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Japanese Sencha

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$7.25 $14.5 In stock

Japanese Sencha is a classic steamed green tea from the Shizuoka province of Japan, the style that fills everyday cups across Tokyo. Ours is fresh and spring grass with light notes of citrus and toasted bread, medium in body for a green, and forgiving enough to drink from morning to afternoon.

We buy it from the Kaburagi family in central Shizuoka and choose leaf from the middle of the season, which keeps it approachable in flavor and in price. Brew it with water off the boil, around 160 degrees, and it stays sweet and clean instead of turning bitter from too many catechins in your cup.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Madison ★★★★★

The steam from the first steep hit me with that spring grass smell, and the citrus note is subtle but definitely there. It's got a nice toasty finish that makes it feel much more refined than the everyday tea I usually grab.

Victoria ★★★★★

Brewed a cup this morning and that citrus note is brighter than I expected, almost like a whisper of yuzu under the grassy depth. It's smooth enough to drink without anything else, and the toastiness lingers just right. My new everyday tea, no question.

Carter ★★★★★

The steam processing really comes through—this tastes like fresh-cut spring grass with just a whisper of citrus in the finish. I brewed it three times this morning and each cup stayed bright without turning bitter. Exactly the everyday cup I was hoping for.