Organic Sencha Loose Leaf Green Tea from Japan

Description

Organic Sencha Green Tea 煎茶

Sencha is THE most popular tea grown and consumed in Japan. The tea is grown in direct sunlight and the leaves are plucked at the first and second flush from higher on the tea plant for the best quality and flavor profile. From a processing perspective, unlike Chinese green teas which are pan-fired first, the tea leaves are lightly steamed to prevent oxidation which is how they maintain such a beautiful green color and light refreshing flavor with mild astringency. Then they are rolled into a needle shape that releases additional flavor so the taste is intensified.

The tea liquor (brewed tea) is a greenish gold hue with a balanced sweet flavor with mild piquancy. This smooth, mellow flavor makes it a wonderful sipping tea or base for a either Jun or Kombucha and is featured in our famous Hannah’s Special Tea Blend & Green Goddess Tea Blend. 

How to Enjoy

1. Ideal temperature = 158ºF-176ºF (70-80C)
2. Steep for 1 minute in a teapot
3. Pour into cup and sip

Features

• 4oz bag = 40-50 cups
• Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance
• Origin Japan