Positioned between Ukitsu and Tenko in the maker’s range. The producer says it blends a broad selection of hand-picked leaves for a distinctly full-bodied taste.
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Positioned between Ukitsu and Tenko in the maker’s range. The producer says it blends a broad selection of hand-picked leaves for a distinctly full-bodied taste.
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Positioned between Ukitsu and Tenko in the maker’s range. The producer says it blends a broad selection of hand-picked leaves for a distinctly full-bodied taste.
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Usucha: sift about 2g and whisk with 60ml water around 80°C. Koicha: about 5g with 40ml water around 80°C.
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The maker explicitly describes a blend of tencha or harvested leaf material; cultivar names and proportions are not disclosed.
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