#0636.K6 Shogyokuen: Tencha Green Tea Leaves Okumidori Single Cultivar - Direct Shading Size:50g / 1.76 oz / May Harvest Lack of Astringency: 13/20 (20

Lack of Astringency:  13/20 (20 being least astringent)

astringency

this cultivar is known to have more theanine and amino acids (higher umami) while having less catechin (lower bitterness) than Yabukita

the neutral white color of porcelain allows you to clearly see the color of the tea

Suikaen in Takayama traces its roots back to the 16th century and is one of a few studios preserving the tradition of whisk crafting

#0636.K6 Shogyokuen: Tencha Green Tea Leaves Okumidori Single Cultivar - Direct Shading Size:50g / 1.76 oz / May Harvest Lack of Astringency: 13/20 (20Tencha is the name of the leaf used to make matcha. It is generally made by shading to prevent the leaf from becoming bitter (reducing sunlight prevents catechin from building up as the leaf grows), then steaming, drying without rolling, and finally refining into flakes. The Okumidori cultivar is well known as a good cultivar for high grade sencha, gyokuro, tencha matcha. It is known for its deep, dark green color. Grade: This particular would like be