Japanese Sencha

Taste: Bold & grassy · Caffeine: Medium-High

Sencha is Japan's everyday green tea — steamed shortly after picking to lock in a vivid green color and a fresh, grassy character. Expect a bright, vegetal cup with notes of cut grass and spinach, a touch of natural sweetness, and a clean finish with a light brininess reminiscent of the sea.

Sencha carries a moderately high caffeine content for a green tea, making it a solid, steady pick-me-up earlier in the day — smoother than coffee, with none of the jittery edge.

Like other green teas, sencha is naturally rich in catechins (a type of antioxidant), and is often enjoyed as part of a simple, balanced daily routine.

How far does it go? As a rough guide, based on about 2.5–3g of leaves per 8oz cup:

• 25g — about 8–10 cups
• 50g — about 15–20 cups
• 100g — about 30–40 cups
• 200g — about 60–80 cups