Japan Sencha

from €7.00

Sencha is the most popular and widely enjoyed green tea in Japan, representing nearly 80% of the country’s tea production. Made from tender spring and summer leaves, Sencha undergoes steaming immediately after harvest to stop oxidation, preserving its vivid green color and fresh aroma. The leaves are then rolled into fine, needle-like shapes.

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Sencha is the most popular and widely enjoyed green tea in Japan, representing nearly 80% of the country’s tea production. Made from tender spring and summer leaves, Sencha undergoes steaming immediately after harvest to stop oxidation, preserving its vivid green color and fresh aroma. The leaves are then rolled into fine, needle-like shapes.

  • The name Sencha (煎茶) means “steeped tea,” referring to the method of infusing the leaves in hot water (as opposed to powdered tea like Matcha).

  • Sencha captures the essence of Japanese green tea: fresh, grassy aroma, bright green liquor, and a balance of umami, sweetness, and astringency. It is the everyday tea in Japan, enjoyed by all generations and valued for its refreshing character.

  • Refreshing and brisk, with grassy and vegetal notes. The liquor is golden-green, smooth and sweet with umami depth, finishing with a light astringency.

Recommended Brewing Method (Japanese style)

Recommended Teaware for Sencha:
Use a Japanese kyusu (急須), ideally a yokode kyusu (side-handled teapot) with a fine mesh filter. Serve in yunomi (湯のみ) cups.

Water Temperature:
70–75 °C

Brewing Instructions:

  • Leaf-to-water ratio: 1 g per 50–60 ml
    Example: 3 g for a 180 ml kyusu

  • First infusion: ~1 minute at 70–75 °C

  • Second infusion: ~30 seconds (shorter, as leaves are open)

  • Later infusions: Add 5–10 seconds each round

Sencha can be brewed 2–3 times, offering a refreshing balance of sweetness, umami, and gentle astringency.

Essential Info

Japanese Name: 煎茶 (Sencha)

Region: Japan
Harvest Time: 2024

Description:
Sencha is Japan’s most common green tea, made from steamed, rolled leaves shaped into fine needles. It brews into a golden-green liquor with a grassy aroma, brisk freshness, and balanced flavor. Smooth yet lively, Sencha is the everyday tea of Japan.

Tasting Profile:
Refreshing and brisk; grassy and vegetal notes; golden-green liquor with umami sweetness and light astringency.

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