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Fukamushi Sencha
Chiran Organic

Name: Organic Fukamushi Sencha Chiran
SKU: 0709-bio-100
Price: 15.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

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SKU

0709-bio-100

Full-bodied, robust organic sencha directly sourced from the Nuruki Tea Garden in Chiran, Kagoshima, southern Japan. 1st harvest, yabukita cultivar, "deep" steamed (fukamushi). 100g

Alongside Kakegawa, the area of Chiran is known as one of the best regions for fukamushi sencha. This kind of "deep" steamed sencha has very small, almost powdery leaves. The tea itself is fuller as well as more savoury, and more bits of the leaves will be suspended in the water. It is recommended to use a specialised kyusu for fukamushi (see preparation instructions below).

Character	Full-bodied, spiced, and robust, with a pronounced bitterness (fukamushi + yabukita), mineral (Chiran character)
Tea Garden	Nuruki Seicha; renowned organic tea farm in the Chiran terroir
Terroir	Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
Harvest	1st harvest (ichibancha), May, 2024
Cultivar	Yabukita
Elevation	160m above sea level
Steaming	Deep (fukamushi, 90 seconds)
Shading	Shaded for approximately 7 days. Shading technique: jikagise
Organic Cert.	EU certified organic, JAS organic since 1998
Grade	95/100 p. (sencha category); Super Premium

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The fields of Nuruki Seicha are located in the shadows of Kaimon Mountain (開聞岳) in southern Chiran, not far from Mt. Sakurajima. The Nuruki family has cultivated tea for over 20 years according to organic standards and comprehensive cultivation methods. We at Sunday Natural hold the Nuruki family's dedication to tea in high regard.

Yuichiro Nuruki is the third generation of his family to run the farm. His father succeeded in converting the tea farm into an organic farm in the late 1990s, when agriculture in Chiran was still predominantly characterised by conventional cultivation methods. This was a challenging endeavour, particularly in the beginning. At first, the Nuruki family was ridiculed for their attempts to convert to organic farming and avoid the use of pesticides, and they had little experience or help with the transition. Yuichiro Nuruki's father, however, was not intimidated and today the Nuruki Tea Factory proudly produces premium organic teas that are notable for their strong character and nutritional benefits.

Flavour

We specially requested the production of this elegant tea made from the well-balanced yabukita cultivar. The flavour of this tea pairs the volcanic mineral character typical of Chiran teas with the simple clarity of the yabukita cultivar. As a result of deep steaming (fukamushi), the tea is stronger and more savoury and bitter than common senchas. For connoisseurs of southern fukamushi Kagoshima teas who desire a finely bitter flourish to their tea.

Leaf

Attractive, short leaves that are common for fukamushi, mixed between needles. Juicy and silken leaves with a strong green shade

Cup

Matte yellowish-green typical of yabukita fukamushi sencha

Sencha is by far the most commonly cultivated and consumed green tea in Japan and constitutes the backbone of Japanese tea traditions. The leaves are typically steamed for 10-60 seconds, dried with hot air, churned, and via a multi-staged process rolled into flat needles. The flavour profile of sencha is very diverse and varies between sweet, fresh and grassy to robustly bitter. The region of cultivation as well as quality of the tea play a significant role in determining flavour.

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, all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.

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Cultivation & Processing

The tea field is located in the fertile lands of southern Chiran in Kagoshima, Japan. The sun shines intensely over these coastal lowlands, thus encouraging the synthesis of bitter substances in the tea plants. The tea field has been certified organic since 1998 and utilises self-produced natural fertiliser that is fermented for 3 years and made from a nutritious combination of bamboo powder and mineral-rich stone. The fertile volcanic soil is further complemented by the ashes that are carried by the wind from the nearby active volcano, Mt. Sakurajima.

The tea is shaded from the strong sun for 7 days before harvest and immediately washed with water after harvest to cleanse away volcanic ash. The tea farmer takes special pride in the use of older, traditional rolling and drying machinery that is made of bamboo rather than plastic. The bamboo components ensure the high quality of the tea during processing.

Single Origin

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

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp per 100-300ml (60°C) water. Steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for several infusions.

Packaging

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

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for fukamushi sencha is a fukumushi tokoname kyusu with a special sieve designed for the small needles and leaves. Typical sieves are easily clogged by the tea leaves, resulting in an unsatisfactory pour. The special construction of the sieve in these kyusu allows for better water flow.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in a quality tea caddy made from cherry tree bark (wooden, kabazaiku chazutsu) or an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

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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