Sencha is the quintessential tea of Japan. Our Sencha is certified organic. The leaves are long, with an rich emerald green color flecked with shades of lighter green. Our Sencha has a uniform appearance, aroma is light vegetal, and the taste we find clean and vegetal.
Lot Notes. Our Sencha is certified organic and well represents traditional Japanese tea. We have purchased this tea from the same supplier for some years now, each lot showing consistent flavors and aromas.
Tea Facts. Lot was grown in the Shizuoka prefecture. Leaves are steamed and then over-fired. There are essentially 9 steps in the processing of the leaves.
Taste Profile. Our Sencha has a robust, vegetal flavor, and a slightly bolder taste due to its later-season harvest. The aroma is light and vegetal.
Brewing Suggestions. Needs to be brewed carefully with water that is not too hot as it will bring up astringency. Use one level teaspoon of leaf for 6-8 ounces of water. Water temperature of 160-175 F is recommended. Steep for 1.5 to two minutes and taste.
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Green Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Full-leaf green teas will open to layered, delicate flavors. The freshly picked leaves are dehydrated to prevent oxidization and preserve their natural green color. Japanese green teas are steamed to preserve their fresh aromas and flavor notes. It is best if green tea is not brewed with boiling water.
Lower temperature water allows the leaves to steep slowly, preserving their natural sweetness. Green teas and yellow teas offer a gentle vegetal aroma. In the mouth, flavors range from spring asparagus and delicate notes of sorrel and raw vegetables to herbaceous and nutty.