Japan Green Shincha `Setsubun` Organic

Shincha is a Japanese tea harvested at the very beginning of the season, so you can say that it is the First Flush among Sencha teas, it is also sometimes called Ichibancha. Young leaves are characterized by a fresh aroma, delicate acidity and sweetness. Shincha accurately points out that it is the youngest tea available in the year of the harvest, where the beginning of the harvest is set according to the ancient lunar calendar at about 80 days after the change of season from winter to spring (February 4), this date is referred to as `Setsubun `. The character of Shincha may change depending on the place of harvest and the exact date, our product comes from the southern gardens of Japan, i.e. from a place where the weather allows spring harvest at the beginning of April. Shincha is rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which are concentrated in the plant during the winter vegetation, which is why the Japanese believe that drinking this tea guarantees good health throughout the year. When brewed, the tea gives a pale gold greenish color, with a grassy aromatic note. It does not belong to shaded teas, so it will not have a strong, characteristic taste of umami and sea algae, such as with Ariake or Gyokuro. Brewing with water at a lower temperature will give pleasantly sweet floral aromas, and with longer brewing, or with warmer water, tongue-tight tannins and harshness will be released. Following our recommendations, we suggest brewing for 2-2.5 minutes in water at 70 degrees C.