Chiran / Fukamushi Sencha (Deep-steamed green tea) / 50g

Chiran tea from Kagoshima Prefecture has become famous in the last decade or so. Its tea-making techniques are among Japan's best, having won numerous awards. It has a refreshing, fresh, sweet aroma, with a rich, cereal-like fragrance detectable from deeper within. The taste is characterized by umami and sweetness, with almost no bitterness, making it a tea that can be easily drunk even when cold-brewed. This is a perfect introductory item, with many people becoming hooked on tea starting with this one.