Double-fermented in wooden barrels for enhanced complexity and depth
Compression process creates a unique texture and flavor profile
Distinctive go game piece appearance for visual appeal
Multiple brewing methods yield different flavor intensities
Traditional Japanese production preserves authenticity and craftsmanship
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Goishi-cha, 'go stone tea,' is a double fermented tea produced in the mountains of Otoyo Japan. In mid-June the leaves are harvested by cutting the branches. Leaves and branches are steamed in a big barrel and sorted. The leaves are stacked twenty inches thick, and covered with a straw mat. After a week, the leaves are covered with yellow
Type
Compressed tea
Origin
Otoyo, Japan
Fermentation
Double-fermented, anaerobic
Brewing
2 g per 500 ml (1 liter) for 10 minutes
Drying
Sun-dried to inch and a half squares
Flavor notes
Tangy plums, lemon, dates
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Quick shipping, great quality and great selection of teas, thank you, will be ordering for myself and others. This Go Stone tea was particularly good!
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Ha · August 27, 2025
Hooked :D
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Ha · September 30, 2025
Love this interesting tea! It’s tangy, sour, sweet, and has minerality riding a wave on your tongue. Please get this stuff and keep it in stock, please. I’m hooked! Brewing my last, smiling because of the reorder. Thanks Sean. You’re Awesome🙏🏻