Sencha Green

A Green Tea from

Rating

78 / 100

Calculated from 6 Ratings
Tea type
Green Tea
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Ingredients
Green Tea
Flavors
Grass, Bitter, Cut Grass, Mud, Vegetal
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 10 oz / 300 ml of water
Set water temperature to 175 °F / 79 °C
Steep for 2 min, 45 sec
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4 Tasting Notes View all

“It has a mild flavor that is reminiscent of fresh cut grass but if steeped to long or at to high of a temperature it becomes bitter.” Read full tasting note
“Sencha is personally one of my most favorite. The fresh and woodsy aroma of the leaves is a scent I can easily distinguish and lift my mood up instantaneously. The taste itself can differentiate as...” Read full tasting note
“This particular variety has the typical earthiness and strong bitterness expected of a green tea. Its grassy aftertaste lingered long after I finished my cup, even though its scent was light.” Read full tasting note
“Once again, the package says 170F but I used 160F water. I could tell by the looks of this tea that it needs a lower temp. Even still I may have overstepped or overleafed cause there is a bit of...” Read full tasting note

Description

An extra-fine, elegant tea, Sencha is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies to mark events of importance. Higher in antioxidants than other green teas, its dark green leaves yield a smooth and delicate taste.

1-2 min, 170 ̊

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