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100°CTemperature
7g 100ml
Wash: 5s • 1st: 10s • Add: +5sGongfu Timing
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EarthyUmamiAcidic
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This unique Japanese dark tea presents a captivating duality of bright acidity, like a squeeze of lemon, balanced by profound savory depth. Notes of earthy mushrooms and fermented red miso paste mingle with hints of soy sauce and dried tobacco, all contributing to a full, viscous mouthfeel that remains surprisingly refreshing on the finish, underpinned by a remarkable minerality.
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About This Tea
What does Goishicha taste like?
This unique Japanese dark tea presents a captivating duality of bright acidity, like a squeeze of lemon, balanced by profound savory depth. Notes of earthy mushrooms and fermented red miso paste mingl. It leans earthy, umami and acidic.
How should I brew Goishicha?
Water around 95–100 °C (203–212 °F). In a mug, steep 3–5 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–20 s steeps (10–20+ rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Rinse the leaves once with boiling water before your first real steep. It cleans off storage dust and gets the flavor going.
Where does Goishicha come from?
Grown in Kochi, Japan from the Yabukita cultivar. This batch is from the Summer 2025 harvest.
How much does Goishicha cost?
Starts at $6.69 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.76/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.56 per session. Explore more dark teas on Teadar.
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