{"product_id":"takahashi-kukicha","title":"Takahashi Kukicha, 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium Kukicha from Takahashi in Oita. This tea presents an excitingly mild contrast to the tea farm's other teas in our collection, despite this Kukicha also being a Tamaryokucha. A fascinating \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etype of regional green tea primarily produced in Kyushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment the bag is opened, one senses the aromatic power of the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTamaryokucha style. The scent of the dry leaves feels like fresh air, containing delicate fruit notes and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehints of forest. Altogether, a very uplifting and appetizing aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent of the leaves after the first infusion is thick and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elush. It comes closer to the experience of the taste in the mouth. Hints of melon, grass, sweetness, and hazelnut form a captivating stream of aroma. In the mouth, a rounded fruity sweetness is felt, which again brings thoughts of melon. The taste also has a refreshing minerality, slightly creamy notes, and a long lingering finish. At no point is there any trace of bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tamaryokucha is an interesting change for lovers of Kukicha\/Karigane, which is usually produced as Sencha or Gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*The tasting notes are based on the first infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6g in 70ml for 30 seconds at 80 degrees. The tea easily yields up to 3, or more, infusions with slightly gradually warmer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen tea type: Tamaryokucha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst harvest, May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming: 80 seconds, Chumushi (medium steaming)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf variety: Yabukita\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerroir: \u003cspan\u003e Usuki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Oita prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude: 200m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takahashi Seicha, Oita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58863048950105,"sku":"TSK-50","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/2312\/9188\/files\/manaka_sake_kukicha_takahashi_koebenhavn.jpg?v=1786956802","url":"https:\/\/manaka-sake.com\/en-nl\/products\/takahashi-kukicha","provider":"Manaka Sake","version":"1.0","type":"link"}