Renowned for its vegetal aromas and refreshing flavours, these aromatic Chinese Sencha leaves give the dewy freshness of a bright spring morning and a slightly savoury smoothness, all in a mellow liquor with a note of seaweed, imparting a soothing effect on the palate.
Sencha translates as steamed and is a very traditional technique of keeping the flavour packed in the tea, as well as retaining high levels of vitamins and antioxidants for a quintessential cup of staple green tea!
Tasting Details
Flavour: A leaf vegetal taste, slight grassy and herbaceous
Aroma: A refreshing seaweed scent, reminiscent of fresh cut green grass
Infusion Colour: A lovely emerald green
Specification
Caffeine Level: Low
Antioxidant Level: High
Production process: Traditional process naturally withered and fixed by steaming
Leaf Appearance: Large dark green leaves
Origin: The subtropical mountains in Yunnan province, China.
Storage: Store in cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Re-seal packaging between use.
How to Brew
- Use 1 teaspoon of leaves (roughly 3g) for each person you are brewing tea for.
- Cool your water a little, 75-85 degrees is perfect.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste.
- Reuse the leaves a further 3 times, by simply adding more hot water.
