Handpicked and pan-fired in small batches, this rare, aged Japanese oolong showcases the remarkable character of the Izumi cultivar. It maintains a light floral aroma and a sweetness that continues to unfold with multiple infusions. It is a tea of patience, fragrance, and quiet complexity.
30g
Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.
First Infusion
85°C (185°F) · 90 seconds
Second Infusion
85°C (185°F) · 60 seconds
Third Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 45 seconds
Additional Infusions
90°C (195°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.
Handpicked and pan-fired in small batches, this rare, aged Japanese oolong showcases the remarkable character of the Izumi cultivar. It maintains a light floral aroma and a sweetness that continues to unfold with multiple infusions. It is a tea of patience, fragrance, and quiet complexity.
30g
Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.
First Infusion
85°C (185°F) · 90 seconds
Second Infusion
85°C (185°F) · 60 seconds
Third Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 45 seconds
Additional Infusions
90°C (195°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.