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Miyakonojo Asanoka Organic

Super Premium 96 P.

SKU
8305-bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Sencha Miyakonojo Asanoka Bio
Super premium organic Sencha from Miyakonojo, Miyazaki famous for high-quality Sencha. The aromatic southern Asanoka Cultivar offers milky-creamy notes and a pleasant Gykuro-like umami. Strong, full-bodied, refreshing and invigorating, 100g.
Character Rich, full-bodied and refreshing, blending creamy-milky notes with elegant roasted notes and a Gykuro-like umami
Tea Farm Award-winning tea farm in Miyazaki
Terroir Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest (Ichibancha), mid-May 2024
Cultivar Asanoka
Elevation 165m above sea level
Steaming Short (Asamushi, approx. 20 sec.)
Shading 7 days, Jikagise shading technique
Cultivation Certified organic cultivation
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (annual test of region) and pesticides
Awards Nihoncha Award 2019: Fine Product Award
Grade 96/100 p. (sencha category); Premium
€16.90
100g

Delivery : up to 5 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
8305-bio
€169.00 / 1kg
In stock

Tea Farm

This multi-award-winning organic tea farm places a special emphasis on safety and purity, striving to offer healthy green tea for carefree enjoyment. From harvesting to final drying and sorting, the tea farm retains full control over the entire production process. This ensures the production of the finest organic green teas, which have won numerous awards for their outstanding quality.

Character

Tasting Notes

The full-bodied Asanoka cultivar first reveals an almost milky-creamy note, which is soon complemented by roasted green tea flavours and a pleasant Gyokuro-like umami. The fine needles of this Sencha allow the nutrients to be quickly extracted into the water, resulting in an infusion that boasts remarkable strength and intensity despite its delicate sweetness. This delightful combination of a robust infusion and light roasted notes is reminiscent of coffee and calls for careful preparation in order to maintain the tea’s perfect balance.

Leaf

Lush, dark green needles with occasional light green stem fibres

Cup

Full yellow with a bright green undertone

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, 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.

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, all 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

Special features in location, cultivation and processing

The Miyazaki Prefecture is blessed with abundant natural beauty, featuring lush green mountains and a beautiful coastline. With the second-highest number of sunny days and an average annual temperature of approximately 17.4°C – making it the third warmest region in Japan – Miyazaki provides ideal conditions for productive, high-quality tea cultivation. Beyond its natural features, Miyazaki also holds deep cultural and mythological significance. According to Shintō beliefs, the most revered deity, the sun goddess Amaterasu, is said to have once hidden in the Amano Iwato cave. This event is still honoured today with festivals held in the Shintō shrines of Miyazaki.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

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

Packaging

Packed in a high-quality, airtight, resealable zipper pouch with nine protective layers to preserve flavour and prevent oxidation. After opening, press out as much air as possible when snapping shut. Alternatively place tea leaves in a stylish tea caddy.

Recommended Teapot

For Sencha, we recommend a high-quality purple Banko Kyusu, which enhances the flavours, complexity and umami of the tea. To emphasise the freshness and grassiness of Sencha, it is recommended to prepare it in a classic black Tokoname Kyusu.

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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