Shikuwasa Sencha is built on sencha from Makinohara and Kanaya in Shizuoka, blended with green shikuwasa citrus from Okinawa and lemongrass.
The sencha uses yabukita, the popular cultivar that represents Japanese tea. Sweetness, umami, astringency and body are in balance, giving a familiar, approachable flavor.
Shikuwasa is one of the citrus fruits long enjoyed in Okinawa, known for its distinctive fresh aroma. It is rich in vitamin C and also contains a compound called nobiletin, and it is gaining popularity as an Okinawan superfood.
What we use here is dried green shikuwasa, an uncommon ingredient. It pairs well with sencha, adding its own juiciness without covering the natural aroma and sweetness of the tea. Lemongrass is added on top of that for a clean, refreshing finish.
The tea bag format makes it easy to use at home, at work or when you are out. Cold brewing is also recommended, so please give it a try.
Specifications
Contents
10 tea bags × 2 g
Best before
12 months
All sizes other than the 10-tea-bag pack are bulk goods, supplied in aluminium packaging. The 10-tea-bag pack is the retail format for the Japanese market.
