Sencha Asamushi, Organic

Azure Market Organics Japanese Teas

 

Sencha, which translates to “parched tea,” is considered Japan’s favorite green tea. It’s renowned for having the right balance of sweetness and bitterness with a smooth, grassy aroma and intensely rich flavor. Sencha is grown under full sunlight year-round, so it contains a high level of vitamin C and catechins. It also contains some of the highest levels of L-theanine among all non-shaded Japanese teas (aside from kukicha), and especially compared to teas from any other country. Sencha leaves are lightly steamed, which halts the oxidative enzymes. Without steaming, the leaves would oxidize and become oolong or black tea. 

 

Lightly steamed green tea

 

 

Hot brew: 2 tsp tea leaves in 12 oz hot water (175°F) for 1-2 min

Cold brew: 2 tsp tea leaves in 12 oz ice water for 10-15 min

 

• Organic
• Non-GMO
• Vegan
• Gluten Free
• Kosher