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Kabuse Moychay 50g

€19,50
60 s 70°C 5 g

Kabuse Moychay: A Balanced and Umami-Rich Japanese Green Tea

Kabuse Moychay is a premium green tea from Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Produced using the kabusecha shading method, this tea bridges the gap between gyokuro and sencha, offering a balance of sweet, umami flavors with minimal bitterness. The careful shading of tea bushes for 3–10 days enhances the theanine content, reduces astringency, and intensifies the tea’s aroma, resulting in a delightful and easy-to-brew experience.

 

Description

Leaf Appearance and Aroma

  • Leaves: Small, fukamushi-style, deep-steamed leaves with a rich green color.
  • Dry Aroma: Sweet and umami-forward, with subtle nutty and sea-like notes.
  • Heated Leaves: Release the aroma of kombu seaweed, adding depth and complexity.

Flavor Profile

  • Taste:
    • Mellow, slightly thick, and clean in consistency.
    • Naturally sweet with a pronounced umami flavor, making it easy to brew without bitterness, even with longer steeping.
  • Aromas:
    • Kombu, spinach, gooseberry, green grape, and floral nuances with a hint of peanuts in the background.
  • Aftertaste: Sweet, floral, and fruity, leaving a refreshing finish.


Tea Details

  • Origin: Japan, Fukuoka Prefecture, Yame
  • Elevation: 200m
  • Year: April 2024
  • Cultivar: Blend, predominantly Yabukita

 

Brewing Instructions

Western Brewing

  • Temperature: 75°C
  • Tea-to-Water Ratio: 5g per 250ml
  • Steeping Times:
    1. First infusion: 1.5 minutes
    2. Second infusion: 1 minute
    3. Third infusion: 3 minutes

100ml Brewing

  • Temperature: 75°C
  • Tea-to-Water Ratio: 5g per 100ml
  • Steeping Process:
    1. First Infusion: Brew for 40–50 seconds.
    2. Second Infusion: Brew for 15 seconds.
    3. Subsequent Infusions: Add 15 seconds to each steeping.

Brewing Notes

For Japanese green teas, strain the infusion to achieve a smooth, clean cup.

 

Why Choose Kabuse Moychay?

This tea offers the best of kabusecha, combining the sweetness and umami of shaded teas like gyokuro with the refreshing character of sencha. With its complex aromas of kombu, spinach, and green grape, and its effortless brewing, Kabuse Moychay is an excellent choice for both casual and experienced tea drinkers.