
The most popular and widely distributed type of green tea is called Sencha. The Yabukita cultivar makes up 80% of Japanese green tea trees.
Yabukita tea is the most popular tea tree in Shirakawa-town too.
In general, Sencha has a well-balanced combination of aroma, umami and bitterness, providing you with a feeling of luxury.
For one time, you can enjoy second or third steeping.
30g / 1.06oz green tea leaves = 6 times.
100g / 3.5oz = 20 times.
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Color | Bright and gentle green |
Type | Lose tea leaf |
Cultivar | YABUKITA |
Blend of green tea leaves of all area in Shirakawa-town | |
Tea plantation / Tea Company | Mino-Shirakawa Piacere |
Location | 35°36'16.9"N, 137°10'26.2"E, 192.6 m a.s.l. |
Steeping information for 180ml / 6oz water
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5g / 0.17oz | ![]() |
70°-80°/ 156℉-176℉ | ![]() |
60 sec. |