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This aroma is a product of the process of ichoka, in which the harvested tea leaves are withered to enhance their scent. If you would like to enjoy the rich taste of Sayama-cha (tea originating from Takahagi, Hidaka city area in Saitama prefecture) but would also like to appreciate the process of ichoka, the Kasumino tea is the one to try. This blend comes from three tea gardens in the vicinity of Bizenya and is also a blend of cultivars: yabukita, sayamamidori, saemidori and fukumidori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcessing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithering in the sun. After 30 minutes the leaf starts to blacken with enzymatic oxidization creating a floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSencha processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing - sorting out stems and fannings, including green-roasting using an old-style drying machine. The hot air used in to dry out the unrefined tea for long-term storage also adds a little toastiness to the fruity floral aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYabukita (Farmers: Yoshio Mano\/Jien Shiki, Kosuke Mano\/En Mano, Kiyoji Ichikawa\/En Ichikawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFukumidori (Farmers: Yoshio Mano\/Jien Shiki, Kosuke Mano\/En Mano)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYume Wakaba (Farmer: Kiyoji Ichikawa\/En Ichikawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaemidori (Farmer: Kiyoji Ichikawa\/En Ichikawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Iruma City, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduction notes: \u003c\/b\u003eGrown without pesticides \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation from Bizenya\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeps\u003c\/strong\u003e (1-3) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1) 75C (167F), 20 sec - enjoy the fresh aroma \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2) 75C (167F), 10 sec - enjoy the taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3) 85C (185F), 30 sec  - enjoy both the aroma and taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bizenya","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43802334625855,"sku":"ybg1787857231266","price":2.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 90g \/ 3.2 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43802334658623,"sku":"bem1787857231267","price":11.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7187\/6415\/files\/0246s2-bizenya-06-kasumino---sayama-ichoucha-sencha-_-__1.jpg?v=1787857236"}],"url":"https:\/\/fieldora.shop\/collections\/japanese-green-tea.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}