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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyRobustSavory
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This Zairai wakocha prioritizes a profound tactile sensation over overt aromatics, offering a dense, comforting infusion. It presents a robust, earthy foundation with a distinctive savory, almost ratatouille-like, undertone that fills the mouth. A gentle tannic briskness is present but never becomes harsh, leading to a deeply satisfying and grounding finish.
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About This Tea
What does Zairai wakocha taste like?
This Zairai wakocha prioritizes a profound tactile sensation over overt aromatics, offering a dense, comforting infusion. It presents a robust, earthy foundation with a distinctive savory, almost rata. It leans earthy, robust and savory.
How should I brew Zairai wakocha?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Zairai wakocha come from?
Grown in Kumamoto, Japan from the Zairai cultivar. This batch is from the Summer 2025 harvest.
How much does Zairai wakocha cost?
Starts at $3.81 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.42/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.52 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
$3.85$0.42/g