This is a beautiful, naturally grown and processed sun-dried white tea with a deep golden yellow liquor. Vegetal notes reminiscent of toasted green beans and hints of peach.
Plucked from wild grown tea bushes that are approximately 50-60 years old.
Origin: Hiroshima, Japan
Flavour profile: Vegetal | Bamboo | Ocean Air
Processing: The tea leaves are dried for 7-10 days on the beaches of Onomichi. Grown without pesticides and fertilisers.
Cultivar: Native Zarai Hamacha
Tea Maker: Tea Factory Gen
Made in the tranquil Setouchi region and grown in the tea fields of Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture. The leaves are sun-dried in the sea breezes of Onomichi. A uniquely positioned inland beach with little wind and plenty of sun.
Elevation: 370m
Our Hamacha White Tea is clean and fresh with herbaceous and vegetal notes reminiscent of green bamboo and beans. The impact of its outdoor beach withering is detected with a taste of ocean air.
Enjoyable for anytime of day. Drinks beautifully on its own and makes a fabulous cold brew option.
Leaf appearance: loose Bancha with a green and brown mottled oxidation.
Aroma: Notes of toasted green bean and fresh stone-fruit reminiscent of peach.
Liquor colour: Clear bright yellow liquor
