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Ishikawa Nami Organic

Name: Organic Sencha Ishikawa Nami
SKU: 4811-bio
Price: 14.90 EUR
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An introductory sencha from the MAFF award-winning tea farm Ishikawa from Aichi. Especially mild, mineral, and suitable for drinking in the evening. Blended from the cultivars yabukita and kanayamidori. Cultivated at high elevation in a choice terroir in Aichi. 200g

An introductory sencha from the MAFF award-winning tea farm Ishikawa in Aichi
Unites the best qualities of bancha and sencha
Made from the kanayamidori cultivar (50%), which with a high EGC catechin content is immunostimulating (IgA and phagocytes)
One of the few organic tea farms (certified since 1995) which has never used pesticides
Family-owned business in its 3rd generation
Secluded fields, with significant temperature fluctuations
100% self-made fertiliser from purely natural raw materials
Cultivation of the tea plants for this tea in a protected forest area

Character	Pleasantly mild, mineral overtones, robust, slightly astringent, very well-balanced
Tea Garden	Ishikawa Seicha
Terroir	Toyota, Aichi (prefecture), Japan
Harvest	2nd harvest (nibancha), mid-June, 2023
Cultivar	Yabukita, kanayamidori
Elevation	650m above sea level
Steaming	Medium (chumushi, approximately 60 seconds)
Organic Cert.	EU certified organic, JAS organic since 1995
Grade	90 P. (sencha category); Premium

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The fields are located at 650m elevation in a secluded mountainous area in Aichi to the east of the city of Toyota. This location and its temperatures pose considerable challenges to growing tencha; yet with their specialised cultivation methods, the Ishikawa family has earned the reputation of being one of Japan's most reputable organic farms.

Flavour

This sencha from the 2nd harvest unifies the best characteristics of bancha and sencha. The tea is pleasantly mild with mineral overtones. The flavour is robust and slightly astringent, but very well-balanced as a result of the blend of elegant yabukita and full-bodied kanayamidori cultivars.

Leaf

Relatively rough, attractive green needles

Cup

Deep, matte yellow

Sencha is by far the most widely grown green tea in Japan and forms the backbone of the Japanese tea tradition. The leaves are traditionally steamed for 10 - 60 seconds after harvesting, dried with hot air, shaken and then rolled into small flat needles. The flavour profile of Sencha is versatile, ranging from sweet, fresh, grassy notes on the one hand, to strong, tart, noble, bitter notes on the other, depending on the region of cultivation.

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 Ishikawa family predominantly produces organic matchas, but also some senchas from the 2nd harvest such as this tea. The tea fields, located rather far north and at a high elevation of 650m, are subject to fewer pests than southern tea fields. Furthermore, because the fields are surrounded by forests, there is a significantly reduced risk of pesticide drift. In addition, the Ishikawas produce their own fertiliser, which is 100% made from natural fermented materials. Since its inception, the farm has never used pesticides or artificial fertilisers. Ishikawa Seicha has been certified organic since 1995.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Aichi.

Sourced directly from the tea farmers.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

3 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. The tea is vacuum packaged according to the highest standards in Japan, with a small quantity of nitrogen added to the package to protect against oxidation.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for sencha is a red tokoname kyusu with a fine ceramic sieve, which can best bring out the taste of sencha. Alternatively, a black tokoname kyusu can be used, which is a good all-rounder for preparing green teas.

Recommended Storage

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

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