#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade The best is when they

The best is when they are about 80% open

or strong stress

dried sakura leaves grown in Japan

the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from severy partner tea farmers in Kyoto and surrounding prefectures

Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder

#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade The best is when theyA standard asamushi sencha from Ashikubo Teaworks farmers cooperative in the mountains of Ashikubo Village, Shizuoka, Japan, this green tea was lightly steamed to preserve its beautiful shape, and rolled into fine needles. Flavor profile According to Ashikubo Teaworks: 12. 5 25 Umami 3 5 (5 is strongest umami) Sweetness 2 5 (5 is sweetest) Astringency 1. 5 5 (5 is least astringent) Bitterness 3 5 (5 is least bitter) Aroma 3 5 (5 is most aromatic)