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Sencha Hachiju-hachiya from Maiko

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73/100

Sencha Hachiju-hachiya

Green Tea by Maiko

From the beginning of spring the Japanese calendar counts 88 days to the harvest of this tea which is called Hachiju-hachiya (88 nights). This tea from the first harvest contains the very tender buds of the plant. When affused with hot water it creates a tasty balance of mellow sweetness and light refreshing astringency.

3 Tasting Notes

camw
80

Neutral profile. Decent balance but not exciting at all.

Price: $13.50 for 100g.
Buy Again: No

Ryan Crumley
51
Ryan Crumley 2 tasting notes

Very nice change from the fukamushi teas I have been drinking lately.

Took a few times but I think this is the best temperature/time combination. Nice full flavor, slightly astringent as the liquid leaves your tongue but still good. This tea is very “earthy” in flavor, especially after a few infusions.

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