This Lupicia Tōkyō Terrace was a limited edition tea exclusively available at the Lupicia store in Tōkyō Station.
It was a loose-leaf sencha blend infused with candied blood orange peel, candied yuzu peel, dried apple, dried mikan, lemon myrtle, and safflower.
Steeping 3 g of loose-leaf in 200 mL of water at 75ºC for 90 seconds, the tea appeared as a transparent green-gold hue, accompanied by a subtly savoury aroma highlighted by yuzu. When served hot, the floral and citrussy notes of the yuzu peel gently emerged, bringing minimal bitterness from the onset of each sip. These flavours evolved, introducing a mild mikan sweetness in the second half of the sip and leaving a trace of the fruit’s oils to linger in the aftertaste. The delicate grassy and light umami notes of the refined sencha embraced the complementing citrus hints, while also contributing a gentle viscosity for a smooth mouthfeel and well-rounded flavour throughout each sip. The harmonious blend of umami and fresh citrus, with minimal astringency, rendered this tea exceptionally invigorating, reminiscent of the vibrant blue skies on a clear spring day.
This Lupicia Tōkyō Terrace contained 50 g. The tea was sourced from Japan, packaged in Japan, and purchased in Tōkyō, Japan in 2023.