Kagoshima Sencha

Green Tea

Carpets of bright green, perfectly groomed tea bushes grow beneath the shadow of an active volcano in Kagoshima Prefecture, one of Japan’s premiere tea growing regions. Fertile, volcanic soil and the tea maker’s meticulous steaming techniques give sencha (the traditional tea of Japan) a grassy-pine aroma, deep umami flavor and sweet, fresh finish.

Japanese green teas require lower water temperature and steep times than many other tea types.  For this specific sencha, we recommend steeping 1 tablespoon of tealeaves in 12 ounces of 180° F water for 2 minutes.

Green tea from Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan