On Fri, 14 Nov 2003 11:36:31 -0600, Michael Plant wrote:

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>> Forgot to add, Shincha (probably Number 1 if I'd made a list but it is
>> a sencha from what I understand).
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>
> What exactly is this "Shincha"? I was browsing through Gray and
> Seddon's site and saw mention of it. Very curious.

In my understanding, it is 'first flush' Sencha picked in early May.
I've seen reference that it is always picked on the eighty-eighth day
after the spring planting but I'm not sure if this is true or not.
Anyway, the flavor is light and very clean, a definite sensory delight.

> Michael

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