Kumamoto Zairai Wakoucha - First Flush

Made from 70 year-old seed-grown tea plants that capture the unique tastes of Kumamoto, this delightfully complex first flush black tea has notes of nuts, spices, pastries, and stone fruits, coupled with a long-lasting finish.

This tea is rather versatile and can be brewed gongfu style (as per our recommendations) yielding multiple delicious infusions. It can also be enjoyed with more western-style brewing parameters, using a lower leaf to water ratio, and a longer brewing time.

Producer: Kajihara
Region: Ashikita, Kumamoto
Elevation: 150m
Cultivar: 70 year-old Zairai
Harvested: April 30, 2024
Picking: Handheld Machine