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Description
Chiran is the name of a town in Kagoshima prefecture in the southern island of Kyushu. Chiran's climate is warm and humid, with thick mists that contribute to this tea's flavor. The soil in this area is unique because it is made of volcanic ash from an active volcano, Sakurajima. This provides a high mineral content and excellent drainage to the soil, making it particularly good for growing tea.
Den's Fukamushi Sencha Chiran is also unique because it's made of a special cultivar, Asatsuyu. Asatsuyu is often described as being, "like gyokuro", even though it is sencha. It brews up a beautiful, deep green color that is reminiscent of jade.
For an in-depth discussion of the terroir, health benefits, and production of fukamushi sencha varieties, please check out our fukamushi blog post.
Specifications
Origin: Chiran, Kagoshima
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Asatsuyu
Tasting Profile
The smell of the dry leaf is slightly sweet, accompanied by an aroma that reminds us of saltine crackers. An edamame note is experienced in the taste, gently changing to bitter melon. The wet leaf aroma rises that from the kyusu possesses a grassy note that reminds one of a hot spring day in the tea fields.
Den's Preferred Brewing
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz
Water: 160°F; Steep: 45 sec
2nd Cup Water: 180°F; Steep 15 sec
For more helpful tips on brewing fukamushi, take a look here.