this kinda taste like dragonwell tea it definitely needs a wash and the later resteeps taste better than the frist few
TeaSourceSKU: 87162
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Fresh impressions of subtle buttered sweetness and lime zest are painted with a florist’s brush. The light astringency in the finish is easy going and cleans up nicely. Superior quality that won’t disappoint.
This sencha from the Sofu cultivar was produced in April 2026 by Akira Chikamori at the Sata Seicha Tea Farm in Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The Sofu cultivar is a combination of the popular Yabukita and Inzatsu 131 cultivars, the latter of which is of the Indian Assamica variety.
Ingredients: green tea
Steeping Instructions
3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min.
Kyusu Teapot Instructions
1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 60 seconds
2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 30 seconds
3rd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 15 seconds
Number of Cups
2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups
Ingredients
green tea
Steeping Instructions
Western Steeping Method
Steep 3 grams of tea in 10–12 oz of 175°F (79°C) water for 3 minutes.
Traditional Steeping Method
Steep 8 grams of tea in an 8 oz Kyūsu with 175°F (79°C) water.
1st Steep: 60 seconds
2nd Steep: 30 seconds
3rd Steep: 15 seconds
These recommendations are just a starting point—experiment and discover what you enjoy most.
Approximate Cups of Tea per Package
This estimate is based on the recommended steeping instructions for this tea. Actual yield will vary depending on your steeping method and personal preference.
2 ounce
Makes about
19
cups of tea
4 ounce
Makes about
38
cups of tea
Tea Type
Green tea
Origin
Japan
Tea Style
Sencha
Sub-origin
Kagoshima
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