This is a wonderful new harvest first flush tea that contains specially selected younger leaves which are picked when they first show signs of budding. The younger the tea leaves, the more ‘umami’ and vitamin C they contain. To enjoy the special taste of a first flush tea, it is important to make the tea with water that has cooled slightly after boiling (80°C). Sasaki Seicha tea company is located in Shizuoka Prefecture, which is famous for good quality green tea. Their sencha products have been awarded various prizes many times. Quality: High Taste: Light-MedColour: MedRegion: ShizuokaIdeal Water Temp: 80°C