{"product_id":"sencha-shincha-the-harvest-of-the-year-煎茶-新茶","title":"Sencha (Shincha) The harvest of the year 煎茶（新茶）","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first harvest of the year. Bright, grassy, and alive with a fleeting sweetness that captures the very essence of spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-harvest sencha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium loose-leaf tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"a-fresh-spring-expression\"\u003eA Fresh Spring Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDiscover 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"what-is-first-harvest-sencha\"\u003eWhat is First-Harvest Sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eFirst-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"tasting-notes\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and vivid with a lively green character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrassy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean vegetal notes that feel crisp and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fleeting natural sweetness that lingers softly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, balanced, and full of spring freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"how-to-brew\"\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eVisit our \u003ca rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"reset interactable cursor-pointer decoration-1 underline-offset-1 text-super hover:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-box-trim-both\"\u003eRecipe page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more brewing tips and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ochaya","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":58421278802245,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":58421278835013,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/ochaya.nl\/products\/sencha-shincha-the-harvest-of-the-year-%e7%85%8e%e8%8c%b6-%e6%96%b0%e8%8c%b6","provider":"Ochaya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}