Nazuna Kyoto Green Tea Uji Wazuka Production - Sencha Okumidori (Shipping on July 23)

【2023 Harvest】《Pesticide-free cultivation》Uji Wazuka produced Sencha Okumidori (covered for 13 days at Yubune Shirayama Shrine) 40g bag

Popular field next to Shirayama Shrine
Elegant aroma and sweetness of "Okumidori"
 

Approximately 70% of Japan's cultivation area is occupied by the variety "Yabukita". On the other hand, "Okumidori" accounts for about 3% of the production volume.
A versatile variety suitable for both matcha and sencha.

The sencha cultivated for about 2 weeks under cover is called "covered tea".
This year, it was covered for 13 days and finished as covered tea.
By covering with a black sheet like in the photo, it blocks light, increasing the amino acid content in the tea leaves.
This land located next to Shirayama Shrine is popular every year for its elegant aroma and richness.

Variety: "Okumidori"
A variety that accounts for about 3% of the national production. It has a refreshing taste as well as richness and sweetness.

Harvest time: First tea (new tea)
In Wazuka, it is possible to harvest three times a year. The first tea (new tea) is the most flavorful and soft, high-quality tea leaves of the year.
 
Covering period: 13 days※
Tea covered for about 2 weeks is called "covered tea".
Due to light blocking, the amino acid content in the tea leaves increases, resulting in a sweet tea.
※Covering is a cultivation method of covering the tea garden with a black sheet before harvesting to block light