Sencha Yukatamidori Premium

SENCHA PREMIUM

-Japanese green tea-

Origin: Japan, Koyu, Miyazaki　
Harvest: spring 2024
Cultivar: Yukatamidori
Tea farmer: Kawano Seicha

The Premium Sencha offered by Terza Luna is produced by Matsushita Tea Corporation in the idyllic and isolated island of Kyushu. It is one of the most appreciated loose teas in our store. Here, the fields are shielded and framed by mountains, protecting the plantations from external influences. A few days before harvesting, the tea is shaded: this reduces natural sun exposure and activates the plant's metabolism, increasing chlorophyll levels and preserving the amino acids that give the tea its well-known "umami" flavor, preventing them from becoming bitter catechins.

The brief steaming, called "asamushi," results in a bright-colored infusion with a viscous texture. The flavor is delicate, yet rich: a fan of marine and vegetal nuances unfolds in the cup, reminiscent of seaweed and grilled vegetables, with a sweet and refreshing citrus finish.

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