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Fukamushi Sencha Yutaka Midori (30g)
$12.00
Region: Yakushima, Kagoshima (Japan)
Process: Deep steamed Green Tea
Cultivar: Yutaka Midori (named for its luxuriantly rich green color)
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Process: Deep steamed Green Tea
Cultivar: Yutaka Midori (named for its luxuriantly rich green color)
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- Yakushima is a small remote and island located on the southern edge of Kagoshima Prefecture. It is listed as UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The picturesque and pristine island is a subtropical rain forest with diverse terrain and climate. Its widely varied terrain hosts many ecosystems. The island is dotted with small family-owned tea gardens. Yutaka Midori, a warm region tea cultivar named for its luxuriant green color, thrive on Yakushima island. Yutaka Midori is second only to Yabukita in terms of popularity and land cultivation.
- Cultivation Notes:
- Yutaka Midori tea bushes are exposed to full sun to optimize its catechin content.
- Yutaka Midori 's natural resistance to pest and diseases [especially gray blight and anthracnose], allows this cultivar to thrive without needing chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
- Natural farming practices, coupled with Yutaka Midori inherent vigor result in good yield.
- Processing Notes:
- Deep steaming (Fukamushi) preserves the luxuriant, vibrant green color of the tea.
- Deep steaming also serves to balance out the bitter, astringent taste with discernable umami and soft, mild sweetness.
- Tasting Notes:
- Full-bodied with with deep flavor and rich aroma, Fukamushi Yutaka Midori is a very approachable and enjoyable green tea.
- Caffeine Level: Medium
