Saeakari is a rare green tea cultivar, with only a few growers cultivating it in Shirakawa Town.
This tea is sourced directly from a single grower in Shirakawa Town.
It has a subtle aroma reminiscent of chestnuts or corn, with a mild, mellow taste.
For one time, you can enjoy a second or third steeping.
30g / 1.06oz green tea leaves = 6 times.
100g / 3.5oz = 20 times.
| Aroma | A subtle, chestnut-like aroma ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎ |
| Umami | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Sweetness | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Bitterness/Astringency | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Body | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Caffeine Level | |
| Color | Bright and gentle yellow-green |
| Type | Loose tea leaf |
| Cultivar | SAEAKARI |
| Single-estate tea leaves, rare cultivar. | |
| Tea plantation / Tea Company | KENKO Farm |
| Location | 35°35'58"N, 137°13'40"E, 228 m a.s.l. |
Steeping information for 180ml / 6oz water
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5g / 0.17oz |  |
70°-80°/ 156℉-176℉ |  |
60 sec. |