Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea comes from Kakegawa, one of the best production areas in Japan. The word "Karigane" in the name indicates its preciousness: this tea is made not only of leaves but also of twigs from the high-quality Gyokuro of the Yabukita cultivar, shaded with unmatched umami. What makes this tea unique is the addition of ground Sakura leaves, from the famous Japanese cherry tree, which impart a floral taste and sweet aroma. Tasting - Sight and Smell Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea consists of both small broken twigs and forest green leaves with a shiny texture and irregular shape, partially flattened and partially needle-like. Even before being steeped, they already emit a delicate floral fragrance. Once infused, they release a very light vegetal aroma that evolves into notes of yellow flowers, chamomile and fresh hay, with a slightly vanilla finish. The liquor in the cup is opaque, pale yellow with subtle lime green reflections. Tasting Notes CLASSIC TEAPOT OR KYUSU The presence of cherry leaves gives Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea a fresh and floral opening, with notes of chamomile and wildflowers. The flavor is sweet and vanilla-like, with an extraordinarily sweet and soft umami and vegetal notes of boiled zucchini and sautéed herbs. The contrast between sweet and savory is very pleasant and perfectly balanced. At the finish, the floral note returns with a hint of vanilla and almond. The body is medium density, very soft and velvety on the palate; the long-lasting persistence is fresh, umami and floral. Place of Origin Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan. Infusion Method Put 3 grams of Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea leaves (about three teaspoons) in a Japanese teapot of the Kyusu type or, in the absence of the latter, in a teapot preferably with a wide, flat bottom. Pour 200 ml of water at a temperature of 75°C over the leaves and, after 1 minute and a half, filter and serve the tea in cups. To make the most of the leaves and continue the tasting experience with this tea, we recommend making another 3 infusions using the same leaves with the same parameters of quantity and temperature, but extending the infusion time by 5-10 seconds. The tea can be filtered for easier tasting, and the above infusing times are meant to be purely indicative, so one can also adjust according to personal taste. Since we are talking about Japanese green tea, it is possible to also make a delicious infusion in cold water before proceeding with hot water. For the latter, we recommend, with the same grams of leaves for the amount of water, an infusion time of about 10 minutes. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea comes from Kakegawa, one of the best production areas in Japan. The word "Karigane" in the name indicates its preciousness: this tea is made not only of leaves but also of twigs from the high-quality Gyokuro of the Yabukita cultivar, shaded with unmatched umami. What makes this tea unique is the addition of ground Sakura leaves, from the famous Japanese cherry tree, which impart a floral taste and sweet aroma. Tasting - Sight and Smell Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea consists of both small broken twigs and forest green leaves with a shiny texture and irregular shape, partially flattened and partially needle-like. Even before being steeped, they already emit a delicate floral fragrance. Once infused, they release a very light vegetal aroma that evolves into notes of yellow flowers, chamomile and fresh hay, with a slightly vanilla finish. The liquor in the cup is opaque, pale yellow with subtle lime green reflections. Tasting Notes CLASSIC TEAPOT OR KYUSU The presence of cherry leaves gives Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea a fresh and floral opening, with notes of chamomile and wildflowers. The flavor is sweet and vanilla-like, with an extraordinarily sweet and soft umami and vegetal notes of boiled zucchini and sautéed herbs. The contrast between sweet and savory is very pleasant and perfectly balanced. At the finish, the floral note returns with a hint of vanilla and almond. The body is medium density, very soft and velvety on the palate; the long-lasting persistence is fresh, umami and floral. Place of Origin Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan. Infusion Method Put 3 grams of Shizuoka Sakura Karigane Green Tea leaves (about three teaspoons) in a Japanese teapot of the Kyusu type or, in the absence of the latter, in a teapot preferably with a wide, flat bottom. Pour 200 ml of water at a temperature of 75°C over the leaves and, after 1 minute and a half, filter and serve the tea in cups. To make the most of the leaves and continue the tasting experience with this tea, we recommend making another 3 infusions using the same leaves with the same parameters of quantity and temperature, but extending the infusion time by 5-10 seconds. The tea can be filtered for easier tasting, and the above infusing times are meant to be purely indicative, so one can also adjust according to personal taste. Since we are talking about Japanese green tea, it is possible to also make a delicious infusion in cold water before proceeding with hot water. For the latter, we recommend, with the same grams of leaves for the amount of water, an infusion time of about 10 minutes. It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
