Japan Obubu 'Sencha of the Earth' Green Tea
Pricing & Formats
- 0.88oz
- 1.76oz
- 3.5oz
- 8.8oz
| Format | Price | /100g |
|---|---|---|
| 25g | £4.20£5.40 | £16.80 |
| 50g | £7.00£9.00 | £14.00 |
| 100g | £13.30£17.10 | £13.30 |
| 250g Best | £31.50£40.50 | £12.60 |
About this Product
A smooth almost creamy sencha with a gentle sweet taste and light grass profile.
Produced from 30+ year old bushes grown from seeds gives the sencha an atypical taste and texture, leaning closer in certain regards to a green oolong than a sencha.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth, slightly creamy texture
- Gentle grass taste with a sweet start
Harvest: Spring, May 2025
Steamed: Light (Asamushi)
Origin: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farm, Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Altitude: 0-500m
Cultivar: Zarai (Grown from pre-cultivar seeds)
Farmer: Akihiro “Akky” Kita
Sourced: Direct from the farmer
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 20%+
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 75°C/167°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 30-45 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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