A sun-kissed Sencha from Yame with a bold green tea profile
The Sencha Midori No. 2 comes from Yame in Fukuoka and presents itself as a direct green tea for those who enjoy a stronger cup. Its summer harvest brings more directness to the profile; unshaded leaves keep it close to a sun-kissed expression.
In the cup, it appears strong and distinctive, with grassy freshness, prominent astringency, and a spicy note from the second infusion. This pairs well with a reduced preparation at 70 °C: 45 seconds for the first infusion, followed by short infusions.
Fukamushi, the long steaming, gives this Sencha more presence in the cup and shifts it towards a denser green tea profile. Thus, it feels fuller-bodied and more direct without losing its green line.
If you don’t want to soften Sencha but are looking for a clear green cup, this tea makes sense: sun-kissed, dense, and with a clean cut on the palate.
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