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Description
Discover the Fukamushicha, our most exclusive and very rare Japanese green tea, What makes this tea so special is that you can not only drink this tea but also eat it, Find out more at foodpairing,,,,,
Japan 32 See Fuji
€ 9,99
Fukamushicha green tea
Tasting Notes
Look & feel: needle-like green leaf
Aroma: vegetal spinach
Infusion: fresh green
Flavor: vegetal (spinach), lots of umami*,
For people who love green tea and want a very exclusive umami* flavor,
Umami is one of the five basic flavors, along with salty, sweet, sour and bitter,
This flavor was discovered in 1908 by Japan’s Kikunae Ikeda – chemistry professor at a Tokyo university, Umami is therefore originally a Japanese word for “deliciousness” or “savory,”
The flavor of spinach, for example, can be referred to as “umami.
Origin
Origin: Japan
Province: Kagoshima
Kagoshima is located at the southernmost tip of Japan and unlike China, Japan produces almost only green tea, To get a green tea it is important to prevent the leaves from oxidizing after harvesting, Oxidation means, turning brown under the influence of oxygen, In China oxidation of the tea is prevented by heating the tea in a wok, In Japan they do this by steaming the green teas, The Fukamushicha is a deeply steamed green tea, This means that the tea is steamed longer than regular which results in a fuller rich umami flavor,
Foodpairing
What makes this Fukamushicha so special is that you can not only drink this tea but also eat it,
It will not surprise you that this Japanese Fukamushicha is delicious to drink both hot and cold* with Japanese sashimi and sushi dishes, After you have poured the tea several times, Then add some soy and puffed rice to the tea leaves and surprise your guests with this delicious side dish,
*The Fukamushicha is perfect for Mizudashi Cha (which is a cold infusion), using cold water instead of hot water from the beginning,
Put/Serve Advice
Brewing Advisory:
Water: 60-C – 70-C
Tea: 3g / 1 tsp per cup (150 ml)
Infusion: 1st time 45 sec – 2nd time 30 sec
This particular tea is sensitive to temperature, Approximately 60-70 degree water extracts the best and most unique flavor from this tea,
Pour this tea several times and experience a new experience each time,
Storage Advisory: store cool, dry, light and airtight
Ingredients
Fukamushicha / green tea*:
Deeply steamed Japanese green tea
* Contains caffeine