Japanese Kakagawa Sencha Green Tea
Brew with water at 75 to 80 degrees and brew for 2 to 3 minutes, be careful not to over infuse
Description
Our Sencha Kakagawa is a classic steamed green tea manufactured in China to Japanese specifications. Since the Fukushima incident some traditional Japanese tea farmers have established tea estates in China's Zhejiang province which are operated to the strict methods and practices found in Japan. Traditionally the leaves are left in the cup and more water added until the flavour has gone. When drunk the leaf pattern at the bottom of the cup was often used to foretell ones fortune.
Grade- Sencha – Made to Japanese Specifications
Ingredients- Chinese Green Tea
Brewing Guide- We would recommend using just a teaspoon (5g) of the leaf per cup. Use freshly boiled water that has been let to cool for a couple of minuets to a temperature of roughly 80-90 degrees. Leave the tea to brew for no more than 2 minuets as it can over brew quickly and become bitter.
How to Serve- Best served as it is. Depending on taste, you can add lemon and/or honey.
Tasting Notes- A light, smooth infusion with a delicate body.
Colour in Cup- A pale yellow green in colour.
Pack sizes available- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. ( We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! ). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.
Storage- In an airtight container away from other strong scents and heat. We would recommend using this tea within a year of purchasing.
Health Benefits- Green Tea is high in fluoride for healthy teeth and compounds the prevent tooth decay and fights gum disease. It is also used as a decongestant for repository issues such as Asthma- Theophylline is a chemical found in green and black tea with relax and sooth the muscles supporting bronchial tubes.
Advice on tea you might like- Japanese Fukujyu Green Tea
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TypeGreen Tea -
Health PointsAnti Oxidants, Hydration, Immune System, Refreshing, Relaxing -
Caffeine LevelLow -
OptionsLoose Tea -
Time of DayLunchtime, Afternoon, Evening -
CountryChina
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Excellent. Delicate flavour with or without a dash of milk.
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Brilliant tea. Imbibed several times every day.
Review by Glyn Parry
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Special tea with lovely flavour
Review by Howard Martin
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My go-to, everyday Green tea, flavoursome and affordable.
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Another great quality sencha. I will be back for more.
Review by Dita Havlova
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Just love this tea great taste and umami aftertaste
Review by Colin Little
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Very refreshing tasting tea and not bitter as some green teas can be.
Review by Alexandra Morgan
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Good fresh tea...........
Review by Ray Elliott
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very high quality tea as always
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Excellent tea just what I wanted
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