#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade it is not enough to

it is not enough to simply cultivate the best leaves

Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder

Sencha Higashiyama has a perfect balance between sweetness

the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from severy partner tea farmers in Kyoto and surrounding prefectures

#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade it is not enough toA standard asamushi sencha from Ashikubo Teaworks farmers cooperative in the mountains of Ashikubo Village, Shizuoka, Japan, this green tea was lightly steamed to preserve its beautiful shape, and rolled into fine needles. Flavor profile According to Ashikubo Teaworks: 12. 5 25 Umami 3 5 (5 is strongest umami) Sweetness 2 5 (5 is sweetest) Astringency 1. 5 5 (5 is least astringent) Bitterness 3 5 (5 is least bitter) Aroma 3 5 (5 is most aromatic)