{"title":"Sencha","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSencha\u003c\/em\u003e (煎茶) is the most popular tea in Japan, accounting for almost 80% of the tea consumed. Usually the top parts of tea leaves and buds are used to produce sencha. It is grown in full sunlight and is processed in multiple stages: steaming, kneading, drying, sifting, roasting and often blending. Sencha is noted for its delicate sweetness, mild astringency, and flowery-green aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[***]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does \"Sencha\" mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSen\u003c\/em\u003e means \"infusion\" and \u003cem\u003echa\u003c\/em\u003e means \"tea\" in Japanese. So \"sencha\" means an \"infused tea\" and, as a name says, sencha represents Japanese tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat determines the flavor of sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the most popular tea among Japanese teas, but not all sencha are the same. The quality and taste of sencha will vary depending on the following factors: growing area, tea cultivar, harvest season, manufacturing process, and brewing technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Generally these factors apply to the other teas as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Japan-tea-Map.png?v=1613516019\" alt=\"japan map\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing area\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe area in Japan where the tea is grown is the first element affecting the taste. Here are some famous sencha tea producing areas in Japan: (from north to south) Sayama, Shizuoka, Mie, Uji, Kagoshima, and Yame. As with other agriculture, the different areas offer different weather and soil resulting in different flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/wakaba04012016.png?v=1613516065\" alt=\"tea leaf\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea cultivars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile all tea is made from the same tree, Camellia sinensis, there are a number of different cultivars. A cultivar is basically a variety of plant that has been created or kept intentionally through cultivation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTake apples, as an example. There are Pink Lady apples, Fuji apples, Granny Smith apples, etc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Japan, there are 108 cultivars of Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, that have been registered. Some names are Yabukita, Yutaka‐Midori, Sayama‐Kaori, Kanaya‐Midori. Depending on the cultivar, a tea can have a different cup color, flavor, aroma, and body feel from teas of a different cultivar. Sometimes, the name is used for its product itself. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYabukita is widely used, accounting for 80% of Japanese tea production because it has a very good flavor and is resistant to diseases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/SenchaHarvesSeason04012016.png?v=1613516114\" alt=\"sencha harvest time\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe harvest season is also a big factor affecting quality. The best quality green teas are produced in the 1st flush or harvest in Japan. For the 2nd and 3rd flush, the quality becomes lower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The tea plant is hardy with lots of energy and there are generally 3 to 4 harvests during the picking season. In April or May, new buds are flushed when the weather becomes warm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter the first harvest, new buds reappear in about a month. There is another harvest and the cycle repeats itself. There is only a month or so between each flush until autumn. During the winter the plants go dormant and during this hibernation the tea tree builds up much nutrition from the land. In the spring, the first new buds have all the nutrition from the 6 winter months and they are full of flavor. That's why the first flush tea is the best quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn some unique tea gardens, they only produce premium Sencha. They pick first flush tea and then the tea bush is cut back so it cannot flush new buds again during that season. The following year, since the new leaves have been soaking up nutrients the whole year, the tea that is picked has a lot of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/ManufacturingProcess04012016.png?v=1613516235\" alt=\"green tea sencha manufacturing process\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturing Process\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e While there are several processes in producing Sencha, roasting and blending are the most important ones in determining flavor. Blending stabilizes the quality. There are many types of the leaves; one has good flavor, one has a nice aroma, and another has a good color and shape. An experienced tea‐taster specifies and blends different teas together for a harmonious taste, flavor and color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Roasting is another process much like roasting coffee. Note that this roasting process is not as deep of a roasting as it is for Houjicha. This kind of roasting is more like a light roasting, which adds a nutty flavor to the grassy, green tea flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach company has its favorite roasting technique. Some opt for a weaker roasting, some stronger. You probably have experienced that some senchas taste very grassy while some are a little more matured in their flavor. The roasting does not determine the quality of tea so, ultimately, the best one is the one with the flavor you like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing technique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBrewing teas like sencha, teas that are a bit more sensitive to water temperature, can take a little more care than simply pouring boiling water over a tea bag. Here are two videos which demonstrate a good technique for brewing sencha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSencha Brewing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"98%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u3mukVgvtY4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing Tips\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"98%\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mmoqCEtqha4\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sencha-zuiko","title":"Sencha Zuiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA top-tier sencha grown at a high elevation. All of our Sencha Zuiko comes from a single tea garden where it is grown under the most meticulous and pampered conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFor an in-depth discussion of the history and health benefits of sencha, please check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-japanese-sencha-tea\/\" title=\"Sencha: What You Need To Know About This Popular Japanese Tea\"\u003esencha blog post.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-japanese-sencha-tea\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Honyama, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a strong, thick full-bodied cup with an intense flavor of fresh green vegetables. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRead more about the flavor profile \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/sunshine-sencha-zuiko\/\" title=\"One of the Greatest, Sencha Zuiko Is One to Savor\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: 90 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 30 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on how to brew sencha, watch our brewing \u003ca title=\"How to Brew Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/pages\/brewing\"\u003eguide video here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sencha: What You Need To Know About This Popular Japanese Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-japanese-sencha-tea\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558316247,"sku":"1102","price":25.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":45380197679319,"sku":"1103","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/sencha-zuiko2019.jpg?v=1756840415"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha","title":"Organic Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Organic Sencha is carefully grown in our contracted tea farm in Shizuoka under the strict specifications of JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard), an organic program that is equivalent to NOP (National Organic Program) of the US. Our tastings confirmed that this tea is a high quality organic sencha Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/905078ef91ef9d5b7c5ba8cc3a704f2d.jpg?v=1758140579\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Sugawara, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brewed cup is a light yellow, almost luminous, color. The flavor is nuanced while still possessing the classic sencha flavor profile. The aftertaste is refreshing with a hint of dryness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 180°F; Steep: 60 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558283479,"sku":"3102","price":14.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37512129249438,"sku":"3103","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Organic-Sencha.jpg?v=1756840414"},{"product_id":"sencha-extra-green-with-matcha","title":"Sencha with Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlending sencha with matcha is very popular in Japan. With some iterations of sencha and matcha blends, the blending is often done to mask the low quality of the sencha. Our blend uses premium quality sencha and matcha, resulting in a tea that is flavorful for both the first and second cup. It is an easy-brewing tea for those who enjoy sencha, matcha or are new to both.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Sencha: Shizuoka\/Matcha: Nishio\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first cup invites us to enjoy matcha's sweetness and umami profile with a touch of sencha's classic bright, slightly grassy flavor. With the second cup, the sencha starts to shine more as the leftover matcha provides a softening effect to the flavor profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 180°F; Steep: 60 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558250711,"sku":"1111","price":9.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37512165589150,"sku":"1112","price":65.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/sencha-extra-green-matcha2019.jpg?v=1756840413"},{"product_id":"sencha-fuka-midori","title":"Sencha Fuka-Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur best selling sencha. 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This is a tea that you can drink all day, everyday without getting bored with it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 180°F; Steep: 60 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558217943,"sku":"1108","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37512192131230,"sku":"1109","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/sencha-fukamushi-midori2019.jpg?v=1756840412"},{"product_id":"sencha-shin-ryoku","title":"Sencha Shin-ryoku","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Sencha grown at a high elevation in the prestigious tea region of Honyama. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Honyama, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYummy. 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A great tea for the connoisseur, the novice, and everyone in between.\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: 160°F; Steep: 90 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 30 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on how to brew sencha, watch our brewing \u003ca title=\"How to Brew Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/pages\/brewing\"\u003eguide video here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sencha: What You Need To Know About This Popular Japanese Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-japanese-sencha-tea\/\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558185175,"sku":"1105","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37512242757790,"sku":"1106","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/sencha-fukamushi-midori2019_aec64f2f-629d-40a6-8ed9-98274848f72a.jpg?v=1756840411"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-yutaka-midori","title":"Organic Sencha Yutaka-Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single-origin sencha is produced by Mr. Onitsuka, a leading organic producer in Shibushi City in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Yutaka-Midori cultivar produces a rich, savory flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnitsuka-san's sencha is grown in the fertile soil of Kagoshima, where a moderate wind from the Kuroshio current blows. His tea grows close to the ocean, and is nurtured by rich, black soil and mild rainfall. Onitsuka-san stresses the importance of having a staff who are positive-minded and we think this has a positive impact on the tea. It is as if you can taste the love and care Mr. Onitsuka's has for his tea, something that is reflected in the many awards he has won. We thank everyone who put effort into creating such beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yutaka-Midori \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButtery mouthfeel and flavor. It has a delicious, pumpkin-like aftertaste. \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)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 160°F; Steep: 90 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 30 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527557726423,"sku":"3119","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":44134303727831,"sku":"3120","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/yutaka500-logo.jpg?v=1756840287"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-shizu-7132","title":"Organic Sencha Shizu-7132","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical sencha. Produced by the humble hands of Takayoshi Sugiyama and his staff, this organic sencha is made using the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/sugiyamas-sencha-is-something-to-behold\/\" title=\"About the Shizu-7132 cultivar\"\u003eShizu-7132 cultivar\u003c\/a\u003e. Hailing from the Shimizu ward of Shizuoka City, producers initially thought it wouldn't be a top seller, and therefore didn't give it a nickname. Recent years have proven, though, that Shizu-7132 has the potential to become something great. It was later given a slightly more relaxed name, \"Machiko\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShizu-7132 has gained recent popularity because of its distinct flavor and aroma. Let's just say, we might be able to celebrate spring all year long with this tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Shizu-7132\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHas a flavor and aroma gently reminiscent of cherry blossoms (AKA \u003cem\u003esakura\u003c\/em\u003e). The brew begins with a generous amount of umami and finishes slightly dry, with the flavor of cherry blossoms complete through the whole process. A staff member notes that, upon drinking this tea, he felt relaxed and more alert.\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: 190°F; Steep: 60 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on how to brew sencha, learn more and watch our brewing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/pages\/brewing\" title=\"Brewing Japanese Tea\"\u003eguide video here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sencha: What You Need To Know About This Popular Japanese Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/densgreenteablog.org\/what-you-need-to-know-about-japanese-sencha-tea\/\"\u003e. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527557365975,"sku":"3139","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":45799222345943,"sku":"3140","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/shizu.jpg?v=1756840234"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/collections\/9c3b115086fce287199751d3efb98967.jpg?v=1666223176","url":"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/sencha-green-tea.oembed","provider":"Den's Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}