Sencha

Translation

From Japanese, “Infused Tea”

About

Sencha is the most common grade of Japanese teas, around 80% of total production. Stems mixed with leaves from Sencha are used to make Kukicha. A higher grade variety of Sencha is called Mecha, which is made from the first harvest of the year and only contains leaves and small shoots.

Example Teas

“Morning Dew”
Rounded, body

“Clear Green”
Brothy, not grassy