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Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

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Learn all the secrets of the Sencha Kagoshima

The Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki is a deliciously fruity deep steamed sencha made by Mr. Kawaji in Kagoshima, with notes of papaya and passionfruit

Taste

Discover the results of Nio Teas’ 4 step tea tasting method

To evaluate the flavor of the Sencha Kagoshima we look for a combination of the aroma and also how the tea interacts with the palate. Does it produce a dryness, acidity, minerality, sweetness or umami? We’ll also evaluate the texture of the tea, otherwise known as mouthfeel. Finally, for sencha tea, we’ll evaluate it based on how vegetal the taste profile is as this is a common characteristic throughout most sencha teas. 

Step 1 - Observing the Appearance

This sencha kagoshima has darker green leaves with smaller leaf fragments, indicating that it is a deep steamed tea. 

Step 2 - Assessing the Aroma

The aroma coming off the leaves of the sencha kagoshima is extremely fruity, with notes of lychee, guava and passionfruit.

Step 3 - Tasting the Tea

The initial flavor of the Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki is light and sweet, but it quickly transforms into a savory and fruity flavor on the mid palate. You get a slight hint of mango, without as much acidity and a touch of banana as well. There is a smooth and sweet finish with the tiniest hint of dryness.

Step 4 - Evaluating the sensation on the palate

The mouthfeel of the Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki is medium to thick, allowing a lot of the sweeter and more fruity flavors to dominate the taste profile. There is a tiny hint of acidity and later dryness, but they are not too easy to spot.

100% Organically grown and Ethically Sourced

Our policy is to exclusively collaborate with farmers who cultivate tea plants without the use of pesticides or chemicals.

We have noticed a significant contrast in both the flavor of the tea and the condition of the tea fields where it originates from.

The tea farms that avoid using pesticides or chemicals appear to encourage the growth of tea plants while also providing a thriving environment for wildlife.

Nio Teas Unique Organically grown sourcing process

  • Thorough taste testing of every individual tea
  • Establishing communication with the farmers to understand their production methods and how they ensure the absence of pesticides in their fields.
  • Conducting on-site visits to evaluate the quality of the tea fields and production facilities.
  • Ensuring that the tea fields promote biodiversity and provide a thriving habitat for wildlife.

JAS Certified

The JAS acronym stands for Japanese Agriculture Standards, which is granted by the Japanese government to certify that products are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals.

When we look for tea, it is crucial for us to verify that the tea fields are free from pesticides and chemicals. With the larger tea farms we work with, we like to look for the JAS label, as they are able to bear the cost for soil testing and sampling.

We like to support smaller tea farmers by acquiring their tea under the “pesticide-free” label. We aim to provide an opportunity for smaller tea farmers who produce exceptional tea while still maintaining our commitment to high quality tea.

How to prepare the tea

For the preparation of this Japan Sencha Kagoshima, it is recommended to use water at a lower temperature and a shorter brewing time. Because the Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki is a deep steamed tea, it is composed of smaller leaf particles and therefore it brews faster.

  • Step 1

    First, heat the water to a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. This will be the perfect temperature for this sencha kagoshima

  • Step 2

    Put 5 grams of Sencha Kagoshima into a kyusu teapot, and then pour 150ml of the heated water over the leaves.

  • Step 3

    Allow the tea to steep for 45 seconds without stirring. Due to its deep steaming, this Sencha Kagoshima doesn’t need quite as much time.

  • Step 4

    After the brewing time is up, pour out the tea from the pot. The teapot's filter will prevent the leaves from entering your cup. Enjoy your tea!

  • 2nd brew

    Don't throw away your tea leaves after the first brewing! The Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki can be brewed 2-3 more times. Just add more hot water to the teapot and allow the leaves brew for 20 seconds each time you brew the tea. Each brewing will be slightly different and some people say that they actually prefer the second brewing! 

  • Cold brew

    In addition to producing a delicious hot cup of tea, the japan sencha kagoshima also works great as a cold brew. To learn more about how to cold brew green tea, visit our blog and read the complete article.

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Necessary teaware

To prepare a delicious cup of Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki, you may want a kyusu teapot. The best type of teapot for this tea is a Fukamushi teapot, which features a circular mesh filter that facilitates the straining of the tea leaves while pouring. Without this particular teapot, the Fukamushi Sencha may clog during pouring, resulting in over-brewing.

Alternative without teaware 

In case you’re not able to get a kyusu teapot, we suggest using a tea strainer to prepare Sencha Kagoshima. The strainer will separate the tea leaves while pouring, preventing over-brewing of the tea.

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Location of production and farmer

Information about the farm

As the name would suggest, the sencha kagoshima is grown in Kagoshima, Japan. Kagoshima is located on the Southernmost point of the island of Kyushu, one of the 4 main Japanese islands. This region is known for producing some of the best green teas in Japan and it benefits from rich volcanic soils and a mild subtropical climate.

Sourced in Kagoshima

Japan

The sencha kagoshima is made by Mr. Kawaji, a talented tea farmer in Southern Japan. Mr. Kawaji specializes in the production of deep steamed teas like the Asatsuyu and Murasaki. These teas are steamed for a longer time and during this longer steaming process the tea becomes greener and less bitter, with more of this steamed vegetable or slightly fruity flavor.

Cultivar and tea plant variety

The sencha kagoshima is made using the Yutaka Midori cultivar, the second most popular tea variety in Japan.

  • Yutaka Midori

    The name of the Yutaka Midori cultivar means “abundant green” because of its vibrant green color and rich vegetal flavor. This makes the perfect cultivar for deep steamed sencha, which is a celebration of these flavors.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 113 reviews.

Customer video review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Absolutely wonderful tea. The color, smell, and taste are on another level.

Brian S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Amazing sencha. Those fruit notes came in towards the second and third steep. Really surpised me. Great company, found them from YouTube! Much love, from Florida, U.S.

Alan C. 5/5

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This is my favorite sencha, it has everything you enjoy. From the scent the color and palate and can be cold brew also. Just amazing 👏

Mario A. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This Fukamushi Kagoshima sencha is unique & has a magical sweet taste. It's smooth yet packs a strong vegetal taste. It's thick, brothy & dark green... and gets even darker with each successive steep. It has the darkest green color of any sencha I have tried. Enjoy!

Dave L. 5/5

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

I drink three cups a day. I love the rich, smooth grassy flavors. And mainly drink it for its anti inflammatory benefits.

Neil L. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Ein sehr feiner Grüntee, mir fast etwas zu fein, weil er von sich aus sehr viel Geschmack abgibt. Aber vielleicht habe ich ihn auch falsch zubereitet (1× 60 °C für 1 min, 2.–3. Aufguss bei 60 °C für 20 s).

Klemen V. 4/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This has been my main green tea for the last few years! I love it

Daniel C. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

possono anche variare i minuti di per le tre volte che si prepara e ha sempre un sapore differente. ottimo

Katia R. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

I started brewing green tea a year and a half ago. I soon preferred Japanese over Chinese tea. I really liked Gyokuro. Then I found Sencha from Tio teas. I like it so much I drink it every day now. It is pictured here with my hand-crafted tea cup from Ireland. I will soon order from Tio more of this tea as well as my first Kyusu.

Robert W. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Questo tè è diventato subito il mio preferito. Adoro il suo colore verde intenso e il profumo fruttato. Al gusto spicca la dolcezza su una texture morbida e leggermente sapida. Un vero piacere per i sensi. Consigliatissimo!

Dario S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

I have only tried around 5 teas but the fukamushi sencha seems to be my favourite. This one to me is light and fruity.

Patryk S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

The Murasaki is a very pleasant, smooth Sencha with sea weeds notes. It lacks a bit of character to my taste but it's a high quality tea.

Christian D. 4/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This tea is fresh, crisp, yet velvety smooth on the palate. Absolutely delicious brew.

Paul J. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This is just a fresh, fresh cup. Clean, slightly astringent, mildly vegetal, hint of sweetness, smooth and well balanced. Extremely enjoyable. I'll definitely order this one again.

Paul J. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

This is my second time purchasing this tea and I love the deep steamed tea leaves best of all.

Janetha E. 5/5 Verified

Customer video review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

The tea was very umami and sweet with a fruity finish at the end. Very good tea, I definitely will be purchasing more

Christine M. 5/5

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Fukamushi green tea is the best tasting and highest anti-oxidant green tea and it tastes delicious; did I say that already?! It needs repeating!

Charles (karl) L. S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

My first cold brew green tea!!! Thank you for your quality teas.

Janetha E. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

All I can say is WOW. This was my first time having real Japanese green tea and it’s amazing. I found nio teas through their YouTube channel. You really feel the caffeine and the calming of the L - theanine. It’s a clean feeling , I’m definitely buying more and highly recommend.

Nikolas O. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

A great sencha. The first infusion is very light green, and the second and third are a rich, deep green. Flavor is mellow but well balanced. Will definitely keep this in rotation.

Brian G. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

I love this tea. It has a nice unami flavor and a beautiful green color. You really get your money out of this one. The included picture is after 6 infusions. Usually a green tea is nearly clear after this many infusions

James F. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

smooth and deep. the perfect cup.

Eric S. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Best greentee ever!

Ursula K. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

Absolutely the best!

Ursula K. 5/5 Verified

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

If I could have only one green tea, this is the one. Great hot or cold brewed, rich and satisfying, I never get tired of it.

Reina P. 5/5

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

I've been drinking this tea out on the patio for a few days now and i really enjoy it! Refreshing and very flavorful. I'm also surprised at how green the color is

Sean P. 5/5

Customer photo review of Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki

this was one of the greenest tea, freshest teas that has ever descended to Earth - almost comically green. Absolutely zero sign of yellowing. I have no idea what dark magic Nio is conjuring up here in their tea packaging, but clearly they've figured something out.

Seth G. 5/5

TOP - Qualität, Lieferung !

Michael S. 5/5 Verified

Mein Lieblingstee. Auch als Cold Brew.

Holger E. 5/5 Verified

It's very refrehing, invigorating and tasteful.

Sulyok M. 5/5 Verified

I followed the brewing recommendations, and the tea is very green! There is a very upfront flavor I can't really describe...not nutty, not fruity, but prominent, and not pleasing, to me. I prefer the more vegetal Sencha, with the nutty ones a strong second. This Murasaki is absolutely unique. I suggest trying it.

Eric H. 4/5

I tasted it as soon as I arrived, and since opening the pack the smell was just so pleasant. The brew looks and tastes so good.

Raul A R. 5/5 Verified

Taste good

Joseph T. 5/5 Verified

cool free

Theo M. 5/5 Verified

This is the Sencha I drink, when I want multiple layers of flavor, or when I need a little "extra". Excellent tea drinking experience.

Helena W. 5/5 Verified

Absolutely wonderful

Frances O. 5/5 Verified

Great quality! Highly recommend.

Jr G. 5/5 Verified

This is one of my favorite Sencha teas. It is smooth and multi layered. Definitely worth taking the time to thoroughly savor and taste every sip.

Helena W. 5/5 Verified

This is my first experience buying/trying green tea and I figured I'd explore other brands after sampling your's first, but I'm so impressed and contently satisfied with your product that it will not be necessary to search any further. Timely arrival of shipments, exemplary customer service and most importantly, I am achieving the intended effects I desired when deciding to go this route.

Chris M. 5/5 Verified

Excellent green tea that brews quickly in the tea pot that I also purchased.

Teresa M. 5/5 Verified

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