TEA NOTE
  • USDA / JAS / COR / EU Certified Organic
  • REGION - Shizuoka pref, Japan


SHOGUN MIDORI

It is said that the founder of the Tokugawa clan of shoguns, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was very fond of taking shincha harvested in May, placing it in a container and aging it. This aged tea is now called kuradashi (literally "removing from the warehouse"), and generally refers to tea that has been aged for at least one year. In Japanese, this tea is called Fuka-midori or "Deep Green".
As time passes, tea leaves are usually thought to degrade…the amino acids and antioxidants that give the leaves their flavor breakdown. However, refrigerated properly at a stable temperature allows us to prevent this degradation. After a year, the leaves are then processed and turned into what we are calling (in English) Shogun Midori.
By aging this tea, the unique grassiness of shincha slowly disappears leaving a sencha green tea that has a strong astringent taste. This tea is recommended for those who like strong green teas.

Shogun - the title of head of the samurai-led government of Japan during the feudal period.
Midori – the Japanese word for green



HOW TO STEEP

1st steep：
  • Leaf 5 g
  • Hot water temperature　80 ℃ (176°F)
  • Steeping time 1.5 min

    • 2nd steep：
  • Hot water temperature　90 ℃ (194°F)
  • Steeping time 45 sec



    • NaturaliTea by the Kinezuka Family

    A pioneer in organic tea farming, Toshiaki Kinezuka is one of the most respected names among tea farmers, with farmers traveling from across Japan coming to study organic farming methods. His daughters Ayumi and Tamiko are learning to take over tea leaf cultivation. They are also pioneering black tea leaf production in Japan utilizing tea plants traditionally used for sencha.

    Ayumi Kinezuka returns to Sri Lanka frequently to study techniques and incorporates them, combines them with our knowledge of Japanese Yabukita tea plants to create the the Setoya Momiji. What we are aiming for is a mellow, naturally sweet tea without astringency that tastes amazing without mixing sugar or milk. Setoya is the name given to the area in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where many of our fields are located. Momiji is the name for Japanese maple, a beautiful tree with delicate leaves that turn bright red and orange during the fall.



    PRODUCT INFO
    • COUNTRY - Japan
    • BEST IF USED BY - See date on package (approx. 12 months)
    • NET WEIGHT - 3.52 oz (100 g)/ 2.21 lbs (1 kg)
    • INGREDIENT - Organic green tea (Shizuoka,Japan) *allergen free
    • PACKAGING - Bag
    • STORAGE (Standard) - Store in a cool and dry space away from strong odor and direct sunlight.