If you prefer a refreshing cup over strong bitterness, Karigane Uji offers a delightful departure from standard green teas. Made from carefully selected gyokuro stems, this loose-leaf tea delivers a rich, rounded sweetness alongside a clean, refreshing flavor profile.
Stem tea, known in Japan as karigane, is prized for its high amino acid content, giving each steep a smooth, umami-rich character balanced by a bright, refreshing finish.
For the best results, brew the first steep slowly at a low temperature (around 60°C) to draw out the tea's sweetness and umami while keeping its refreshing edge in balance. For the second and third steeps, try a quicker infusion with slightly hotter water to bring out a different side of its flavor.
This tea is produced by Kirichi Yuta of Uji Hinode-en in Uji, Kyoto, using domestically grown green tea leaves. Each package contains 90g, with a shelf life of 365 days from the date of manufacture. Store away from heat, humidity, and strong odors to keep the leaves at their best. This is a brand-new, unused item.
Karigane Uji is a loose-leaf Japanese green tea made from carefully selected Gyokuro tea stems. Rich in amino acids, it offers a full-bodied sweetness, umami, and refreshing flavor with low astringency.
For best results, steep slowly at 60°C to enjoy a balanced sweetness, umami, and freshness. For the second and third infusions, use slightly hotter water and steep briefly.
Ingredients: Japanese green tea Net weight: 90 g Best before: 365 days from the date of manufacture Storage: Avoid high temperatures and humidity, and keep away from strong odors.
