Aoki Green

Tak Aoki and his family, who produce tea and oranges in Kitsuki in Oita prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, have been one of the tea producers we have worked with for the longest time. Soon after we opened we used to sell one of his senchas which was a favourite with customers under the name Aoki Green, but more recently he has completely switched to producing an outstanding tamaryokucha (meaning ‘curved jewel green tea’) a famous tea style found almost exclusively in Kyushu. The leaves, instead of being straight like a sencha, are curly giving this tea its other name: guricha, meaning ‘curly tea’.

We have received just 15kg made in Spring 2024. Our new Aoki Green has a zingy freshness, with rich a umami and a lime-like tang.

Best brewed with 80°C water and around 3-4g of tea per 150ml cup.

ORIGIN
Aoki Family, Kitsuki, Oita, Japan

SIZE OF FARM
15 acres

PLANTS AND PROCESSING
Camellia Sinensis Sinensis. Ichibancha, harvested Spring 2024.

BREWING GUIDELINE
80°C, 3-4g per cup. 3 infusions.