Our Organic Sencha is carefully grown in our contracted tea farm in Shizuoka under the strict specifications of JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard), an organic program that is equivalent to NOP (National Organic Program) of the US. Our tastings confirmed that this tea is a high quality organic sencha Japan.
Origin: Sugawara, Shizuoka
Harvest: First Flush
Cultivar: Yabukita
Tasting Profile:
The brewed cup is a light yellow, almost luminous, color. The flavor is nuanced while still possessing the classic sencha flavor profile. The aftertaste is refreshing with a hint of dryness.
Den's Preferred Brewing:
Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)/4 oz
Water: 180°F; Steep: 60 sec
2nd Cup Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec
