Organic Asamushi Sencha Green Tea
Organic Sencha Asamushi is a premium Japanese green tea, renowned for its light and bright brew, sourced from organic farms in southern Japan. It represents one of the oldest methods of Sencha processing, with brief steaming (asamushi) that preserves the leaf structure and yields a clear, delicate cup.
The fresh, vegetal aroma, combined with a clean taste with light marine and umami notes, makes it ideal for those seeking an authentic and refined experience. It is perfect for moments of calm, supporting concentration and well-being.
- type: Japanese green tea.
- format: loose leaf.
- origin: Japan, Kagoshima (organic farming).
- aroma: fresh, vegetal, and slightly marine.
- taste: delicate, soft umami, with a sweet finish.
- processing: short steaming (asamushi), rolling, and drying.
Organic Sencha Asamushi is one of the most delicate versions of Japanese Sencha green tea, produced with leaves steamed for a shorter time than standard. This technique, called asamushi , dates back to centuries-old tea-making traditions in Japan, particularly in the Kagoshima region, where the mild climate and volcanic soils offer ideal conditions for organic farming.
The term "Sencha" indicates a tea harvested and processed using methods that preserve its freshness and vitality, while "Asamushi" refers to the brief steaming that preserves the integrity of the leaves. The result is a clear infusion, with a bright yellow-green color and a fresh, clean aromatic profile.
- Leaves: Long, thin, needle-like, of a deep, bright green.
- Aroma: Fresh, herbaceous, with light marine nuances.
- Taste: Balanced, gentle umami, slightly sweet and without astringency.
- Processing: Brief steaming (20–30 seconds), followed by mechanical rolling and gentle drying.
Western Infusion:
- Quantity: 3 g per 200 ml.
- Temperature: 70–75°C.
- Time: 1 minute.
- Possibility of 2–3 infusions.
Oriental infusion (Japanese style):
- Quantity: 5 g per 100 ml.
- Temperature: 60–65°C.
- Time: 40–60 seconds.
- Up to 4 infusions, increasing the time slightly.
Thanks to gentle processing and organic cultivation, Asamushi Organic Sencha retains a high content of catechins , amino acids (L-theanine), and natural antioxidants . Ideal for promoting mental concentration, reducing stress, and supporting metabolism, it offers a stimulating yet balanced effect, without excessive caffeine.
Organic Asamushi Sencha Green Tea
