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7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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FloralSweetUmami
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This unique Japanese black tea presents a smooth, almost oily texture, unfolding with fragrant notes of Parma violets and sweet maple syrup. Underlying these bright florals are subtle hints of toasted nori and fresh fuji apple, culminating in a delightfully balanced and refreshing cup with virtually no astringency.
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About This Tea
What does Midori Black taste like?
This unique Japanese black tea presents a smooth, almost oily texture, unfolding with fragrant notes of Parma violets and sweet maple syrup. Underlying these bright florals are subtle hints of toasted. It leans floral, sweet and umami.
How should I brew Midori Black?
Water around 90–100 °C (195–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5 g per 100 ml, 15–30 s steeps. You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Full boil is fine for most blacks. Don't overthink it.
Where does Midori Black come from?
Grown in Shiga, Japan from the Okumidori cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest.
How much does Midori Black cost?
Starts at $1.80 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.24/g. A 5g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.44 per session. Explore more black teas on Teadar.
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