A premium “sencha” (regular tea) made from the highest-quality, first-flush tea leaves. Low-astringency, sweetness and fragrance distinguishes this tea.
*Net weight 90g
*Brand: Obarashunkoen
*Growing Region: 100% in Kagoshima Japan
*Expiration date: about 6 months
*Please note that the packaging may change without notice.
-- What is green tea? --
Green tea refers to unfermented tea leaves wherein fermentation is stopped right after picking.
“Green tea” is the general term given to all kinds of Japanese tea. “Sencha” or regular green tea,
“Gyokuro” or the highest-quality green tea and “Houjicha” or roasted green tea all fall under the generic term “green tea.”
-- "Sencha" or regular tea --
Sencha is the most widely drunk tea by the Japanese. Freshly-picked tea leaves are steamed and roasted,
and the fermentation process is stopped by the heat from steaming and roasting.
Before picking, tea leaves are allowed to bathe in the sun, and through photosynthesis,
the tea’s astringent components called catechin increase, resulting in a tea with a slightly astringent, refreshing scent and a clean, clear taste.
1.Place 1 tea spoon. (about 5g) in tea pot.
2.Add 150 to 220 ml of boiling water.
3.Brew for about 30 sec.
Hint:Don’t shake the tea pot while brewing.when serving,pour out every last drop.
*Up to 3 pots can be made using the same tea leaves because High class Japanese tea.
-- Additional information on how to brew tea --
Tea is a matter of personal taste, so we would be happy if you could find a preparation method that suits you best.
If you would like a “sweeter” tea, brew it for 40-60 seconds in hot water that is about 75 degrees Celsius.
If you would like a "stronger", more astringent tea, brew it for 30-40 seconds in hotter water that is 90 degrees Celsius.
Moreover, if you start brewing at a lower temperature and brew it at higher temperature increments, you can use the same tea leaves three to four times.
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Oharashun Kouen is a tea farm in Kagoshima Prefecture established in 1875 .
It has demonstrated tea rolling* to the Japanese Emperor, befitting its reputation of being a prominent and distinguished tea farm. Our teas have received numerous awards from Japanese tea fairs and are beloved by many customers. In 1951, we opened a store in Osaka specializing in Japanese green tea, powdered green tea and black tea. We procure and offer tea leaves of only the highest quality from Kagoshima, Shizuoka and Uji which are the most well-known tea-producing areas in Japan.
We have partnered with tablinstore to provide information about our products and sell our products overseas. Please be assured that we will continually give you high-quality tea and expand our product line-up.
*Tea rolling is a process by which tea leaves are dried by hand through rolling and kneading.