While he is a leading figure in the manufacturing of kamairicha, This manufacturer also likes to experiment. This Oolong is a result of one of his attempts to produce an Oolong tea with a rather unusual Japanese tea cultivar.
Technicalities
・Origin: Gokase, Miyazaki, Japan (single estate).
・Farmer: Yōichi Kōrogi.
・Cultivar: Fukumidori cultivar.
・Harvest: 21 May, 2018.
・Type: Oolong / loose leaf.
・Additional impressions: Pepper spicy scent; Dry fruits (raisin sweetness); Chrysanthemum; Citrus sudachi; Orange; Reminiscent of wheat beer.
2nd brew: Slightly herbal; Spicy; Sweet and fragrant.
Brewing Suggestion
・Water amount：200cc
・Amount of tea ：5g
・Water temperature：98℃
・Steep duration：60 sec.
Suggested no. of infusions: [4+]
A shorter infusion for the first brew will help soften the leaf to produce a more delicious 2nd brew.
Wolfgang (verified owner) –
Very good Oolong. Everyone of my friends I offer a cup of these wonderful Oolong say it is a very good tea.