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Sencha Overture
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Description
Green tea from the Shizuoka region of Japan. Sencha translates as 'common,' but there is nothing ordinary about this exquisite 'spider leg' tea. The latter refers to the leaves' long, slender shape. Our 'Sencha Overture' is a wonderfully delicate second flush (summer) tea whose soothing taste and fresh green scent make it a perfect everyday treat.
Story
Japan produces almost exclusively green tea, with three-quarters of its production classified as Sencha. Another fifteen percent is Bancha, a lower grade of tea made from late summer leaves. The finer varieties of Gyokuro and Matcha make up the rest. Most end in "cha," the Japanese word for tea. You may sometimes see an honorific prefix of "o" added, rendering it "o-cha." The finest types of Sencha tea also have names derived from the shape of the leaves. These are called Spider-Led or Needle-Leaf teas.
"I liked this one, not for everyone. I usually like all teas"
"The best japanese green tea for its price! I drink it every day"
"This is a great green tea, however I have not had it against others to compare. But I keep liking this more every cup. Lightly grassy, and a bit sweet in taste. I watch the clock on this one close, to not over brew. I go with 3 minutes."
"My new favorite green! This was exactly what I was looking for a in a green tea and had a nice grassy flavor."
"This is a perfect every day green. Just grassy enough with a lovely color. Will buy regularly!"
"A dependable everyday green. Not inspiring or surprising, but certainly a good cup to wake up to."
