Description
Mr Nobuhiro Ogasa, the 4th generation.
Guri Green
£6.95 – £29.95
This vibrant refreshing green tea is not rolled to make a needle like leaf like most Japanese green teas so it looks curly (guri in Japanese) which is why we named it Guri Green. It is a kamairicha tea from one of the families that pioneered modern kamairi (fired rather than steamed) teas as their ancestor Ogasa Naoichi invented a popular kamairi machine that was so successful, he received an award from the emperor. This style of fired tea gives a gentle toasty back note to balance the natural grassiness and astringency of the tea.
The family farm was founded in the Meiji period over 100 years ago. It has been following organic practices for over 15 years and in 2020 became certified organic.
ORIGIN
Mr Ogasa’s farm, Gokase, Miyazaki, Japan
SIZE OF FARM
14 acres
PLANTS AND PROCESSING
Camellia Sinensis Sinensis, Yabukita. Harvested Spring 2023.
BREWING
70-80°C, 3-4g per cup. 2-3 light short infusions.
PLEASE NOTE
Caddy and 250g Refill options are only available online or via ‘Collect from Postcard Teas’ for shop collection, two working days after purchase.
