About Okuyutaka Cultivar

Okuyutaka is a variety characterized by its strong flavor and rich yet mellow taste with a light and elegant aroma. It is a rare variety that is difficult to mass-produce in large factories due to its short harvesting period , and is not widely available in the market. This premium tea is the top of the line in the LILIKU TEA sencha lineup. Enjoy both the refreshing aroma and the rich flavor.

About Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture is the fourth largest tea-producing prefecture in Japan. Among them, Miyakonojo is the largest tea-growing area in the prefecture and has a long history of more than 250 years. Miyakonojo is a basin surrounded by mountains, and fog often occurs in the area. This fog relieves the sunshine and produces tea leaves with soft but thick, resulting in tea with vibrant green water color, and rich flavor.

Features:

• Type of tea : Sencha
• Origin :  Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
• Harvest : First Flash, April 2021
• Caffeine Level : Medium

Steeping Instruction:

• Water Temp: 70°C (158°F)
• Steep Time: 60 seconds
• Servings: Tea leaves can be steeped up to 3 times

Note: We offer these steeping recommendations simply as a guide. Please prepare using your preferred method.