Sencha (Uji)

Sencha is the most popular tea in Japan with an excellent balance of quality and value. Our Sencha is carefully selected from Uji and is the first flush tea (Ichiban Cha) which is the best quality of all the seasons.

Sencha contains more of the beneficial nutrient catechin than other green teas because it is grown in full sunlight, thus it becomes yellow-green in colour. Sencha tastes gently astringent and smells wonderfully fresh. 

Benefits

• Aids in weight loss
• Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol 
• High antioxidants
• Boosts metabolism
• Boosts Energy 
• Anti-Ageing
• Prevents Dementia
• Helps the skin looking radiant and acne-free
• Boost immunity
• The highest concentration of vitamin C among all Japanese tea

Taste

Rich mellow taste and refreshing aroma.

Origin

Uji, Japan

Appearance

Rolled, needle-shaped tea leaves

Storage

Keep refrigerated for best taste.

Directions

Normal way - Pour 80°C water into a 300-350ml cup and infuse with a sencha tea bag for 1-2 minutes.

Kyusu (Teapot) Method - Place (7-8g) 1.5 tablespoons of Sencha into the Kyusu, pour 80°C water and steep for 1 minute then serve. The second brew will be at 70°C and for the last infusion, use slightly hotter water and longer brew time to extract the full flavour.

Cold Sencha - Place 1-2 tea bags into a bottle of water and put in the fridge for a few hours or overnight and it is ready to drink.

Iced Sencha - This brewing method is time consuming but provides the noblest taste and it creates a finished tea that is low in caffeine since caffeine is extracted best in hot water. Place (7-8g) 1.5 tablespoons of Sencha into the Kyusu and fill it up with ice. Wait for the ice to thaw naturally at room temperature and it is ready to serve.