Organic Mori-machi Dark Tea is a Pu-erh style tea or a rare fermented green tea made in Japan. It is reminiscent of the well-known fermented tea made in Pu-erh City in China and Mori-machi Dark Tea has a similar taste profile due to the fermenting process. However, it is rather unique because it is produced in Shizuoka, Japan with a new sake fermentation method in a sterile environment.
Insider Tip: Play with the infusion time on this one! Start at a minute and infuse longer after that. If you just have time for one infusion, steep it for two minutes (but this tea deserves multiple infusions!)
Caffeine Level: Low.
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Green teas are unoxidized and process by withering or wilting, followed by pan-firing or steaming, then a shaping process. During the shaping processes, further drying takes place, giving each green tea a distinct shape, character, and flavor. Often shaped by hand in places like China or Vietnam, the skill to craft these teas is passed down from generation to generation. In Japan, most of the tea processing is done mechanically, using machines and conveyor belts to steam, shape, and cool the teas.
