Sencha Tsuki (Moon) / Japan, Shizuoka | $9.50

This artisan sencha is from Shizuoka, a small tea plantation in a mountain beside Tenryu (Heavenly Dragon) river. Pure and clear as its mother river, it remarks refreshing mountain tea character and slightly vegetable note such as asparagus. The name is “Tsuki” (“moon” in Japanese), it has round edge and sweet aftertaste. Suggestion: Infuse it at a lower temperature than for usual sencha to enjoy its sweetness and unique texture!