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Organic Sencha Green Tea

Organic Sencha green tea is a great classic in China and Japan where it is widely consumed. It has a delicate, light and subtle taste. Sencha tea comes from a fine spring harvest and is characterized by its long green leaves that reveal a golden yellow infusion in your cup.
Organic Sencha can be enjoyed at any time of the day, it is the green tea par excellence. It is naturally rich and balanced.

Packaging
100g zip pouch
Metal box 100g
1kg Loose Leaf Bag -10%

€6.50

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Preparation Instructions

Steeping time
2-3 min

Brewing temperature
70-80°C

Time of day
All day

Dosage
12-15g / L

A Pure and Authentic Tea Carefully Selected

Composition

Sencha green tea*. *From organic farming

Origin

Born between heaven and earth, on the sunny slopes of traditional gardens in southern China.

Organic Sencha green tea: the king of green teas

Appreciated for its fresh and vegetal flavor, Sencha is one of the most emblematic varieties of green teas. Derived from Camellia sinensis, it naturally contains polyphenols (often called "antioxidants"). To fully enjoy it, choose a quality Sencha, carefully selected and well preserved. There are many variations of Sencha, with varied taste profiles and prices. Among the great classics, we also find Gyokuro, Matcha or Sencha Matcha. Sencha generally contains fewer amino acids than Matcha and Gyokuro, and a caffeine content often more moderate than that of black tea.

Benefits and virtues of Sencha green tea

Like other green teas, Sencha naturally contains polyphenols, commonly called antioxidants. Tea is subject to scientific evaluations, particularly by EFSA (ID 1278). Sencha also contains caffeine: it is recognized that caffeine can help improve alertness and concentration (source: EFSA, ID 1278). A cup of quality tea also provides, in varying quantities, natural compounds present in the leaf (minerals and other micronutrients). In China and Japan, Sencha is traditionally consumed daily, primarily for pleasure and the balance of a routine.

Our tasting recommendations

How to prepare Sencha green tea?

Preparing Sencha green tea is simple: to preserve its finesse, follow the brewing parameters and enjoy it plain, without sugar, honey or milk.

What quantity of Sencha green tea?

For a balanced infusion, count 12 to 15 g of leaves per liter of water. Concretely, this corresponds approximately to 2 teaspoons for 2 cups, ideally with filtered water.

What is the ideal brewing temperature for Sencha green tea?

The ideal brewing temperature is between 70 and 80°C. Water that is too hot accentuates bitterness: pour the water over the leaves and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes, no longer.

When to drink Sencha green tea?

Sencha green tea can be enjoyed at any time of day. Its caffeine content is often lower than that of coffee, black tea and Gyokuro. As a precaution, if you are sensitive to caffeine, avoid drinking it late in the evening and adjust the quantity to your habits.

Advantages of loose-leaf Sencha green tea

Loose-leaf Sencha green tea is often more aromatic than bagged versions, as the leaves are less fragmented. The leaves keep their shape, which helps preserve their aromas and freshness. Purchase is by weight, and the leaves are ideally packaged in a freshness bag to limit oxidation.

Sources:

EFSA Journal 2011;9(4):2050 - Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to tea (Camellia sinensis) and protection of DNA, proteins and lipids from oxidative damage (ID 1278)