The combination of dried apple bits and apple flavor make the Apple Sencha a great alternative to apple cider on a cold evening. It combines the taste of a sweet-sour apple with the flavor of sencha. Also great for iced tea.
Origin: Shizuoka
Harvest: Between First and Second Harvests
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
Sweet apple flavor is well mixed with the green Sencha taste.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3g(1 heaping tsp) per 4oz
Water: Boiled
Steep: 30 sec
2nd Cup: Water boiled; Steep 15 sec
For a cup of Iced Tea:
Steep as directed for hot tea.
Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.