Harvested in mid-summer, this black tea is sun-withered and traditionally pan-finished offering a spicy sweetness with a honey finish. Unexpected yet elegant, it offers a glimpse into a lesser-known side of Japanese tea.
30g
Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.
First Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 90 seconds
Second Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 60 seconds
Third Infusion
95°C (203°F) · 45 seconds
Additional Infusions
95°C (203°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.
Harvested in mid-summer, this black tea is sun-withered and traditionally pan-finished offering a spicy sweetness with a honey finish. Unexpected yet elegant, it offers a glimpse into a lesser-known side of Japanese tea.
30g
Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan
Brewing instructions:
Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.
First Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 90 seconds
Second Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 60 seconds
Third Infusion
95°C (203°F) · 45 seconds
Additional Infusions
95°C (203°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.