{"title":"Fukamushi Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eFukamushi leaves are steamed for two or three times longer than standard sencha. The extra steaming breaks down the plant fibers further, resulting in a leaf shape that is coarser than regular sencha. This produces an easy brewing tea with a darker color and a milder flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[***]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Deep Steamed Fukamushi Sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuka\u003c\/em\u003e means \"deep\" and \u003cem\u003emushi\u003c\/em\u003e means \"steaming\" in Japanese. As the name suggests, fukamushi leaves are steamed for longer--two or three times longer--than regular sencha. This results in coarser leaves and a much greener cup than the typical golden colored cup of regular sencha. You may be wondering, \"why did tea merchants start to steam some teas longer?\" The answer to this question can be found in the next few sections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of Fukamushi Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/1216_2.jpg?v=1744151187\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFukamushi sencha is a fairly recent type of sencha. It was first created in the 1970's in the Makinohara area of Shizuoka. The Makinohara area is a large sencha producing area because they have well drained, rich soil and warm weather. It also is quite flat, allowing efficiently operated and managed tea farms. However, tea leaves grown on such a flat terrain stay in the sunshine longer than tea grown in mountainous areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, tea leaves grown in Makinohara tend to be thicker, larger and somewhat bitter. For this reason, teas from Makinohara were considered lower quality than those grown in mountainous areas where the leaves are thinner and less bitter. The tea farmers in Makinohara found through trial and error that steaming the teas for longer removed much of the bitterness. Even though the processed shape was coarser, the taste was milder and more flavorful. The producers focused on taste rather than the shape of the leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is Fukamushi Sencha Coarser?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20250305-102.jpg?v=1744147086\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the longer steaming process, tea leaves hold more moisture and their fibers become softer. During the rolling and kneading processes, these soft leaves are easily broken and then rolled into small balls. Hence, the small, coarse leaves that you find in fukamushi sencha are different from the broken leaves that you find in a teabag. Actually those small, coarse leaves infuse faster and make for a very good cup! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes Fukamushi Sencha Taste Better Than Regular Sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/20240717-004_2.jpg?v=1744147585\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral decades ago, before fukamushi sencha was distributed, people in Japan only sipped regular sencha. They appreciated the shape of the long leaves that resembled needles, the subtle umami flavor, the slight bitterness, and the golden cup color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen fukamushi sencha arrived on the scene, they were surprised at its mild flavor and thick body. It had less of a grassy taste, yet the brewed infusion looked deceptively dark and strong. Producers were were still concerned about the shape of the processed tea leaves, as tea was often given as a gift. At that time, the more sencha leaves could retain there needle shape, the more the tea was seen to be more premium, more expensive. Today, Japanese people appreciate the flavor, aroma and color of fukamushi sencha and appreciate it as a gift too. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhichever sencha you like is totally up to you. It isn't so much a question of \"this or that\" but more so a statement of \"this \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e that\". Both versions of sencha have their perks. It's similar to how you like your vegetables. Depending on the veggie, they can be cooked for a shorter or longer time, effecting texture and flavor. However, while vegetables might lose some nutritional value if cooked for too long, tea leaves don't lose beneficial contents like catechins, vitamins and antioxidants if steamed for longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/IMG_4716.jpg?v=1744147676\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Makinohara is the origin of fukamushi sencha, it is now produced all over Japan. Shizuoka, Uji, Kagoshima, Yame, Sayama, and many other areas produce fukamushi sencha. Den's Tea carries fukamushi sencha from different parts of Japan, each with their own characteristics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a video of the Matsushita tea farm where our Organic Fukamushi Sencha is produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 25px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"98%\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6itG1vi3Zc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother reason why fukamushi sencha has became so popular in Japan is because it is easy to brew. While the temperature or quality of water affects the taste of regular Sencha, you can have a pretty consistent cup with fukamushi sencha, even if you brew it casually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra steaming process used to make fukamushi causes the ingredients to be extracted quickly, so you just need to brew for 30 seconds or less. Also, here's an important hint on how to brew it for a deep, green cup. You should decant the tea intermittently, a little bit at a time (at least 5 short pours), by repeating an up and down motion. This is demonstrated by the kyusu on the right in this video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xxOt26bun94?si=wyz8CuKzyysO9JAT\u0026amp;start=4\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAs seen on the left side, a single pour of fukamushi sencha doesn't come out as dark as the pour on the right. Short, intermittent pours can help to increase the strength of the cup. Knowing this, you can make your tea stronger or weaker based on how much you intermittently pour or not. Japanese tea benefits from this style of brewing, but especially fukamushi sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFilters for Fukamushi Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the tea is coarser, it can easily clog up your tea pot unless you have a wide, fine-holed filter. Make sure to use a Japanese style teapot with such a filter inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"568\" width=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Hakudei_Asamaru_2.jpg?v=1722629049\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe kyusu above (our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/hakudei-asamaru-kyusu-two-sizes\"\u003eHakudei Asamaru Kyusu (M)\u003c\/a\u003e has a ceramic filter called a \u003cem\u003esasame\u003c\/em\u003e. This filter is wide enough and fine enough to brew fukamushi sencha with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"506\" width=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Shima_Kyusu_1.jpg?v=1722629057\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis kyusu (our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/shima-kyusu\"\u003eShima Kyusu\u003c\/a\u003e) has a 360° fine metal mesh as its filter. The filter catches the maximum amount of bigger leaf material while allowing the delicious tea leaf sediment to flow through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Health Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother benefit of the extra steaming process is found in the brew. When you brew fukamushi, the cup will contain a greater amount of leaf sediment as bits of leaves passing through the filter. Further, as explained in the history section above, fukamushi sencha produced in Makinohara contains more catechins because it is grown in full sunshine. The idea is, since your cup of fukamushi sencha contains more sediment, you will be ingesting more antioxidants. If you are interest in learning more about the health benefits of tea, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/pages\/green-tea-health\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFukamushi Sencha Trivia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha be lightly, medium or deeply steamed. However, before fukamushi sencha became so popular, all sencha were steamed for about the same length of time. There was only lightly steamed sencha before fukamushi sencha so, when we say \"sencha\" and not \"fukamushi sencha\", we are referring to the lightly steamed sencha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMakinohara Trivia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makinohara area was cultivated for tea by samurais who lost their jobs during the Meiji Restoration. This political revolution took place in 1868, and brought about the demise of the Tokugawa shogunate (a military government), thus ending the Edo period (1603-1867). This revolution returned control of the country to the emperor, which led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure and resulted in many unemployed samurai. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCold Brew Fukamushi Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut one teaspoon of fukamushi sencha tea leaves, 5oz cold water, and ice cubes into a teapot and close it with a lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the tea intermittently into your cup. This way, you won't lose all the extracted flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can enjoy another cup with cold water again or hot water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-cold-step1.jpg?v=1613506729\" alt=\"fukamushi sencha cold brew\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"fukamushi sencha cold brew\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-cold-step2.jpg?v=1613506794\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"fukamushi sencha cold brew\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-cold-step3.jpg?v=1613506827\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHot Brew Iced Fukamushi Sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare a glass filled with ice cubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour out the tea intermittently over ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-step1.jpg?v=1613508456\" alt=\"Hot Brew Iced Fukamushi Sencha\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Hot Brew Iced Fukamushi Sencha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-step2.jpg?v=1613508521\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Hot Brew Iced Fukamushi Sencha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/fukamushi-step3.jpg?v=1613508547\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca id=\"fukamushi\" name=\"fukamushi\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-chiran","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Chiran","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiran is the name of a town in Kagoshima prefecture in the southern island of Kyushu. Chiran has a warm and humid climate, with deep mists that contribute to this tea's flavor. The soil in this area is unique because it is made of volcanic ash from an active volcano, Sakurajima. This makes the soil particularly good for growing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDen's Fukamushi Sencha Chiran is also unique because it's made of a special cultivar, Asatsuyu. Asatsuyu is often described as being, \"like gyokuro\", even though it is sencha. It brews up a beautiful, deep green color that is reminiscent of jade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an in-depth discussion of the terroir, health benefits, and production of fukamushi sencha varieties, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/the-deep-steamed-sencha-the-interesting-benefits-of-drinking-fukamushi-sencha\/\"\u003efukamushi blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Chiran, Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Asatsuyu \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNutty umami flavor like edamame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 160°F; Steep: 45 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 15 sec \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on brewing fukamushi, take a look \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/blogs\/news\/brew-easy-for-a-cup-with-deep-color-and-flavor?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=c3fa66f35\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558971607,"sku":"1215","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506147057822,"sku":"1216","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/pre-fukamushi-chiran2019.jpg?v=1756840433"},{"product_id":"japanese-green-tea-fukamushi-sencha-maki","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Maki","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality fukamushi sencha from Makinohara, Shizuoka. Makinohara is one of the biggest fukamushi sencha production areas in Japan, known for tea that is abundant in both flavor and aroma. It is made of very young leaves that naturally contain a high level of L-theanine (an amino acid). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an in-depth discussion of the terroir, health benefits, and production of Fukamushi sencha varieties, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/the-deep-steamed-sencha-the-interesting-benefits-of-drinking-fukamushi-sencha\/\"\u003eFukamushi blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Makinohara, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial sip may be a little astringent, but the tea later becomes more mellow. It brews a nice, deep green color and the aroma is smooth, almost sweet. The dry leaves have a rich green color and the classic oily character that high quality fukamushi sencha have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz \u003cbr\u003eWater: 160°F; Steep: 45 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on brewing Fukamushi, take a look \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/blogs\/news\/brew-easy-for-a-cup-with-deep-color-and-flavor?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=c3fa66f35\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558938839,"sku":"1202","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":45446784483543,"sku":"1203","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/fukamushi-sencha-maki2019.jpg?v=1756840432"},{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-special","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Special","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy brewing fukamushi sencha from Ogasa, Shizuoka. Brew casually and enjoy the beautiful, emerald green cup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an in-depth discussion of the terroir, health benefits, and production of fukamushi sencha varieties, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/the-deep-steamed-sencha-the-interesting-benefits-of-drinking-fukamushi-sencha\/\"\u003efukamushi blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Ogasa, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHas a slight astringency and a mild \"green\" aroma and flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 180°F; Steep: 45 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on brewing fukamushi, take a look \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/blogs\/news\/brew-easy-for-a-cup-with-deep-color-and-flavor?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=c3fa66f35\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558906071,"sku":"1205","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506203680926,"sku":"1206","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/fukamushi-special2019.jpg?v=1756840431"},{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-yame","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Yame","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our premium fukamushi senchas. It is also unique in that it is made of a special cultivar of tea, known as Yutaka-midori. Den's favorite fukamushi sencha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an in-depth discussion of terroir, health benefits, and production of fukamushi sencha varieties, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/the-deep-steamed-sencha-the-interesting-benefits-of-drinking-fukamushi-sencha\/\"\u003efukamushi blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yame, Fukuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yutaka-midori \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA robust, chestnut-like flavor and vibrant green color. 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