Kagoshima Sencha

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Rating

81 / 100

Calculated from 7 Ratings
Tea type
Green Tea
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Ingredients
Green Tea
Flavors
Grass
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Bulk, Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 16 oz / 473 ml of water
Set water temperature to 170 °F / 76 °C
Steep for 1 min, 45 sec
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8 Tasting Notes View all

“This is part of the Harney & Sons green tea sampler. I am now seven teas away, including this one, from trying all my H&S samples. Having had the plain sencha earlier today, I’m finding...” Read full tasting note
“This was just what I needed on a personal note this morning. The bright green liquor was a sight for sore, groggy eyes, shocking me out of my stupor. As notes of cooked spinach and bell peppers...” Read full tasting note
“This tea literally looks like grass. The mixture of deep and bright greens is a stunning visual. This is especially captivating when paired with the sweet grassy aroma which contains notes of baby...” Read full tasting note
“An okay sencha. Lighter and brighter than others I’ve had. Tastes like spring. After some time, I find myself not wanting it as much. The leaves in my sampler had some longer full pieces on top...” Read full tasting note

Description

This is one of the best Senchas from the Kagoshima area in southern Japan. The brew is a yellowish green that is light in the cup with a good balance of sweet & bitter.

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