Honyama Koushun Wakoucha Japanese Black Tea from Tezumi
Previously from Tezumi, I reviewed their lovely matcha. Today I have a rare sight, a black tea from Japan! Honyama Koushun Wakoucha is a 2021 harvest, and like its namesake, Koushun cultivar, from Honyama, Shizuoka Japan. Leaf and Steeping Method Interestingly, Tezumi recommended brewing style for this Japanese black tea is gongfu style at 4g per 100ml (1g per 25ml) in boiling water. I will follow just that. Honyama Koushun Wakoucha’s leaves have a strong fruity scent like gummy fruit snacks. After a steep, the tea smells like cherry gummies and wood – quite similar to a Taiwanese Ruby 18… Continue reading, hoot!