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Benifuuki Powder
Ichibancha Pest.Free

Premium 93 P.

SKU
1953
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder
Benifuuki Ichibancha Powder

Yoshi En has recently grown out of Sunday Natural to become an independent premium tea store. As part of this transition, some products may still be shipped in Sunday Natural packaging.

Premium Benifuuki Powder, 100% from the first harvest (ichibancha). Contains EGCG and ECG. Gently steamed (according to the asamushi method). From Ureshino, Japan. Award-winning tea farmer Ota Shigeki. 50g
 
Character Strong, fine bitterness (due to EGCG, ECG and methylated catechins content); balanced
Tea Garden Ota Shigeki Seicha
Terroir Iwayagawachi, Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest (ichibancha), beginning of May (2019). Hand-operated machinery.
Cultivar Benifuuki
Elevation 380m above sea level
Steaming Short (asamushi, 20 seconds)
Shading Gently milled in a ceramic mill. Small particle size.
Organic Cert. Not certified organic, but natural cultivation without pesticides since 1978
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (Region 11/2019)
Awards The tea farmer received the 2014 Nihoncha Award for his tamaryokucha and kamairicha teas.
Grade 93/100 p. (sencha category); Premium
€16.90
50g

Delivery : 1–3 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
1953
€338.00 / 1kg
In stock

Tea Farm

Ota Shigeki Seicha

Ota Shigeki is a small, family-run business in its third generation, which specialises in tamaryokucha and kamairicha. In 2014, the tea farmer was honoured with the Nihoncha Award, one of Japan's most prestigious tea awards. The tea fields are located in Ureshino, the region of Japan best known for tamaryokucha, and are protected by picturesque forests. No pesticides have been used on the fields since 1978.

Character

Flavour

The seed variety Benifuuki is a cross of Camellia sinensis var. sinensis and var. assamica. It forms the largest amount of special bitter substances (EGCG, ECG as well as EGCG3 "Me / -4 "Me) in the young leaves of the 1st harvest of all green tea varieties. The extremely high solar radiation on the Pacific island of Tokunoshima promotes this in a special way. The tea therefore tastes strong and noble bitter and is at the same time natural and balanced.

Leaf

Pleasant green colour

Cup

Mossy green

Benifuuki

Benifuuki tea is a relatively new type of Japanese green tea that is appreciated for its nutritional richness. Of all green teas, benifuuki has the highest concentration of catechins (EGCG, ECG, methylated catechins EGCG3"Me / -4"Me). This tea is especially robust in flavour with a distinctly bitter aroma. Premium benifuuki have a balanced flavour despite the high concentration of bitter substances (catechins).

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

Yoshi En

Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

The tea fields of Ota Shigeka are located in a mountainous area in Ureshino. The tea farmer has developed a special steaming process for his tamaryokucha that is very short and under unusually high steam pressure (0.2 Pa). As a result of this steaming process, the teas acquire a particularly aromatic aftertaste, and have a clear yamabuki shade when seen inside a cup. The tea farmer uses the same method to steam his benifuuki.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Ureshino. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Preparation

Brewing Guide

1 heaped tsp. per 100ml (80°C) water. Stir in teacup.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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