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“A bit disappointed in this sample. Has a bit of an off note that is somewhat bitter, but not just bitter. Hard to describe, but even at 140 F, it did not feel as mellow and soothing as it should...” Read full tasting note
A Kirari 31 single cultivar sencha from Kurihara Tea Farm’s new tea field in Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.
A cultivar that is receiving increasing attention. It was derived from a cross of Sakimidori (the mother or pollen parent) and Saemidori (the father or pollen parent. Saemidori itself a cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars). The cultivar was first produced in 1994 with traits such as disease and cold resistance, good growth, and tea quality in mind, and indeed has shown very good resistance against frost so has been recommended to farmers cultivating at higher elevations. In general, the quality of tea made from the Kirari 31 is greater than that of Yabukita and compares with the umami level and color of Saemidori. Ready for harvest in general 3-4 days earlier than Yabukita, it has an excellent color (as you may be able to tell from the photo) with a mild flavor that is similar to Saemidori quality.
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Sugimoto AmericaA bit disappointed in this sample. Has a bit of an off note that is somewhat bitter, but not just bitter. Hard to describe, but even at 140 F, it did not feel as mellow and soothing as it should have.
Harvest: May 2024
Location: Yabemura Village, Yame, Fukuoka
Elevation: 300-700 m
Flavors: Bitter, Grass, Umami
