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FreshGrassyUmami
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This vibrant Hatsutsumi Shincha offers a refreshing burst of spring, with a lively, grassy aroma and a smooth, sweet taste. Expect a delicate balance of fresh greenery and a subtle umami depth that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
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About This Tea
What does Hatsutsumi Shincha taste like?
This vibrant Hatsutsumi Shincha offers a refreshing burst of spring, with a lively, grassy aroma and a smooth, sweet taste. Expect a delicate balance of fresh greenery and a subtle umami depth that li. It leans fresh, grassy and umami.
How should I brew Hatsutsumi Shincha?
Water around 70–80 °C (158–176 °F). In a mug, steep 2–3 min. For gongfu, use 3–5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. The biggest mistake with green tea is using boiling water. Keep it well below that and you won't get bitterness.
Where does Hatsutsumi Shincha come from?
Grown in Japan. This batch is from the Spring harvest.
How much does Hatsutsumi Shincha cost?
Starts at $45.00 from Kettl, or about $0.45/g. A 100g package gets you around 17 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.70 per session. Explore more green teas on Teadar.