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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyFruityUmami
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This distinctive Japanese Heicha presents a deeply intriguing and rich aroma. The liquor offers a smooth, rounded body with a mild, unique acidity that echoes aged Bancha. Expect nuanced flavors of autumn leaves and ripe plum, underpinned by a satisfying umami depth and a gentle tanginess.
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About This Tea
What does Black Koji Heicha taste like?
This distinctive Japanese Heicha presents a deeply intriguing and rich aroma. The liquor offers a smooth, rounded body with a mild, unique acidity that echoes aged Bancha. Expect nuanced flavors of au. It leans earthy, fruity and umami.
How should I brew Black Koji Heicha?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Black Koji Heicha come from?
Grown in Kagoshima, Japan from the Yabukita cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Black Koji Heicha cost?
Starts at $13.27 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.53/g. A 20g package gets you around 3 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.18 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
$4.85$0.53/g