Description
The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is classified as a green tea of the kamairi (pan-fired) style.[1] The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha (釜炒り緑茶 IRIKA炒香) is classified as a Japanese green tea bottled tea available in the Grand tier.[2]
Key Ingredients
The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha uses the Sakimidori cultivar.[1] The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is sourced from Miyazaki Prefecture.[1] The IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha tea is sourced from Gokase Town, located on the border of Miyazaki, Kumamoto, and Oita prefectures, at an altitude exceeding 600 meters, a region designated as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) in 2015.[1] The tea garden producing the leaves for IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha has been cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilizers for over 30 years and received the Emperor's Cup and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.[1]
Key Techniques
The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is cultivated using the arc-training (弧状仕立) method.[1] The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is hand-picked.[1] The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is processed by Ryo Miyazaki of Miyazaki Chabo (宮崎茶房).[1] The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha undergoes a non-heated cold extraction process lasting 3 days.[1] The kamairi (pan-firing) technique used for IRIKA involves placing new shoots in an iron pot, firing them over direct heat, and drying them while kneading in the pot.[1]
Tasting Notes
The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha has a clear golden liquor color, a refreshing highland-breeze-like aroma, a clean taste, and a pleasant astringency.[1]
Awards and Recognitions
The tea garden producing the leaves for IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha has been cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilizers for over 30 years and received the Emperor's Cup and the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.[1]
Food Pairing Suggestions
The Japanese Green Tea IRIKA Kamairi Ryokucha is described as pairing well with any cuisine due to its refined, non-intrusive flavor.[1]