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| sample | $8 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 5oz TIN | $39 | |
| 62¢ per cup | ||
| 10oz TIN | $67 | |
| 54¢ per cup | ||
| 16oz BAG | $89 | |
| 45¢ per cup | ||
Sencha Premier
134
reviews
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Description
Green tea from the Shizuoka region of Japan. Special occasions call for a Japanese tea that is truly sublime. Our 'Sencha Premier' is just such tea. Made only from the dark green leaves gathered in the treasured first (early spring) flush, this tea infuses with an aroma and taste unsurpassed by any other. If you enjoy green tea, do not miss an opportunity to revel in this unique 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-Leg or Needle-Leaf teas.
"I didn't care for this tea. Tasted and smelled liked grass. However, I gave it to a friend to try and she liked it with honey. This one I would not get again."
"Didn't love this. A little too grassy tasting for me."
"This tea is very delicate. if you over steep or your temp is too hot, it gives a really bad taste. Once you find the sweet spot, it's great."
"I actually liked the overture better. I fiddled with the prep on this quite a bit and it never came out tasting all that spectacular to me. The overture seems like a better deal."
"A great basic every-day sencha, not bitter, very smooth, good balance between sweet and vegetal. "
"This one is OK, I like others a little more, but still it's great."
