Origin
Japan
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Keijo Saemidori Sencha – Luxury Umami-Rich Miyazaki SenchaKeijo Saemidori Sencha is a luxury green tea grown in Miyazaki Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. It's made from leaves picked early in the first-flush harvest, lightly steamed in the traditional fashion and rolled into elegant needle shapes. The Saemidori tea bush was developed in 1969 by crossbreeding Yabukita, Japan's most popular tea cultivar, with Asatsuyu, a cultivar known as "naturally grown gyokuro" for its sweetness. The result is a cultivar prized for its vivid green color, natural sweetness and rich umami — qualities that shine in this exceptional sencha. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItWhile your Keijo Saemidori steeps, the whole room fills with the aroma of fresh greens — testing your patience as you wait! At first sip, you'll enjoy a full, umami-rich sencha without any bitterness. It's truly a luxury, full-bodied Japanese tea with the freshest aroma, with a smooth, savory depth.
How to EnjoyBrew it in a kyusu or small teapot and enjoy several infusions. It pairs beautifully with sushi, tempura and delicate Japanese sweets, and makes a vibrant iced green tea in summer. Fresh, full-bodied and luxuriously smooth, Keijo Saemidori Sencha is a Japanese green tea to treasure. |
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 0275°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 031.5 - 2 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 01Double the leavesMake it boldUse twice your usual tea amount for a concentrated infusion.
- 0275°C200mlBrew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 031.5 - 2 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downFill a heat-safe glass to the top with ice and pour the hot tea straight over it — the melting ice brings it to the right strength.
A little steeping tipLet just-boiled water cool for a minute or two — water that’s too hot can turn delicate leaves bitter. Good leaves give a lovely second cup, too.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Details
Preparation:
Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 75°C and steep for 1.5-2 min.
Ingredients:
Green Tea
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