Tsuyuhikari is a rare green tea cultivar that is highly cold-resistant and well-suited to the climate in Shirakawa.
This tea is sourced directly from growers in Shirakawa Town who cultivate this tea cultivar.
It has a refreshing aroma, with a balanced combination of umami and sweetness and a clean astringency.
Tsuyuhikari has also gained popularity in Japan in recent years.
You can enjoy its sweetness and fresh aroma.
For one time, you can enjoy second or third steeping.
30g / 1.06oz green tea leaves = 6 times.
100g / 3.5oz = 20 times.
| Aroma | A refreshingly sweet aroma ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎ |
| Umami | ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Sweetness | ⚫︎⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Bitterness/Astringency | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Body | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Caffeine Level | |
| Color | Beautiful green color |
| Type | Loose tea leaf |
| Cultivar | TSUYUHIKARI |
| Single estate green tea, 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. |
Fresh Leaves of Tsuyuhikari
