This is the Chōjuen Tea Mode Yamagata La France Kukicha.
The blend combined green tea from Japan and black tea from Sri Lanka, with the kukicha stems processed into semi-fine tea particles rather than retaining their original twig form.
Steeping a 1.5 g tea bag in 200 mL of water at 75ºC for 1 minute produced a translucent yellow-green infusion with a delicate fruity aroma over a soft grassy base. A single tea bag produced up to two flavourful steeps.
When consumed hot, the tea presented a mellow natural sweetness at the head of each sip, followed by gentle floral notes characteristic of La France pear. These gave way to a light vegetal body before the floral-fruity notes re-emerged toward the finish, offering an elegant complement to the fresh green tea base. The texture was consistently smooth, without astringency or bitterness, resulting in a refined and soothing cup. It offered a graceful variation on standard green tea—subtle, fragrant, and quietly indulgent.
Overall, a charmingly aromatic tea that balanced fruit and leaf in equal measure, ideal for a serene, restorative moment.
This Chōjuen Tea Mode Yamagata La France Kukicha contained 12 g (1.5 g x 8 tea bags). The tea was sourced from Japan and Sri Lanka, packed in Japan and purchased in Yamagata, Japan in 2024.