Asanoka Sencha

I was worried a lighter steamed sencha would taste too mild, but the first steep came out clean and sweet with almost no bitterness. Second infusion at a lower temp held up surprisingly well too.

The lighter steaming really comes through here — the liquor is pale and sweet rather than deep green, with almost no bitterness even when I push the water a little hot. Second steep at 70°C was even better than the first.

I was expecting something grassy and sharp, but this sencha is smooth and almost sweet — the lighter steaming really softens it. Two steepings in, still plenty of flavor left in the leaves.