Description
The maritime character of Shibushi’s volcanic soils
Grown at an altitude of over 500 metres in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture, this ichibancha reveals a perfect harmony between the richness of the region’s volcanic soils and the characteristic qualities of the Yabukita cultivar.
On tasting, this Shincha Yabukita offers a beautifully intense flavour experience, where marine and iodine notes blend with hints of cut grass and fresh hazelnut.
Special qualities
Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Color: Green tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: fine needles
Liquor
Color: light green
Mouthfeel: oily, subtle astringency
Mouthfeel: umami
Notes: cut grass, fresh hazelnut, buttery, briny
Suggestion of preparation
Hot Tea Preparation:
Using a tasting set or teapot: Steep for 3 minutes in water at 70°C (160°F).
Traditional preparation: Ideal with a kyusu or shiboridashi.
Iced Tea Preparation:
Using a teapot or carafe: Infuse 8g of leaves in 50 cl of room-temperature water for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and place in the refrigerator.
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.