Shirakawa-cha Black Tea is made from Yabukita tea leaves grown in the Mikawa area of Shirakawa Town.
We use only tea leaves from the Mikawa area and complete the entire oxidation process here in Shirakawa Town.
Shirakawa-cha Black Tea has a distinctive aroma reminiscent of Earl Grey, with a naturally mild sweetness and little bitterness.
50g /1.8oz tea leaves = 15-20 cups
100g / 3.5oz tea leaves = 30-40 cups.
| Aroma | A gentle aroma like Earl Grey ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Umami | ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Sweetness | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Bitterness/Astringency | ⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Body | ⚫︎⚫︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ |
| Caffeine Level | |
| Color | Light red-brown tea color |
| Type | Loose tea leaf |
| Cultivar | YABUKITA |
| Green tea leaves from the Mikawa area in Shirakawa-town | |
| Tea plantation / Tea company | Mikawa Tea Productive Association |
| Location | 35°34'58.0"N, 137°12'39.7"E, 313 a.s.l |
| Shelf life | 12 months |
Steeping information for 240ml / 8oz water.
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4g / 0.1oz |  |
100℃ / 200℉-212℉ |  |
3-4 min. |