About Japan Sencha Kakegawa Loose Leaf Tea

Japan is famed for cultivating the best green teas in the world and Sencha, produced by the city of Kakegawa, is no exception. A superb choice for the green tea novice, Sencha is intense, tangy and refreshing. Using Sencha in a Japanese Tea Ceremony tends to mark events of personal importance, whilst events of life-changing proportion would usually be accompanied by the more potent Matcha.

Taste 

A piquant yet refined flavour with a strong, grassy aftertaste. 

Aroma 

Light, sweet and naturally fresh.

Appearance 

This tea produces a deep green colour when brewed. 

Brewing Instructions

• We recommend using one teaspoon per cup (being roughly 250mls of water).
• Steep in hot, but not boiling, water (60-70°C) for 2 -5 minutes.
• Sugar or honey may be added according to preference.
• This tea should not be taken with milk.