Nazuna Kyoto Green Tea Uji Wazuka Production - Sencha Okumidori (※ Shipped the next day at the earliest within business days)

【2023 Harvest】《Pesticide-Free Cultivation》Uji Wazuka, Kyoto - Sencha Okumidori (Yubune Hakusan Shrine, 13 Days Covered) - 40g Bag

Popular field next to Hakusan Shrine
Elegant fragrance and sweetness of "Okumidori"
 

About 70% of the cultivated area in Japan is occupied by the variety "Yabukita". On the other hand, "Okumidori" accounts for about 3% of the production volume.
This is a versatile variety suitable for both matcha and sencha.

About two weeks of covered cultivation of green tea is called "Kabuse tea."
This year, we cultivated for 13 days and finished it as kabuse tea.
Covering with a black sheet like in the photo blocks light and increases the amino acid content of the tea leaves.
This land, located next to Hakusan Shrine, is characterized by its elegant aroma and flavor, making it popular every year.

品種は「Okumidori」
全国生産量約3%の品種。清涼感に加えて旨味・甘みがある品種です。

収穫時期：1番茶（新茶）
In Wazuka, it is possible to harvest three times a year. The first tea (new tea) is the most flavorful of the year, with soft and high-quality tea leaves.
 
Coating Period：13 days※
Approximately two weeks of covered tea is called "Kabuse tea."
The amino acid content of tea leaves increases due to shading, resulting in a tea with a strong sweetness.
※Covering refers to the cultivation method of covering the tea garden with a black sheet to block light before harvesting.

※発送に関して
Shipping operations are not conducted on weekends and holidays.
If it is a weekday, shipping will be within the shortest next day to 2 business days.