shincha sencha tea

Shincha Sencha celebrates Japan’s first harvest of spring - a fresh, vibrant expression of Shizuoka's mountain tea gardens near Mount Fuji. Lightly steamed in the asamushi style, this early-season sencha preserves its soft floral aroma, gentle umami, and notes of toasted macadamia and spring greens. The result is a bright, clean cup that captures the energy of the new season - a must-try for anyone who loves authentic Japanese green tea at its freshest.

In the Japanese tea tradition, the texture of the tea itself is extremely important. At the end of the tea making process, the tea master will carefully blend in tiny, broken up 'tea dust' to give the finished cup more body and richness. You can actually see these particles when you scoop out your tea. You also see them in your cup - Sencha should have a lovely, slightly cloudy appearance. This contributes to the 'umami' of the tea (the 5th taste - the others being sweet, salty, sour and bitter). Taste and enjoy the added richness umami gives your cup of tea.