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Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Dosage 1 TL (gestr.-geh.)

Temperature 70-80°

Infusions 3

Brewing time 60-150 sek

Unlike regular Green Tea this Japanese green tea specialty from the 1st picking in May is slightly fermented. It comes from the tea variety "Benifuuki" and has a very high content of the antioxidative or antiallergic catechines EGCg and 3MeEGCg (EGCg3).

The scent and flavor of this years harvest, when all conditions are just right during the time of the Benifuuki Spring picking surprised even us.

We are delighted by this new harvest: As soon as you open the package a wonderful smell streams out, characteristic for Benifuuki and a little like that of very fine Oolong tea. The leaf structure is good and of a luscious green. In the cup the tea develops a soft green color with golden reflexions and caresses the tongue with playfully fruity and light with a subtle tartness and the elegant notes of jasmine in the scent. 

Storage

In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer. 

The production and also the fragrance are similar to that of Oolong tea. However, the freshly harvested leaves are not simply heated, but steamed briefly at especially high temperatures. Furthermore, the partial fermentation does not take place in a warm environment as with Oolong, but in the dark at a low temperature. Only the further drying and pressing process corresponds to that of Oolong tea. Thanks to this special processing this unusual tea stays green like a real Japanese tea!

Properties

Ingredients: 100% Grüntee aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
Origin: Japan -Kagoshima
Degree of steaming: Irimushi- ultra-high temperature steaming
Dregree of shading: Unshaded

Green tea preparation instructions

Grüntee Zubereitung

Prepare

Prepare a cup for each person that has a capacity of 80 to 100 ml. Allow the boiled water to cool to 80° to 60°C, depending on the type. To do this, either put the water in a cooling bowl or pour it directly into the cups to cool, which will also preheat them.

Grüntee Zubereitung

Dose

Put a level teaspoon of tea per person into a clay pot. Pour one cup of water per person over the leaves. Allow the first infusion to brew for a maximum of 30 to 60 seconds.

Grüntee Zubereitung

Pour

If the tea is to be served to several people, first pour a little tea into each cup and then fill the cups in reverse order. This way, the tea will be the same strength in all cups. The pouring movements gradually give the tea the right green color. Pour out the last "golden" drops and prevent the tea from brewing any further.

Grüntee Zubereitung

Enjoy

Serve the tea fresh. In Japan, a small sweet treat is often served with unsweetened tea. For further infusions, pour water over the tea leaves again. Only allow to steep for about 15 seconds, as the leaf has already swollen and the ingredients are released more quickly. Distribute quickly all around.

More information on green tea preparation

Shimodozono International GmbH
Strothestrasse 50
49356 Diepholz
Germany
Phone: 05441-9959560
Fax: 05441-9959569
E-Mail: info@keiko.de

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28 December 2025 13:32

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Hier kauf ich gerne wieder Grünen Tee

Sehr gute Auswahl und auch sehr gute Qualität in bio. Besser gehts eigentlich nicht. Würde mir wünschen das es hier auch noch andere Grüntee Sorten gibt wie z.B. Sunrouge .

Our feedback: Herzlichen Dank für die Rückmeldung und die Anregung!

8 February 2021 11:57

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Ganz nach meinem Gusto "Healthy and Tasty"

Oolong!? Oder wie!? Oder was!? Heute nun landete der erste Benifuuki, No. 1 aus Japan in meiner Teetasse. Allein schon der Duft entführte mich ins ferne China, denn dort gibt es hervorragende Oolong Tees. Sie sind zwischen Grünem und schwarzem Tee angesiedelt, da sie fermentiert sind. Kenner nennen sie auch "Der Champagner der Tees". Der Benifuuki, No. 1 ist ebenfalls leicht anfermentiert, was sich auch in köstlichstem Maße am Gaumen präsentiert. Blumig-verspielt....feine Noten von Jasmin...durch die zuhauf enthaltenen Catechine herb, aber keinesfalls bitter und ohne Adstringenz. Froh und munter tanzen die Aromen Ringelreihen. Ich bin entzückt.

7 January 2023 20:17

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Super

Ich bin so glücklich mit diese Tee. Es ist Kraftoll und ich liebe die Geschmack.

2 February 2024 12:05

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Wirklich außergewöhnlich

Einfach ein Geschenk der Natur! :) Wunderbarer Duft und Geschmack, tolle Wirkung. In meinem Fall hilft er mir, meinen sehr niedrigen Blutdruck ein wenig anzuheben, so dass ich mich besser fühle.

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17 October 2025 16:50

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Benifuuki Sencha Bio - Genuss und Medizin zugleich

Ich kann diesen wunderbaren Tee allen empfehlen, die an Histaminintoleranz und MCAS leiden. Der Tee senkt den Histaminspiegel spürbar und hilft bei Erschöpfungszuständen wieder neue Kraft zu finden. Man muss den Tee genau nach Anweisung zubereiten, dann ist er Genuss und Medizin zugleich. Dank an Keiko für den diesen einzigartigen Tee!

Our feedback: Herzlichen Dank zurück für die schöne Rückmeldung - es freut uns, dass der Tee Ihnen so gut tut!

1 March 2023 18:37

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Es gibt nichts zu verbessern

"Um .... die Produktqualität stets weiter zu verbessern," wurde ich gebeten ein Urteil abzugeben. Ich weigere mich mit großem Nachdruck dem nachzukommen, denn es gibt nichts zu verbessern. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Eschner Siegfried

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18 October 2025 05:08

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13 October 2021 15:29

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Der Trend der sehr posiitven Bewertungen setzt sich fort

Der Trend der sehr posiitven Bewertungen setzt sich fort. Die 200 g Packung, im Kühlschrank aufbewahrt, behält fast bis zum Schluss, dieses tolle facettenreiche Aroma. Aufgrund der Oxidation mit Sauerstoff der Luft, bedingt durch das Öffnen der Packung, muss man zum Schluss mit Abstrichen rechnen. Ausweg: Sie riechen nur kurz in die Packung und verschließen sofort diese wieder luftdicht. Das ist wahrscheinlich aber keine Lösung für Teetrinker.

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30 October 2025 15:40

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Diepholz

Vor einiger Zeit fragte mich ein Arzt, was ich trinke. Auf die Antwort grünen Tee, folgte die Frage, na welchen? Wie ich auf Benifuuki gekommen sei? Ich schilderte die kilometerlange Schlange von großen Wägen bei einem Tag der offenen Tür. Im Übrigen arbeite sein Sohn in Japan, der meine, den besten Tee in Japan gebe es in Diepholz. Wieviel Sterne sind hiermit begründet?

Our feedback: Danke für diese schöne Anekdote und die Bewertung!

19 October 2021 22:21

Review with rating of 5 out of 5 stars

Wundervoller Tee!

Ich habe mich nun durch allerhand japanische Grüntee-Sorten verschiedenster Lieferanten durchgetrunken und hatte bislang einen tiefbedampften Halbschattentee (Kabuse Fukamushi) aus Hoshino als Favoriten gekürt. Zu meiner Überraschung*) steht der Benifuuki #1 diesem Tee geschmacklich kaum nach - vollmundiges Umami, vielschichtige Aromen, rundum ein Genuß! Der vierte Aufguß ist vielleicht etwas schwächer als beim Hoshino-Tee - aber das ist Meckern auf hohem Niveau! *) Bisher hatte ich aus gesundheitlichen Gründen nur Benifuuki #2 in Gebrauch, der ja dann doch weit grasiger schmeckt...

Springtime is Benifuuki time

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Kyusu Teapot, red
Small, red kyusu with smooth, glossy finish and integrated stainless steel strainer.Japanese kyusu side handle teapots are ideal for brewing green tea.The tea leaves can unfold freely in the pot and are retained by an integrated strainer in front of the spout during infusion.The filling quantity of the pot should be chosen in such a way that the tea can be completely distributed over the cup(s) provided and no water remains in the pot.The leaves remain in the pot and are then simply brewed again briefly with water for further infusions.DimensionsFilling capacity: 140 mlFor 1-2 persons . VariationsPlease note that the shape, color and size of the tea ceramics may vary slightly!In particular, this applies to pots, which are all at least partially handmade.CleaningFor cleaning in everyday use, simply knock out the tea set and rinse well with clean water also through the strainer. If, after prolonged use, the strainer has slowly become clogged, here are instructions for the care and cleaning of your teapot - for unadulterated tea enjoyment: Cleaning instructions for teapots.

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Glass-teapot with stainless steel strainer, 450ml
Let your green tea shine with this borosilicate glass-teapot! Watching the water turning bright green is a special pleasure with glass teapots, however it can of course also be used for other types of tea. The large stainless steel strainer allows for the leaves to unfold and release their full aroma wonderfully. The teapot is made by Hario in Japan and is dishwasher-proof. Filling capacity The filling capacities of the teaware are always measured up to the edge - the actual quantity in daily use is slightly smaller. This teapot is for 1-6 persons.

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Green Tea Info Brochure, German
Item No. 60000.1 The info brochure offers an overview of the KEIKO Green Tea products as well as background information on cultivation, processing and preparation of the tea. Language: German

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This leaflet offers an overview of the KEIKO Benifuuki products and their preparation as well as info on the ingredients of this unique and interesting cultivar. Language: German

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