Organic Kirishima Shincha Asanoka

Green tea from Kagoshima, Japan - 2026 First Flush
£25.40

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A Grand Cru with umami, vegetal, and delicately fruity notes.
  • Infusion Time 3'

  • Quantity 6 g / 30 cl

  • Temperature of infusion 75°C - 170°F

  • Time of the day All day long

Description

A great organic spring green tea with an intense profile

A cross between the famous yabukita and a Chinese variety, the asanoka cultivar is distinguished by its rich umami. This tea plant is particularly prized in Japan for crafting high-end matcha as well as great ichibancha (the prestigious first spring harvests).

Rolled into magnificent fine needles, the leaves reveal a light green liquor with a particularly smooth mouthfeel upon steeping. This organic Grand Cru delivers a pronounced umami flavor and powerful vegetal notes, blended harmoniously with floral, buttery, and marine nuances that melt into delicate fruity and toasted hints.

Grands Crus: savour the exceptional

Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.

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