Organic Premium Sencha Tea is the traditional steamed green
tea of Japan that hails its origin from the historically famous Zhejiang Province of China. Sencha literally
means "Roasted Tea" in Japanese and is the most popular type of green
tea in Japan. It is the fully sun-grown variety of Japanese green tea and is
enjoyed worldwide for its lively and refreshing character preserved through
various crafting styles and firing methods. It is considered to be one of the
most aromatic and delicious of all green teas.

Details:

Sencha tea is an entirely sun-grown variety of Japanese
green tea. It is the most common and popular variety of traditionally steamed green
tea in Japan. It is generally categorized by the processing method, mainly by
how long the tea is steamed for. Steaming secures tea's fresh character and
vibrant green color by immediately halting natural tea oxidation. It has a soft
sweetness which is perfectly balanced with a mild and revitalizing astringency
brought about by being handpicked. This tea is rich in vitamin C which makes it
excellent to have it either alone or with meals. It is grown in full sunlight
and contains beneficial nutrients like catechin which is more than any other
green teas.

History:

Sencha literally means steamed tea" and it constitutes
80% of the tea drunk in Japan. Green tea was first brought from China to Japan
and later taken up by local Japanese farmers. Japanese green tea is first
steamed for nearly 30-45 seconds to avoid the oxidization of leaves. Then, the
leaves are rolled, shaped, and dried to create the established thin cylindrical
shape of the tea. After drying, the leaves are fired that helps in their
preservation and also add flavors to it.Sencha is grown in
full sun at an altitude of 450 meters at the foot of the mountain in Japan. The
foggy climate, sloping hills, warm days with cool nights create an ideal
environment for the growth of tea plant. Chemicals are not used for growing or
processing the tea which results in aromatic dry leaf. Its thick green liquor
has a balance of sweetness and bitterness, and smooth aftertaste.

How it works

Sencha is well-known for its delicate
sweetness, mild astringency and flowery-green aroma. The quality of the tea
will vary depending on origin, time of harvest and leaf processing techniques. An
absolutely mild beverage one can drink at any time and in any season. It has a
rich sweetness which is perfectly balanced with a calm and refreshing
astringency. Tastes gently bitter and smells wonderfully fresh. It is considered
as a high quality tea, with a golden color and crisp, grassy flavor.

Benefits:

Sencha green is rich in antioxidants
known as polyphenols catechins which help in fixing the damage that can be
caused by excessive free radicals created during oxidation.Fluoride is naturally found in Sencha
tea which helps in strengthening the tooth enamel. It also reduces plaque
buildup as well as bacterial infections that can attack mouth and helps to
refresh your breath.It helps in lowering high blood
pressure and reducing cholesterol and make it highly effective in preventing
heart disease and strokes.Sencha green tea acts as a mild
stimulant that helps you in focusing, sleeping and handling anxiety and makes
your mind clear, calm and peaceful.