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Japanese Sencha Green Teas
More than seventy five percent of all tea grown in Japan is made into Sencha. Developed in 1738 by merchant and tea-maker Soen Nagatani, Sencha was made by steaming then hand-rolling and drying the leaf on a large, flat, heated pan. During the Meiji period (1868 to 1912), much of the extremely labor-intensive tea-making process was mechanized. However, each step of the mechanized process mimics the traditional handcrafted method and takes the same amount of time from start to finish. Handcrafted Sencha is now extremely rare and found only among competition grade teas.
The first teas of the season, called Shincha (�new tea�), are considered best because of their high quantities of nutrients, amino acids and catechin polyphenols. Sencha, especially Shincha, are best consumed within the first several months after production. However, careful storage (vacuum sealing and refrigeration) can prolong the life of the tea significantly.
Sencha are characterized by bright, green, grassy, oceanic, and buttery qualities. Teas from the earlier part of the season tend to be richer and more fragrant, whereas teas from the latter portion of the season tend to be stronger and grassier.

Hon Gyokuro
A very fine leaf Gyokuro ‘Precious Dew Pearl’. We sourced only a small quantity of this season’s prized Hon Gyokuro tea.

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Sencha
Green/gold brew with a bright, grassy aroma and smooth taste.

Sencha Gold
Buttery, full-bodied infusion with a complex, multi-layered aroma. Hints of nori and asian pear.

Sencha Kenjyo
A refined, complex sencha with a crisp, green infusion. Refreshing, cooling aroma with hints of edamame, milk and coriander.

Sencha Maruse
Rich, sweet aroma with hints of raw sugar and warm milk. Clear, clean, slightly herbaceous flavor.

Sencha Midori
A clear, crisp infusion with a sweet, toasty, buttery aroma. Subtle shades of fennel and toasted barley.

Sencha Ohashiri
We sourced only a limited quantity of this delicious competition grade sencha.

Sencha Shinrikyu
A fine leaf grade possessing a polished, deep green appearance and a rich, intense aroma.