ENGAWA - Sawayaka 爽 Shaded Kamairicha - Kai Tea Garden - 2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place (30g Gift Can #0470.M3)

.2024 National Tea Competition 2nd Place winner in the Kamairicha category (Ministry of Agriculture Farming Division Manager Award 農林水産省農産局長賞) - this tea from renowned tea farm Kai Tea Garden was shaded for an ultra delicate leaf and lightly pan-roasted before rolling and drying.

Unlike regular Kamairicha, competition grade / shaded kamairicha is light and delicate, rather than full-bodied and toasty. This creates a curled, sencha-like deep green leaf.

Also available in 10g, 100g and 300g sizes

Steeping Recommendation - Warm Water Steeping

• 1st Steeping - Tea: 5g. Time: 2 min. Water: 60C/140F degrees, 100 ml.
• 2nd Steeping - Time: 10 sec. Water: 70C/158F degrees, 100 ml.
• 3rd+ Steeping - Time: 30 sec. Water: 70C/158F degrees, 200 ml.

Product Info

• Ingredients: Green Tea
• Cultivar: Yabukita
• Harvest: Spring
• Batch: 4kg micro batch, handpicked
• Region: Nobeoka, Miyazaki

Producer

Kai Tea Garden (Official Japanese name Soki Meicha) is a small farm in Nobeoka, Miyazaki. Instagram