#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade Refined tencha leaves are then

Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder

The rolling process breaks down cell membranes in the leaf releasing different flavor compounds

Made with tea leaves from the ichibancha (first flush) harvest

and refined into even flakes for grinding

Region: Yoshiwara

#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade Refined tencha leaves are thenA standard asamushi sencha from Ashikubo Teaworks farmers cooperative in the mountains of Ashikubo Village, Shizuoka, Japan, this green tea was lightly steamed to preserve its beautiful shape, and rolled into fine needles. Flavor profile According to Ashikubo Teaworks: 12. 5 25 Umami 3 5 (5 is strongest umami) Sweetness 2 5 (5 is sweetest) Astringency 1. 5 5 (5 is least astringent) Bitterness 3 5 (5 is least bitter) Aroma 3 5 (5 is most aromatic)