Country of origin: Japan

Infusions: 3-4

Organic

The long, dark green, needle-like leaves brew to make a light green liquor. The taste reveals tones of mild grass and young hazelnut with a subtle edge of umami.

Green Kabusecha tea from the area of Kirishima in Kagoshima Prefecture derived its name from the word kabuse, meaning covered or shaded tea. Cultivation includes a period of 10 to 14 days when covers are placed directly above the tea bushes prior to harvesting. Consequently, the tea is intensely green and combines the characteristics of Gyokuro and Sencha. The long, dark green, needle-like leaves brew to make a light green liquor. The taste reveals tones of mild grass and young hazelnut with a subtle edge of umami.