Shogyokuen Tea Factory's Sencha Uji Hikari is a light-steamed (asamushi) sencha

Steeping notes

Tea: 3-5 grams, Time: 30-60 seconds, Water: 70C/158F degrees, 200 ml (or about 1/2 cup).

The second steep should be quick in and out...amounting to about 5-15 seconds. Subsequent steeps may be enjoyed by steeping for 45-60 seconds.

Product Info

• Ingredients: Green tea
  
• Harvest: May
• Region: Kyoto.

Vendor Info

• Name: Shogyokuen
• Type: Tea factory, family business
• CEO: Hiroshi Kobayashi
• Established: 1827
• Employees: 12

 

Hiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender, and one of 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10.