Chunu

"They're the virginica version of a Kumi: petite, deep-cupped, fleshy, and packed with flavor. A Chunu's intense brine hits the front of the palate, followed by an herbaceous, green tea profile with subtle hints of sweetness."

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"Chunus are a premium cocktail size oyster with a very deep cup and high meat to shell ratio. They are high in salinity with a smooth sweet finish."

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"Chunus pack a highly salty punch in a small package. Diminutive in size and popular on cocktail menus, Chunus are a smaller version of Misty Points produced by Cherrystone Aqua-Farms."

highly salty

"The same oysters as Misty Point, tumbled frequently so they stay small and form deep cups. The closest thing you'll find on the East Coast to a Kumamoto (which was the idea)."

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"High salt, herbal finish, think it's got more going on than the kumamoto."

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"A Chunu oyster reminds me of all things special about Virginia's Eastern Shore: white beaches, grassy smells, permeable wetlands. They're a young, petite oyster with a zesty, bright appeal that originates from a pure ocean tide. A teacup oyster that's refreshing, honest, and carefully brewed in a nearly untouched landscape."

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