Sencha
Characteristic:
Description:

Renowned as the 'white wine of teas' - the Emperor of all Senchas - a specially harvested green tea from the famous Shizuoka garden.

The Japanese produce only green tea popular for its delicate and exquisite aroma.   A good tonic and aid to digestion it is slightly stimulant and gives a  mild sharpness and lucidity.

Tea Lore:  A country could not make it a single day devoid of an emperor.   An emperor could not make it a single day devoid of tea.

Type:            

single estate green tea 

Origin:

Japan

Taste:

very rich, great aroma and exquisite flavour 

Preparation: 

one level teaspoon per infusion,  brew three to five minutes dependant on strength required this pure leaf tea can be re-infused until all the essence has been brewed from the leaf

Self-drinking: the term given to single estate blended and unblended teas - the tea tasters expression for teas with sufficient aroma, flavor, body and color to stand alone without additives.

Enjoy:   

pure green teas benefit from no additives