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Kagoshima Sencha (Chiran)

Southern Kyushu's rising star. Chiran's volcanic soil and Yutakamidori cultivar produce a sweeter, less astringent sencha with a deep emerald liquor that rivals anything from Shizuoka.

Tasting Notes

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Origin

Chiran, Kagoshima, Japan

Plant

Yutakamidori

Land

100-400m

Craft

Spring (ichibancha, earliest in Japan) harvest. Steamed (fukamushi common), rolled, dried.

Brewing

Teapot
95°Ctemp
5gper 400ml
3–5 minsteep
Also tryGrandpa Style·Cold Brew

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