Sencha (Shincha) The harvest of the year 煎茶（新茶）

The first harvest of the year. Bright, grassy, and alive with a fleeting sweetness that captures the very essence of spring.
This premium sencha is made from the season’s earliest tender leaves, offering a fresh, vibrant cup with a clean finish and a delicate natural sweetness. Elegant and refreshing, it reflects the beauty of the year’s first picking.

Origin: Japan
Tea Type: First-harvest sencha
Format: Premium loose-leaf tea
Caffeine Level: Moderate

A Fresh Spring Expression

Discover the delicate charm of first-harvest sencha, a beloved Japanese green tea made from the earliest leaves of the season. These young leaves are prized for their brightness, tenderness, and refined flavor, creating a cup that feels fresh, lively, and full of spring energy.

What is First-Harvest Sencha?

First-harvest sencha, also known as ichibancha, is the first tea picked in the growing season. Because the leaves are young and carefully selected, the tea tends to have a more vivid aroma, gentle sweetness, and a cleaner, more nuanced taste. It is one of the most treasured expressions of Japanese green tea.

Tasting Notes

• Bright: Fresh and vivid with a lively green character.

• Grassy: Clean vegetal notes that feel crisp and refreshing.

• Sweet: A fleeting natural sweetness that lingers softly.

• Elegant: Smooth, balanced, and full of spring freshness.

How to Brew

Hot Brew:
Use 1 tablespoon (about 5g) per cup with water heated to 70–80°C. Steep for 1–1.5 minutes for a bright and balanced cup.

Cold Brew:
Add 2 tablespoons (about 10g) to 500ml of cold water and refrigerate for 4–6 hours. The result is a refreshing, soft, and naturally sweet tea.

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