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Cherry Green

桜緑茶

Scented steamed green, from Blend, Japan.

Scented and blended tea

Cherry Green is strongest on smoothness, aroma intensity and floral. Typical tasting words: cherry, steamed greens, fresh grass, rose. A seasonal spring specialty in Japan combining green tea with preserved cherry blossom petals or cherry fruit essence. Widely enjoyed in Japan during the spring cherry blossom (hanami) festival season alongside traditional wagashi.

Also known as Sakura Green Tea and Cherry Sencha.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness3bitterness2astringency2umami2brightness2body2smoothness4aroma intensity4finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral4fruity4vegetal4marine1nutty0toasty0malty0honey1spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit1tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Blend, Japan
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis with Prunus lannesiana leaves or flavouring
Harvest: spring
Elevation: low
Oxidation: 0 to 2%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: needle
Price band: mid-range
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: not for ageing
Forgiving to brew: 2 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: steaming, then rolling, then drying, then blending with cherry leaf or blossom, then scenting.

Caffeine

A cup of Cherry Green carries a typical estimate of 30 mg of caffeine, within a range of 20 to 45 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	75 to 80 °C	90 s, 2 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	4 to 8 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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relaxing

Pairs with sweets, pastry and salads. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.