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Beautiful, fragrant, silky deep green leaves. In the cup a light-yellow liquid. Kabuse (shaded), asamushi (light-steamed). Refreshing, mild, umami with a sweet aftertaste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWater temperature: 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e. Use 3-4 g per small cup. 1.5-2 min.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e Second infusion max 10 sec at hotter water temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor our Dutch customers:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProef de lente in deze eerste pluk 2026 sencha uit Kirishima op het zuidelijke eiland Kyushu in Japan. 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