Sencha Japanese Green Tea is a light, smooth tea with good depth and body. Often used in the Japanese Tea Ceremony, Sencha teas are first steamed to prevent oxidation. They are then rolled, dried, and fired to add flavor.

The initial steaming step separates Japanese green tea from Chinese. Senchas are described as having a more vegetal flavor, and are darker and more bitter than Chinese green teas. Sencha is very popular in Japan, where it is drunk hot in the cold months, and iced during the summer.

For the best brew, Sencha Japanese Green Tea should steep in water that is steaming (150-180° F) for 1-4 minutes.