Artisanal tea farmer Takayuki Tarui’s black tea is cultivated pesticide free and without synthetic fertilizers. It is harvested in the last two weeks of June and “fermented” with Tarui-san’s own method to create a smooth flavor profile that doesn’t need to be sweetened.
Tarui-san ages this tea in his warehouse dedicated to aging tea leaves, allowing the leaf to develop into a black tea that will leave you in smiles!
Note: This product qualifies to be certified organic by Japan Agricultural Standards.
Product Info
- Ingredient: black tea
- Cultivar: Karabeni
- Harvest: Late June, 2019
- Region: Nearaicho, Shizuoka, Japan
Steeping Notes
- Tea: 5 grams
- Time: 3-5 min (longer for a stronger cup)
- Water temperature: 90C/194F degrees
- Water amount: 400 ml (about 2 cups)
- Steep up to 3 times.