Japan 'Sun Rouge' Purple Sencha Green Tea
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A completely unique sencha with a fruity taste which accompanies the usual grassy notes associated with sencha.
This sencha is produced from the cultivar 'Sun Rouge' released in 2009 after 9 years of research. The cultivar was produced by crossing v. sinensis with taliensis to produce a cultivar which grows purple tea leaves.
The tea is noted for turning bright pink when a drop of lemon is added to the brewed tea.
Tasting Notes:
- Fruity taste
- Some grassy notes
Harvest: Spring 2023
Organic: Non-certified organic farming
Origin: Tokunoshima Island, Japan
Tea Factory: Shizuoka, Japan
Sourced: Direct from the factory
Steamed: Light (Asamushi)
Cultivar: Sun Rouge
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 70°C/158°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 45-60 seconds
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
