NEW [Grown without pesticide]

The Inzatsu 131 cultivar is a cross between a Japanese tea and Manipuli 15, a variety brought to Assam in Japan in the 1920s. Inzatsu 131 is not registered and has now become very hard to find, but it was used for the development of more recent cultivars such as Fuji-kaori and Sôfû. Despite its Indian roots, the cultivar does not develop umami. Rather, the tea has a powerful taste and distinct aromas.
With this kama-iri cha from Ureshino, we have a complex, woody, sweet fragrance with berry nuances and a floral touch. The aromatic palette appears in the mouth and particularly emphasize the floral, fruity aspects of the tea. We also find the grilled chestnut aromas, unique to kama-iri cha. And the tea has no umami and is lightly astringent.
In the second infusion, kama-iri cha’s grilled aromas are more prominent. The aromas are also greener, evoking green peas, and are more floral. They appear just as much in the nose as in the mouth.
In the third infusion, it is Inzatsu 131’s classic floral, vegetable aromas that are most present.
We have here a kama-iri cha with character, robustness, and distinct aromas. Notably, the aromas are less extravagant than, for example, Fuji-kaori, making the tea well suited for everyday consumption.

Type of tea: Kama-iri cha
Origin: Shiiba, Ureshino town, Ureshino city, Saga Prefecture
Cultivar:Inzatsu 131
Harvest: May 9th, 2025