A top-tier Sencha grown at a high elevation. All Zuiko comes from a single tea garden where it is grown under the most meticulous and pampered conditions.
Origin: Honyama, Shizuoka
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
This is a strong, thick full-bodied cup with an intense flavor of fresh green vegetables.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3g(1 rounded tsp) per 4oz
Water: 160F
Steep: 90 sec
2nd Cup: Water @ 180F; Steep 30 sec
Origin: Honyama, Shizuoka
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
This is a strong, thick full-bodied cup with an intense flavor of fresh green vegetables.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3g(1 rounded tsp) per 4oz
Water: 160F
Steep: 90 sec
2nd Cup: Water @ 180F; Steep 30 sec