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Sencha Miyakonojo
Okumidori Organic

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU
2923-bio
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori
Organic Miyakonojo Sencha Okumidori

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.

Cultivated in Miyakonojo, a top terroir, by a Nihon Cha Award–winning tea farmer. First harvest, Okumidori cultivar, shaded for 10 days. Certified organic. 40g
  • Award-winning tea farmer (Nihoncha Awards)
  • Okumidori is an esteemed cultivar for shaded teas

 

Character Full umami, sweet, quite aromatic, low astringency, elegant
Tea Garden Farmer honoured at the Nihoncha Awards
Terroir Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest (ichibancha), May 2023
Cultivar Okumidori
Elevation 350–400m above sea level (Kitago) and 70m above sea level (Hioki)
Steaming Normal to deep (chumushi and fukamushi)
No fixed steaming time; adjusted for each blend every year
Shading Shaded for approximately 10 days. Shading technique: jikagise
Organic Cert. EU certified organic
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (region as of 11/2019)
Awards The tea farmer won the Platinum Award in the "Aromatic Tea Section" of the Nihoncha Awards in 2014 and 2015 as well as in the "Tasty Tea Section" in 2015 for his Miyakonojo Okumidori sencha
Grade 97/100 p. (sencha category); Super Premium
€14.90
40g

Delivery : 1–3 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. Shipping

SKU
2923-bio
€372.50 / 1kg
In stock

Tea Farm

The farmer was awarded the Nihon Cha Award in the categories "Aromatic Tea" in 2014 and 2015 and "Tasty Tea" in 2015, one of the two highest competitions in Japan. The tea is processed at Igeta Seicha, one of the most renowned sencha and kamairicha tea producers in all of Japan. Igeta Seicha is famous for its extraordinary ability to create masterful blends. The tea fields are located in the protected and picturesque terroirs of Mt. Kuroyama, Shontomi and Miyakonojo in Miyazaki on the southern island of Kyushu.

Character

Flavour

This rare okumidori tea, which is shaded for 7 days before harvest and gently deep steamed, is captivatingly aromatic and elegant with a full body. Lush umami is accompanied by slight astringency and generous sweetness. The cup is bright and reminiscent of the attractive yellow of yamabuki koi.

Leaf

Long and shimmering jade green needles

Cup

Gentle yellow of yamabuki koi

Sencha

Sencha is by far the most commonly cultivated and consumed green tea in Japan and constitutes the backbone of Japanese tea traditions. The leaves are typically steamed for 10-60 seconds, dried with hot air, churned, and via a multi-staged process rolled into flat needles. The flavour profile of sencha is very diverse and varies between sweet, fresh and grassy to robustly bitter. The region of cultivation as well as quality of the tea play a significant role in determining flavour.

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, 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

This award-wining tea is directly sourced from a choice terroir in Miyakonojo, one of the best in Miyazaki and thereby all of Japan. This fertile valley with volcanic soil benefits from a microclimate characterised by significant amounts of fog in the morning and evening, significant temperature fluctuations between night and day, and the protective insulation of the surrounding mountains. Master Igeta prefers a gentle deep steam for this 100% okumidori tea to bring out a fuller taste. This Sencha Igeta Okumidori is Master Igeta's leading tea and one of the best senchas in Japan.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from Igeta Seicha. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp per 100-300ml (50-60°C) water. Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging

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

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for this sencha is a banko kyusu made from violet clay with a fine ceramic sieve, which can best bring out the full taste of the amino acids. Alternatively, a black tokoname kyusu can be used, which is a good all-rounder for preparing green teas.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

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