This was a perfect moment to take out my blue lotus Kyusu from Zerama. If you want to properly brew a Japanese green you need to get one of these. I steeped 3 grams for one minute. The dry leaf is a nice glossy dark green with flecks of light green. Fine like flattened pine needles. The wet aroma is buttery, clean, and crisp. Very pliable to the touch. Smooshing is very easy. Dry aroma grassy. The liquor color is light amber with slight green hues. Slightly like glacier water which settles to reveal clarity. Ah, wonderful flavor. Grassy. Creamy. Sweetgrass. Nutty. Very fine sesame undertone. Mouthfeel smooth. A bit astringent.