#1009.TX ENGAWA - SHU 珠 / Steamed Tamaryokucha - Ureshino Meicha Juku - 2025 National Tea Competition 1st Grade (5th Place)2025 National Tea Competition Award Winner 1st Grade, 5th Place Chairmans Award Tamaryokucha (Steamed Curled Green Tea)By Naoko Tanaka, Ureshino Meicha Juku In 2025, this exceptional tamaryokucha received the Chairmans Award (1st Grade, 5th Place) at Japans National Tea Competition. Crafted by Naoko Tanaka of Ureshino Meicha Juku, this tea represents the pinnacle of precision, terroir, and dedication in the Ureshino tradition of steamed tamaryokucha.

in fact on average matcha has less catechin (antioxidants) than unshaded green tea because the shading in tea leaf meant for matcha limits the amount of catechin produced in order to reduce the bitterness of the matcha

Ingredients:Green Tea

Note: Bag packed by Yunomi loses its organic certification

Consistently buying the award winning gyokuro teas from these competitions

Also available in Silver

but the family is the only remaining member of the cooperative

While the harvest season can make a big difference in quality since larger autumn leaves will be more bitter and more difficult to grind into fine powder

with an intense explosion of umami flavor

Harvest: Spring by handheld harvester

Warm Japanese black tea unfolds with elegant smokiness and a lift of bergamot

Time: 45-60 seconds

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