Sonogi, Nagasaki | 東彼杵町 長崎
Ikki Sonogi Shiraore Kukicha | 100g
Regular priceTasting Notes | A fresh, relaxing green tea with high levels of umami and little bitterness.
With IKKI, Nakayama san’s shiraore, you enjoy the same typical aromas of citrus of higher-quality teas but powerful umami is replaced by a more refreshing taste, called sukkiri in Japanese.
Nakao Village in Higashi Sonogi is a rural tea-farming community. The land of Nakao Village is located in a belt of hills that were created by volcanic activity long ago. It is at an elevation of around 250 meters. The valley in which the villagers reside was cut into this rock by the Sonogi River. The foothills of the mountains are often shrouded in fog, with warm afternoons and cool nights, which is perfect for growing tea.
Because of its origin, this tea benefits from the very specific taste of Higashi Sonogi tea, which sets it apart from other shiraore you will usually find in the market. This tea is absolutely perfect for cold brew, it has an unmistakable citrus taste that will make it your preferred summer drink.
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Origin | Sonogi, Nagasaki Prefecture Japan 東彼杵町 長崎 日本 Tea Producer | NAKAYAMA KOSUKE
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At Shizen, we believe that both the tea you consume and the pottery you drink from need to be in the highest quality possible. We are dedicated to working with single harvest tea farms in Japan. Our ceramics come from many craftsman in Japan who are continuing the tradition of handmade ceramics.
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Simply put, Shizen (自然) means "nature" & Cha (茶) means "tea" in Japan. Our loose leaf teas are picked and processed with the utmost care and precision by our tea farms who demand impeccable quality and freshness.
We believe that quality should never be compromised. We pride ourselves on transparency, clear genealogy, and clear production history. We pay close attention to every step from choosing only the finest leaves and growing, shading and steaming methods. By blending our teas in small patches, packaging by hand is how we provide the best quality tea possible.
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