Yame Matcha-Sencha Green Tea – Loose Leaf (100 g)

This Japanese green tea is blend of premium matcha and sencha with vivid colour and rich umami.
Deep-steamed (fukamushi) sencha is combined with fragrant matcha from Yame, one of Japan’s most respected regions for high-grade green tea. The blend is supervised by tea master Sekiya Yoshitsugu, who holds Japan’s top-level tea appraisal title (10-dan). Expect a bright green cup with a smooth, almost creamy texture, layered umami and a long, mellow finish a little touch of everyday luxury in your teacup.

What are sencha and matcha?

Sencha is Japan’s most popular green tea. Fresh leaves are briefly steamed, then rolled and dried, preserving a vibrant green colour and a balance of grassy freshness, gentle sweetness and light astringency.

Matcha is finely milled powdered green tea made from shade-grown leaves. Shading the tea bushes increases chlorophyll and amino acids such as L-theanine, resulting in a deeper colour and a rich, umami-forward flavour.

By blending Yame matcha with sencha, this tea combines the clarity and freshness of leaf tea with the depth, body and vivid colour of matcha.

How to prepare?

• Use about 1 teaspoon (2–3 g) of tea leaves per 120–150 ml of water.
• First boil the water, then let it cool to 75–80°C.
• Steep for about 1 minute, then pour out every last drop from the teapot.
• For a second infusion, use slightly hotter water and a shorter steeping time (about 30 seconds). Each infusion will reveal different flavour nuances.
• To keep the tea smooth and not bitter, avoid using boiling water or steeping for too long.

Storage tip: Store in a tightly sealed bag or container, away from light, heat and moisture. For the best flavour and aroma, consume soon after opening.

Product information

Ingredients: Green tea (Japan), matcha (Yame area, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan)
Preparation: 2–3 g of tea leaves per 120–150 ml water, steep for 1 minute
Water temperature: 75–80°C
Net weight: 100 g
Best before: See packaging for details
Manufacturer: Suisoen Ltd., Japan
Importer/Seller: Japan Lifestyle OÜ, riseandzen.com
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