SENCHA ARIAKE TEA

100g in Metal Tin

Description

Sencha Ariake is a Japanese green tea that makes a good introduction to Sencha. Produced in Kyushu province, Sencha Ariake is the smoothest of the fine Sencha teas.
Both smooth and stimulating, it is ideal in the morning and recommended to aid concentration. It is also rich in antioxidants!

Tasting notes

Liquor

Colour: an attractive green colour

Texture in the mouth: smooth and velvety

Flavour: slightly acidic

Aromas: iodine to start, marine (raw fish and seaweed), vegetal (cooked vegetable to start followed by an underlying cut grass note)

Suggestion of preparation

With the tasting set: 2' minutes in water heated to 75°C.

To prepare iced tea:

Steep 20g in 1L of water at room temperature 30min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.

Tea and dishes message

Sencha Ariake goes very well with grilled fish such as red mullet, sea bream, sea bass and salmon, as well as shellfish such as prawns, scallops and clams. For those with a sweet tooth, Sencha Ariake is ideal served with red fruit in a mousse or sorbet.

Tea ingredients

green tea (Japan)