Steamed Curled Tea "Kirari31" from Kumamoto

This is Kirari 31, a steamed curled green tea produced in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Its delicate sweet aroma reminiscent of cherry blossoms blends with a rich, caramel-like depth, creating a sweet and mellow flavor.

This distinctive sencha tea offers a sharp astringency with a long-lasting finish. Please savor the evolving nuances of its flavor.

Aroma
Caramel / Cherry blossom / Pound cake
Flavor
Katsura tree / Apricot / Dashi soup
Color
Lime green

From Mashiki, Kumamoto
Tea Cultivar: Kirari31
Net Weight: 50g (10 servings per bag)

Instruction:
5g tea + 90ml water per serving,
add 2g tea + 90ml water for each additional serving.
1st brew - 70℃/158℉, 1 minute
2nd brew - 90℃/194℉, 30 seconds
3rd brew - 90℃/194℉, 30 seconds

Description:

This is “Kirari 31,” a steamed curled tea produced by Tomizawa Tea in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Kirari 31 is a promising variety named with the hope that tea “bathed in the sun's light and growing brightly, sparkling with radiance” will be produced nationwide.

It offers a faintly sweet aroma reminiscent of cherry blossoms, layered with a rich, caramel-like depth, resulting in a tea with a sweet and mellow impression.

Meanwhile, the aftertaste features a distinct, sharp astringency that lingers, allowing you to enjoy a long, satisfying finish. Savor the evolving flavors of this distinctive sencha tea, where its character truly shines.