Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

[Ambrose]

Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Ambrose » Jul 24th, '10, 15:51

I just got some of this tea in today and gave it a go. This is from a first time order at yuuki cha. This is one of the nicest teas Ive tried so far. Its so well balanced, nice umami, a nice clean sharp crisp astringency, a really decent aroma. I am finding this tea to be very highly enjoyable. I can now see how nicer teas can last much longer. I can actually sip and enjoy the cup instead of bingeing. The leaves are big and beautiful I like to eat a leaf or two when I brew and drink my cup. These are delicate and nice to eat I under brewed the first infusion then I over brewed the second and then got the third one right. Seems like this tea likes to be treated a bit different and now I know.

[debunix]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by debunix » Jul 24th, '10, 16:29

I did best with this one when the 2nd infusion was very short--seems like a lot of the flavor and color comes out in the 2nd one, so shortening it seems to balance the infusions better.

[Ambrose]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Ambrose » Jul 24th, '10, 16:39

Thank you for that tip, I will try that at my next session.

[britt]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by britt » Jul 27th, '10, 11:56

I just got some of this tea in today and gave it a go. This is from a first time order at yuuki cha. This is one of the nicest teas Ive tried so far. Its so well balanced, nice umami, a nice clean sharp crisp astringency, a really decent aroma. I am finding this tea to be very highly enjoyable. I can now see how nicer teas can last much longer. I can actually sip and enjoy the cup instead of bingeing. The leaves are big and beautiful I like to eat a leaf or two when I brew and drink my cup. These are delicate and nice to eat I under brewed the first infusion then I over brewed the second and then got the third one right. Seems like this tea likes to be treated a bit different and now I know.

This is one of the best senchas I've had. The lower-priced version is also very good but IMO this one is a full 5 stars and worth the extra money. I usually use 160C water and go 60s, 30s, 30s.

[Ambrose]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Ambrose » Jul 27th, '10, 15:37

Yea I love it, one of the best asamushi senchas ive tried I like to go 170 at 90sec, 160 at 30sec, 170 at 70sec , 4oz of water and 4 grams or tea. The leaves as so tight then open up really nice and delicate. Im waiting on a sample of kaboku. I love the tin I got from yuuki too !

[britt]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by britt » Jul 28th, '10, 12:00

I love the tin I got from yuuki too !

Yes, their tins are quite a bargain IMO. I was very surprised by the high quality of their $6 tea caddies. Yuuki-cha told me these are manufactured in Japan. They are also made of steel, not aluminum.

The washi-paper designs even line up between the body and lid if you use the little notch to "lock" the two in place. A small detail, but further evidence of high-quality Japanese manufacturing and attention to detail.

[Chip]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Chip » Jul 28th, '10, 14:32

Yes, their tins are quite a bargain IMO. I was very surprised by the high quality of their $6 tea caddies. Yuuki-cha told me these are manufactured in Japan. They are also made of steel, not aluminum.

The washi-paper designs even line up between the body and lid if you use the little notch to "lock" the two in place. A small detail, but further evidence of high-quality Japanese manufacturing and attention to detail.

This is very common with Japanese Washi tins, and any AR (me) would love them. The washi lines up perfectly. Not all washi canisters have that little notch however.

I had ordered the Momiji ones but we all know how that ended up ... still want them actually. I rarely miss an opp to add a nice momiji motif item, canister or otherwise.

[britt]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by britt » Jul 29th, '10, 14:59

Yes, their tins are quite a bargain IMO. I was very surprised by the high quality of their $6 tea caddies. Yuuki-cha told me these are manufactured in Japan. They are also made of steel, not aluminum.

The washi-paper designs even line up between the body and lid if you use the little notch to "lock" the two in place. A small detail, but further evidence of high-quality Japanese manufacturing and attention to detail.

This is very common with Japanese Washi tins, and any AR (me) would love them. The washi lines up perfectly. Not all washi canisters have that little notch however.

I had ordered the Momiji ones but we all know how that ended up ... still want them actually. I rarely miss an opp to add a nice momiji motif item, canister or otherwise.

I assumed you already had them, but forgot about the "issue." I have one of the momiji (the greener one) and it is very nice. If you want me to order some using my account and send them to your address you can PM me.

[Chip]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Chip » Jul 29th, '10, 22:21

Yes, their tins are quite a bargain IMO. I was very surprised by the high quality of their $6 tea caddies. Yuuki-cha told me these are manufactured in Japan. They are also made of steel, not aluminum.

The washi-paper designs even line up between the body and lid if you use the little notch to "lock" the two in place. A small detail, but further evidence of high-quality Japanese manufacturing and attention to detail.

This is very common with Japanese Washi tins, and any AR (me) would love them. The washi lines up perfectly. Not all washi canisters have that little notch however.

I had ordered the Momiji ones but we all know how that ended up ... still want them actually. I rarely miss an opp to add a nice momiji motif item, canister or otherwise.

I assumed you already had them, but forgot about the "issue." I have one of the momiji (the greener one) and it is very nice. If you want me to order some using my account and send them to your address you can PM me.

We sort of did try this, he took the funds, never processed the order and we had to threaten paypal intervention.

I could have you send to a third party address which would also "keep you out of hot water."

Thank you Britt!

[britt]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by britt » Jul 30th, '10, 18:08

Yes, their tins are quite a bargain IMO. I was very surprised by the high quality of their $6 tea caddies. Yuuki-cha told me these are manufactured in Japan. They are also made of steel, not aluminum.

The washi-paper designs even line up between the body and lid if you use the little notch to "lock" the two in place. A small detail, but further evidence of high-quality Japanese manufacturing and attention to detail.

This is very common with Japanese Washi tins, and any AR (me) would love them. The washi lines up perfectly. Not all washi canisters have that little notch however.

I had ordered the Momiji ones but we all know how that ended up ... still want them actually. I rarely miss an opp to add a nice momiji motif item, canister or otherwise.

I assumed you already had them, but forgot about the "issue." I have one of the momiji (the greener one) and it is very nice. If you want me to order some using my account and send them to your address you can PM me.

We sort of did try this, he took the funds, never processed the order and we had to threaten paypal intervention.

I could have you send to a third party address which would also "keep you out of hot water."

Thank you Britt!

If you want them shipped to a neighbors house or something like that, just say the word!

[Chip]

Re: Organic Shizuoka Sencha Tenryu Misakubo

by Chip » Jul 31st, '10, 00:18

OK, thank you most kindly, Britt!