tea farm into an organic farm in the late 1990s, when agriculture in Chiran was still predominantly characterised by conventional cultivation methods. This was a challenging endeavour, particularly in the beginning. At first, the Nuruki family was ridiculed for their attempts to convert to organic farming and avoid the use of pesticides, and they had little experience or help with the transition. Yuichiro Nuruki's father, however, was not intimidated and today the Nuruki Tea Factory proudly produces premium organic teas that are notable for their strong character and nutritional benefits.

Character

Flavour

The seed variety Benifuuki is a cross of Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and var. assamica. It forms the largest amount of special bitter substances (EGCG, ECG, mehtylated catechins) in the young leaves of the 1st harvest of all green tea varieties. In the late harvest, the tea still has a very high content of catechins. The high solar radiation and the very fertile, volcanic soil in South Kiran further promote this. For this tea is deliberately selected only the 3rd harvest, which receives extremely high sun until August. As a powder, one consumes all the ingredients of the tea leaves, not only the water-soluble substances. The tea therefore tastes very strong and delicately bitter.

Leaf

Soft olive green

Cup

Dark moss green

Benifuuki

Benifuuki tea is a relatively new type of Japanese green tea that is appreciated for its nutritional richness. Of all green teas, benifuuki has the highest concentration of catechins (EGCG, ECG, methylated catechins EGCG3"Me / -4"Me). This tea is especially robust in flavour with a distinctly bitter aroma. Premium benifuuki have a balanced flavour despite the high concentration of bitter substances (catechins).

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

Yoshi En

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Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

The tea field is located in the fertile lands of southern Chiran in Kagoshima, Japan. The sun shines intensely over these coastal lowlands, thus encouraging the synthesis of bitter substances in the tea plants. The tea field has been certified organic since 1998 and utilises self-produced natural fertiliser that is fermented for 3 years and made from a nutritious combination of bamboo powder and mineral-rich stone. The fertile volcanic soil is further complemented by the ashes that are carried by the wind from the nearby active volcano, Mt. Sakurajima.

The tea farmer takes special pride in the use of older, traditional rolling and drying machinery that is made of bamboo rather than plastic. The bamboo components ensure the high quality of the tea during processing.

The benifuuki tea is steamed only briefly (according to the asamushi steaming method), in order to preserve the special, methylated catechins in the tea leaves.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Chiran.

Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

1 heaped tsp per 100ml 80°C water. Stir in teacup.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

 

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