Kirari 31
From Teawiki
Kirari 31 (きらり31) is a new variety from Miyazaki. It was developed at the Miyazaki Research Centre and registered in 2015. It stands out for its quality in aroma and appearance, but has certain disadvantages in resistance and robustness. Nevertheless, it is often considered a serious candidate as a new standard cultivar next to Yabukita and Saemidori and has already found wide distribution. Kirari 31 is the result of crossing Sakimidori and Saemidori. This variety is suitable for Sencha as well as for shaded teas with a high theanine content such as Gyokuro or Kabusecha.