Japanese Sencha Green Tea - Loose Leaf
Category: Green Tea
Embrace the pristine clarity and vibrant energy of an authentic global standard: our premium Japanese Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf blend. Celebrated for its exceptionally clean, light, and smooth character, this classic daily drinker strikes a delicate balance between refreshing sweetness and a highly satisfying savory depth. Poured hot, it reveals a beautiful, translucent, light jade liquoring. The palate is treated to an unforced, smooth body with reasonable depth and a bright, marine-forward freshness that serves as a perfect, clarifying morning ritual or a grounding afternoon reset.
The 1740 Innovation: Nagatani's Fresh Steam Processing
While green tea originally migrated from China via traveling monks, Japan completely revolutionized its chemistry. In 1740, legendary Kyoto tea master Soen Nagatani developed an ingenious method of flash-steaming freshly harvested green leaf before rolling and drying it. This breakthrough locked in the leaf’s vivid green color and volatile flavor compounds, birthing the modern Sencha profile. Evolving as a beloved daily beverage for the common populace—offering a fresh, vibrant, leaf-brewed alternative to the formal, whisked Matcha ceremonies of the wealthy elite—our Sencha honors this exact tradition, retaining its raw, vibrant integrity from farm to cup.
| Product Characteristics & Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Cup Profile | Light, crisp, and remarkably smooth; displaying an authentic steamed green leaf freshness, mild vegetal sweetness, and a highly balanced body. |
| Ingredients | 100% Japanese Sencha Green Tea (L. Camellia Sinensis) |
| Antioxidant Density | High (Verifiable 7.5% – 9.99% polyphenols by dry weight via standard 5-minute extraction) |
| Caffeine Level | Low (Approximately 22–29mg per 8oz cup, compared to 80–100mg in standard coffee) |
| Dietary Designations | Formulated Free of Gluten, Wheat, Nuts, Crustacea, Eggs, Dairy, Sulfites, and Soy Lecithin. 100% Vegan. |
| Facility Statement | CROSS-CONTAMINATION NOTICE: While this tea is entirely nut-free, it is packaged in a production facility that handles tree nuts and peanuts on the premises. |
Technical Note: Natural Caffeine Reduction Strategy
Because natural caffeine molecules bind rapidly and become highly soluble in early-stage thermal extractions, you can easily alter this blend’s chemistry at home. To reduce the caffeine density by 25% to 50% with negligible impact on final cup flavor, simply perform a brief, 5-to-10-second flash-rinse of the loose leaves in extremely hot water, discard the liquid, and immediately proceed with your primary steep.
| Nutritional Analysis (Per 2.5g Serving / Steeped in 8 fl oz / 240ml of Water) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 | 0% DV |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% DV |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% DV |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% DV |
| Protein | 0.1g | * |
| *Not a significant source of saturated tax, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, sugars, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, or iron. | ||
To prevent scorching these sensitive steamed leaves and maximize thermal polyphenol extraction, review our precision preparation metrics: How to Make Tea.
Cup Characteristics
Ingredients Green tea
Flavor Profile Traditional
Details
The 1740 Innovation: Nagatani's Fresh Steam Processing
Technical Note: Natural Caffeine Reduction Strategy
| Calories | 0 | 0% DV |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% DV |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% DV |
| Protein | 0.1g | * |
Product Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.25 (in) |
| Height | 3.0 (in) |
| Depth | 7.25 (in) |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Type | Green Tea, Japanese Green Tea, and Sencha Tea |
| Dietary Options | Vegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Caffeinated, and Gluten Free |
| Season | Everyday |
| Size | 4oz |
| Flavor | Traditional |
| Ingredients | Green tea |
| Cup Characteristics | Tending light liquoring, smooth with reasonable depth and body. |
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