Green tea Sencha

Green teas, for centuries the beverage of choice in Asia, is rapidly gaining popularity in the western world. Its natural aroma and widely acclaimed health benefits make green tea appealing to both the tea lover and previously non-tea drinker. "Sencha" (pronounced "sen-chu") is the name of the most popular of all of the green teas in Japan.

It's name actually means "common tea" and is a staple in most Japanese households. Senchas have a pleasant flavor and aroma since all of Japanese green teas are steamed (not pan-fired) to preserve its natural flavor.

This tea has elegant, flat, dark-green leaves yielding a fragrant, aromatic cup with a refreshing flavor.
It has a pleasant and sweet taste.

Effects

A smooth, full-bodied tea that leaves a sense of "fuzz" on your tongue.

Usage

When preparing green tea, it is important to use water that has cooled down somewhat after boiling. Also the infusion time must be short, to avoid bitterness. Use water of about 75 degrees celsius and let steep only for 2 - 3 minutes. For one cup of Sencha tea, 3 grams of tea leaves will be sufficient.

You can also drink this tea as a cold beverage.

Ingredients

This tea contains tannins and antioxidants.

This tea is 100% organic. This means it was grown without the use of chemicals and can be safely consumed.