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SweetSmoothFresh
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This first flush Karigane offers a wonderfully smooth and sweet cup. Delicate grassy notes mingle with a refreshing, clean character, leading to a lingering, gentle sweetness on the palate. A pure expression of early spring.
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What does Shin Karigane Shincha 50g: Smooth, Sweet First Flush Tea taste like?
This first flush Karigane offers a wonderfully smooth and sweet cup. Delicate grassy notes mingle with a refreshing, clean character, leading to a lingering, gentle sweetness on the palate. A pure exp. It leans sweet, smooth and fresh.
How should I brew Shin Karigane Shincha 50g: Smooth, Sweet First Flush Tea?
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 Shin Karigane Shincha 50g: Smooth, Sweet First Flush Tea come from?
Grown in Japan. This batch is from the Spring harvest.