Sencha "Okumidori" from Takanoen in Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture

The tea is smoked with chips from the Chichibu Distillery's whiskey casks, also in Saitama Prefecture.

This is a very rare smoked Sencha.

It has a punchy smoky aroma and

The punchy smoky aroma and mild taste of sencha tea are addictive.

It is a new type of flavored sencha tea.

Please try this unique and playful Sencha that is different from the teas you usually use.

*Tea leaves and whiskey barrels are manufactured without making contact. Therefore, no alcohol is added to the tea. Even those who do not like alcoholic beverages can enjoy this tea with peace of mind.

"Tea evaluation by 10 tea instructors"

Sweetness ★★

Astringency ★★★★

Richness ★★

Aroma ★★★★

*The maximum rating is 5 stars.

How to brew delicious smoked sencha tea

What you will need

A kyusu or teapot

2 to 3 g tea leaves (1 to 1.5 teaspoons)

Boiled water ...100Ml

Transfer the boiled water to a teacup or other container to lower the temperature.

Pour the tea leaves into a kyusu or teapot, pour the hot water from the teacup, cover with a lid, and wait 1 to 1.5 minutes before pouring.

For the first cup, allow the water to cool slightly to allow the flavor of sencha to be extracted.

After the second cup, pour boiling water and enjoy the aroma.

[Takanoen Tea Production]

Mr. Chamio Takano of Takano-en has been cultivating tea for many years using organic methods which are rare in the Sayama area.

Mr. Takano's tea is carefully dried using the traditional method known as "Sayama hiire", so it is characterized by a solid firmness and a roasted aroma. 

By steeping slowly in a teapot you can enjoy a tea that has both a strong taste and fragrance.

*photos are only image.

Japanese black tea "Okumidori" from Takanoen in Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, is smoked with chips made from whiskey aging barrels from Chichibu Distillery, also in Saitama Prefecture.

This is a smoked black tea made by smoking Japanese black tea "Okumidori" made by "Takanoen" in Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, with chips made from whiskey maturation barrels of "Chichibu Distillery" also in Saitama Prefecture.

The strong smoky aroma and refreshing black tea flavor make it a new type of flavored tea that is addictive.

It has a refreshing aftertaste, so it can be served with a meal.

It is also delicious with milk and sugar.

*Tea leaves and whiskey casks are manufactured without making contact. Therefore, no alcohol is added to the tea. Even those who do not like alcohol can enjoy this tea.

How to brew delicious smoked tea

What you will need

Teapot or teapot

3g tea leaves (1.5 teaspoons)

160Ml of boiling water

Put the tea leaves in the teapot, pour boiling water all at once, and wait for 3 minutes.

Steeping the tea leaves slowly brings out the full flavor and umami of the tea.

[Takanoen Tea Production]

Mr. Chamio Takano of Takano-en has been cultivating tea for many years using organic methods which are rare in the Sayama area.

Mr. Takano's tea is carefully dried using the traditional method known as "Sayama hiire", so it is characterized by a solid firmness and a roasted aroma. 

By steeping slowly in a teapot you can enjoy a tea that has both a strong taste and fragrance.

*photos are only image.

This is a smoked black tea made from Japanese black tea "Hokumei" produced by Hiraokaen in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and smoked with chips from whiskey maturation barrels at Chichibu Distillery, also in Saitama Prefecture.

The marriage of the punchy smoky aroma and the black tea aroma makes this highly aromatic flavored tea addictive.

It is also recommended to be served with healthy snacks such as high cocoa chocolate and nuts.

"Tea evaluation by 10 tea instructors"

Sweetness ★★

Astringency ★

Richness ★★★

Aroma ★★★★

*The maximum rating is 5 stars.

How to brew a pot of delicious smoked black tea

What you will need

Teapot or kyusu

Tea leaves ... 3g (1.5 teaspoons)

Boiled water ... 150Ml

Put the tea leaves in the teapot and pour boiling water all at once.

Cover and wait 2.5 to 3 minutes before pouring into a cup.

Hokumei by Hiraoka-en

Hiraoka-en is in Santomi area, which was developed by Kawagoe-han(the local government) in the 17c. It sticks to tea cultivation based on natural farming. It was registered as a historical heritage of Japanese agriculture because of its tea plantation in the shape of thin rectangles. “Hokumei” is a rare variety even in Sayama. It is well balanced in umami, sweetness, astringency, and bitterness. You will be satisfied with the taste. 

*photos are only image.

Sayama Single Origin Smoked Tea - Assortment of 3 kinds of tea

Contents

Hokumei smoked black tea (Hiraoka-en, Tokorozawa-city) 5g x 2 bags

Okumidori smoked black tea ( Takano-en, Iruma-city, Iruma) 5g x 2 bags

Okumidori smoked sencha ( Takano-en, Iruma-city, Iruma) 5g x 2 bags

We will send you two 5g sachets of each of three valuable single origin smoked tea varieties.

These smoked teas are smoked with chips from whiskey aging barrels at the Chichibu Distillery in Saitama Prefecture, the same location as Hiraoka-en and Takano-en.

The strong smoky aroma and refreshing tea taste make this new flavored tea addictive.

As a substitute for alcohol, it is also recommended to be served with cheese and nuts.

*Tea leaves and whiskey casks are manufactured without making contact. Therefore, no alcohol is added to the tea. Even those who do not like alcoholic beverages can enjoy it with peace of mind.

"How to brew delicious smoked black tea"

[What you will need]

Teapot or Kyusu

3g tea leaves (1.5 teaspoons)

160Ml of boiling water

Put the tea leaves in the teapot, pour boiling water all at once, and wait for 3 minutes.

Steeping the tea leaves slowly brings out the full flavor and umami of the tea.

"How to brew delicious smoked sencha tea"

[What you will need]

Kyusu or teapot

3g tea leaves (1.5 teaspoons)

80Ml of boiling water

Put the tea leaves in the teapot.

Transfer the boiled water to another container or teacup.

Pour the slightly cooled water (about 80°C) into the teapot and wait one minute before pouring it into the teacup.

For the second brew, pour in hot water at a higher temperature (about 90°C), wait 30 seconds, and enjoy a more aromatic tea than the first brew.

Please note that the arrival date and time cannot be specified.

The image is for reference only.