2020/04/11

Kogane midori cultivar Sencha

Believe it or not, this is sencha, steamed green tea, made from a special, mysterious and umami-rich cultivar known as Kogane Midori (lit: Golden Green). 

It's unique to Sato family, and can not grow anywhere else. Interestingly, the color of the new buds turn into gold by mutation when the buds are exposed to sunlight in spring. 
his tea field
Unfortunately, I have never been there. This is photo of the tea package 

As recommended, the first cup is brewed by water. 

Punchy and mind-blowing umami is condensed in such a tiny amount of tea. Fascinating! 
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