#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade and 100 ml of water

and 100 ml of water

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

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

The tradition dates back to the early 19th century when Master Craftsman

Location: 1863-3 Tsubukuhonmachi

#0226.S5 Ashikubo Teaworks: Asamushi Sencha Midori no Kaze 足久保 緑風 Latte Grade and 100 ml of waterA 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)