Steep time
1.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
80°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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Best pick • solid green choice from Honyama, Shizuoka, Honyama, Shizuoka
Description A top-tier sencha grown at a high elevation. All of our Sencha Zuiko comes from a single tea garden where it is grown under the most meticulous and pampered conditions. For an in-depth discussion of the history and health benefits of sencha, please check out our sencha blog post. Specifications Origin: Honyama, Shizuoka Harvest: First Flush Cultivar: Yabukita Tasting Profile This is a strong, thick full-bodied cup with an intense flavor of fresh green vegetables. Read more about the flavor profile here. Den's Preferred Brewing Leaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz Water: 160°F; Steep: 90 sec 2nd Cup Water: 180°F; Steep 30 sec For more helpful tips on how to brew sencha, watch our brewing guide video here.