“Wouldn't it be dreadful to live in a country where they didn't have tea?”
― Noel Coward.
"88th Night" Organic Hachiju Hachiya Shincha (ARRIVES MID-MAY)
"88th Night" Organic Hachiju Hachiya Shincha (ARRIVES MID-MAY)
Hachiju Hachiya means "88 Nights" and refers to the Eighty-Eighth night after the first day of spring on the traditional Japanese calendar. Tradition has it that the 88th day is the best time to pick tea, and to this day, Hachiju Hachiya Shin Cha is prized as high-quality green tea. The Japanese traditionally believe that drinking tea picked on the 88th night fends off diseases for the following year.
Keep sealed and store in a cool, dry, dark place (not the freezer or refridgerator). Best consumed within a month after opening.
Ingredients: Deeply steamed green tea
Directions: Heat 6-8 oz of fresh water (175ºF preferred) over a heaping 1/2-1 teaspoons of tea. Steep 30-60 seconds.
Caffeine: Yes