Summer Sencha by Takeo Farm

In the lush, verdant hills of Yakushima Island, where mist clings to ancient forests and the air is thick with the scent of sea and soil, Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea is crafted with care and tradition. This Premium Spring Sencha, made from a harmonious blend of Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars, captures the essence of its pristine environment, offering a refreshing and complex tea experience that embodies the spirit of its birthplace.

The Yabukita cultivar contributes a clean, vegetal note that is crisp and invigorating, akin to tender spinach or freshly picked green beans. The Asatsuyu leaves add depth with their rich umami flavor, echoing hints of seaweed and savory broth, similar to a light miso soup. The tea has a smooth, slightly creamy texture, with a pleasant sweetness that lingers on the palate, akin to the taste of fresh snap peas or lightly cooked asparagus.

As you continue to steep the leaves, the flavor evolves, maintaining its clean, vegetal character while developing a more nuanced sweetness and umami richness. The final infusions become more subdued but retain a gentle, satisfying flavor that is both refreshing and comforting.

Tea weight: 5 gram
Water amount: 500 ml
Water temperature: cold to room temperature
Steep time: 3 hours

These are broad guidelines, and you can definitely adjust the water amount, temperature, tea amount, and steep time depending on your own personal taste.

Instructions:

1. If you have a tea bag, place the leaves inside the tea bag.
2. Place the tea bag (or tea leaves) inside your bottle or jug
3. Fill with water.
4. Put the bottle / jug in the refrigerator.
5. Drink within 24 hours.