Westholme Tea Company - Sencha Akaike

Style: Green

Origin: Japan

Description: Most of the well-known Japanese green teas use a steaming method to halt the oxidation process. This treatment gives many of the teas fresh, vegetal umami (savoury) flavour. The first harvest spring at many Japanese tea estates is  made into the popular Sencha.

Tasting Notes: This is a mild Sencha - the mouth has a clarity more akin to Chinese green teas than to the creamy, thick umami that Sencha is usually known for. The aroma is reminiscent of fresh-cut green grass, with sweet undertones. The palate is clear, and the savoury-sweet vegetal aroma makes its way into the cup as well, building a nice astringency and finishing with notes of kelp. This tea is excellent on its own, but also a wonderful complement to a savoury meal.

Brewing Instructions:

Western-style Brewing

3g per cup. 90-95ºC water. steep 2 minutes.

* a clearer, more astringent steep

Japanese-style Brewing 

• First Steep - 3g per 70ml. 70ºC water. steep 1 minute.
• Second Steep - 80ml. 85ºC water. pour immediately.
• Third Steep - 80ml. 100ºC water. pour immediately.

* a creamier, more umami steep

Certified Organic, 125g tin.