BENIFUKI WAKOUCHA
BLACK TEA
BLACK (RED) TEA
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Shizuoka, Tuba, Honshu, Japan
A rare Japanese tea that is made from the Benifuki cultivar with traditional processing methods. This tea has an intense and mellow taste and a gently sweet aroma. MORE
AROMA
Honey, floral
TASTE
Woody,
CULTIVAR: Benifuki
HARVEST: 2021
BLACK (RED) TEA
★ PESTICIDE-FREE GARDENING
Shizuoka, Tuba, Honshu, Japan
A rare Japanese tea that is made from the Benifuki cultivar with traditional processing methods. This tea has an intense and mellow taste and a gently sweet aroma. MORE
AROMA
Honey, floral
TASTE
Woody,
CULTIVAR: Benifuki
HARVEST: 2021
According to studies, red teas are able to absorb heavy metals and toxins, as well as break them down. Medical experiments show that red tea alkaloids excite the central nervous system, increase concentration and improve mental abilities, which strengthens memory. Alkaloids also stimulate the cardiovascular system and increase heartbeat, thereby accelerating blood circulation. It has a revitalising effect and helps in digestion processes.
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EASTERN (SENCHA DO) ★
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 5-5 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 5
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 95-99 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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JAPANESE BLACK TEA
ORIGIN
Japan started to produce Wakoucha in the early 1900s. It was a rare product made specifically for export. Due to the fast developments in the tea industry in China, India, and Sri Lanka, it was difficult for Japan to compete in the international market and its black tea production slowly faded away. During the last 50 years production of Japanese black tea has been quite rare and limited by various factors. Nevertheless, Japanese black tea exists and is famous among connoisseurs for its unique and incomparable taste. Made from special local cultivars, Benifuki is famous for its delicate, mild taste and its pleasant aroma.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Made from the Benifuki cultivar, which is best suited for black tea production, this tea has a soft and tender taste with a gentle aroma. It goes through a complex production process, thanks to which, this tea is fully oxidised and provides an intense taste. The aroma is full of berry and honey notes with bakery nuances. The taste is mellow and sweet, with notes of wood, dried fruits, and oats. The empty cup has a sweet caramel fragrance. Due to this tea being quite crushed after the production process, I recommend making short infusions and cooling down the water to 90-95 °C to have a less bitter taste.
It is considered that Japanese black tea gets better with time. The taste will develop character and get more gentle and tender.
GASTRONOMY
This is a great choice for a quiet Japanese 'Sencha Do' ceremony or as an 'Afternoon tea' paired with some sandwiches, scones with condiments, and desserts. Since this black tea is considered more delicate when compared to Sri Lankan or Indian tea, Benifuki can be appreciated without milk. It perfectly pairs with light desserts, fruits, dried fruits, and nuts. It can make a wonderful duet with cognac and help to reveal the woody and spicy notes.
Japan started to produce Wakoucha in the early 1900s. It was a rare product made specifically for export. Due to the fast developments in the tea industry in China, India, and Sri Lanka, it was difficult for Japan to compete in the international market and its black tea production slowly faded away. During the last 50 years production of Japanese black tea has been quite rare and limited by various factors. Nevertheless, Japanese black tea exists and is famous among connoisseurs for its unique and incomparable taste. Made from special local cultivars, Benifuki is famous for its delicate, mild taste and its pleasant aroma.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Made from the Benifuki cultivar, which is best suited for black tea production, this tea has a soft and tender taste with a gentle aroma. It goes through a complex production process, thanks to which, this tea is fully oxidised and provides an intense taste. The aroma is full of berry and honey notes with bakery nuances. The taste is mellow and sweet, with notes of wood, dried fruits, and oats. The empty cup has a sweet caramel fragrance. Due to this tea being quite crushed after the production process, I recommend making short infusions and cooling down the water to 90-95 °C to have a less bitter taste.
It is considered that Japanese black tea gets better with time. The taste will develop character and get more gentle and tender.
GASTRONOMY
This is a great choice for a quiet Japanese 'Sencha Do' ceremony or as an 'Afternoon tea' paired with some sandwiches, scones with condiments, and desserts. Since this black tea is considered more delicate when compared to Sri Lankan or Indian tea, Benifuki can be appreciated without milk. It perfectly pairs with light desserts, fruits, dried fruits, and nuts. It can make a wonderful duet with cognac and help to reveal the woody and spicy notes.
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