About Chumushi

In the multifaceted world of Japanese tea, Chumushi unfolds its glamorous charm - a presentation that hovers between tradition and innovation, reflecting the essence of the Japanese for fine nuances and harmonious depth. Chumushi, a method of steaming, shapes the soul of Sencha, one of Japan's most prestigious green teas, and offers an aromatic diversity that appeals to connoisseurs and novices alike.

The term chumushi, which means "medium-long steeping", describes a process that combines time and skill and impresses with its balanced complexity. Unlike fukamushi sencha, which undergoes a longer steaming process, and asamushi sencha, with its short steaming period, chumushi is ideally in the middle - with a steaming time of around 40 to 80 seconds. This time period is precisely chosen to produce a tea that is both full of depth and infused with subtle graceful notes.

The origins of this technique are rooted in the twilight valleys and lofty mountain ranges of Japan, where the interplay of sun and rain, fertile soil and loving care determine the growth of the tea bushes. It is the first harvests of the year - shincha - that are particularly popular when they are brought to the point using the chumushi method. Their taste is characterized by a freshness that is reminiscent of the lush vegetation of a Japanese spring morning, complemented by the umami-rich aroma that is typical of high-quality senchas.

Chumushi Sencha takes its drinkers on a journey through a complex spectrum of aromas and textures. The infused tea has a soft, emerald green glow that is as soothing as the sunlight filtering through the foliage of a Zen garden. The taste, meanwhile, indulges with a soft, almost velvety body that is reminiscent of silk on the skin. Floral notes are artfully interwoven with a hint of plant freshness and a thoughtful sweetness that lingers on the tongue for a long time.

Drinking Chumushi tea is a ritual of slowing down; it demands mindfulness and invites you to reflect on the essentials. In quiet moments, this tea unfolds to accompany meditative hours or social gatherings, always encouraging us to pause and capture the fleeting perfection of the moment.

The preparation of Chumushi requires some care: a brewing temperature of around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius and a brewing time of just over a minute allow the essence of the tea to blossom - a quest for balance in conditions of natural simplicity. Quality and dedication are expressed in every sip, inviting the connoisseur to celebrate the symbiotic relationship between nature and craft in a way that only this medium-length steeping is capable of. In Chumushi, the rare spark of nature and craftsmanship shines in all its beauty.