Japanese Sencha tea
Authentic sencha green tea
Sencha Green Tea
Medium
Product Description
Discover the refined simplicity of Japanese Sencha Green Tea by Karma Kettle. A beloved staple of Japanese tea culture, Sencha is celebrated for its fresh character, delicate vegetal notes and clean, refreshing finish.
Enjoy its distinctive flavour as part of your everyday tea ritual. Whether you're beginning your morning or taking a mindful afternoon break, this Japanese green tea offers a beautifully balanced cup for those who appreciate the natural character of premium green tea.
Tasting Notes
Fresh • Grassy • Vegetal • Delicately Sweet
Japanese Sencha is typically known for its bright green character, fresh leafy aroma and a gentle balance of savoury and sweet notes.
Ingredients
Japanese Sencha Green Tea
Health & Wellness Benefits
Japanese Sencha green tea naturally contains beneficial plant compounds and caffeine. It may offer:
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Antioxidant support: Contains catechins, including EGCG, which are naturally occurring antioxidants.
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A refreshing daily ritual: A lighter alternative to many heavily sweetened beverages.
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Gentle alertness: Naturally occurring caffeine may help support alertness.
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Mindful moments: Its fresh aroma and clean finish make it a lovely tea to enjoy slowly.
Benefits vary by preparation and individual. Green tea is not a substitute for medical treatment.
How to Brew
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Add 1 teaspoon of Sencha green tea to approximately 200 ml of water.
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Heat water to 70–80°C.
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Steep for 1–2 minutes.
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Strain and enjoy.
Brewing tip: Avoid boiling water and prolonged steeping, as these can make Sencha taste overly bitter.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Keep airtight after opening to preserve its freshness and delicate aroma.
Tasting Notes
Brew The Perfect Cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 85°C
- 3-4 mins
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Questions & Answers
1.What is Sencha green tea?
Sencha is a steamed green tea made from small-leaf Camellia sinensis (tea bushes). Japanese sencha tends to have a refreshing flavor that can be described as vegetal, green, seaweedy, or grassy. Flavors vary with different types of sencha and how they are brewed.After picking, the processing of sencha green tea starts with a quick steam of the fresh tea leaves, preventing oxidization and locking in the green color and flavor. The leaves are then rolled, shaped, and dried.
Sencha teas are also produced in China, South Korea, and other countries, though the teas can differ greatly from their Japanese counterparts given the differences in tea plants and processing techniques used. These teas are frequently used for blending and have a more toasted, nutty flavor than grassy Japanese sencha.
2. How to drink Sencha?
Senchadō is the traditional Japanese way of brewing and serving sencha green tea, and it involves a number of special tools and dishes. Entire rooms and buildings (tea halls) are dedicated to the art of tea brewing and drinking.
For casual, at-home enjoyment, use a ratio of 1 teaspoon tea to 1 cup pure, fresh water (not distilled). Japanese sencha teas prefer a lower brewing temperature of around 170 F—if you don't have a thermometer, use water that has just barely started to simmer. Sencha also requires a short brewing time. How long will depend upon the variety, how hot your water is, and how much tea you use. Some senchas are best with a 15- to 30-second steep, while others can handle up to 2 minutes.
