• sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_tin_airtight_loose_leaf_tea_canister
  • sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_on_dish
  • sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_brewed_in_tea_cup
  • sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_pile_with_refill_pouch
  • sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_in_tea_tin
1 4

煎茶はつづみ

Sencha Hatsuzumi

$24.99
$24.99
Shipping calculated at checkout.

A fukamushicha deep steamed green tea that is savory and full-bodied with exceptional natural sweetness.

Product Type
BUY ON AMAZON
At a Glance
Medium Caffeine
Vegetal Flavor
Good For Mornings
Shizuoka, Japan

Hand-picked, fresh tea leaves at prime ripeness in early Spring. Deep steamed to preserve its fresh flavor and vibrant color, resulting in a rich, vibrant green brew. Sencha is a cornerstone of Japanese green tea—the most popular tea in Japan, enjoyed daily as a symbol of hospitality and well-being.
Tasting Notes

Sencha Green Tea, celebrated for its sweet and astringent harmony, is savory and full-bodied with a natural sweetness that is truly exceptional.

Brew Guide

Use the amounts below as a guide—adjust to your taste preference.

Tea Leaves: 1 teaspoon (4g)
Water: 1 cup (8oz)
Water Temperature: 176°F (80°C)
Steeping Time: 1-1.5 minutes (up to 3 times)
Health Benefits

  • Rich in catechins and antioxidants
  • Aids in cellular protection and overall wellness
  • Supports immune health
  • Boosts metabolism
  • A refreshing, nutrient-rich addition to your daily routine
Meet the farmer
MASA YAMAMOTO-image

MASA YAMAMOTO

山本昌

From Shizuoka, Japan

Sourced from a family-run farm in Shizuoka, Japan—renowned for its exceptional green teas—showcasing generations of expertise along with the region’s ideal climate and rich soil.
Additional Details
Product Type Weight Dimensions
100g Tin (Loose Tea) 5.7oz 6"H x 3"D x 3"W
100g Tin Refill (Loose Tea) 3.9oz 6"H x 3"D x 1"W
sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_tin_airtight_loose_leaf_tea_canister
sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_on_dish
sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_brewed_in_tea_cup
sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_pile_with_refill_pouch
sencha_hatsuzumi_classic_green_tea_loose_leaf_tea_in_tea_tin

煎茶の淹れ方

HOW TO BREW SENCHA

1 | Heat fresh, filtered water until boiled.

2 | Pour water into cups to warm the cup and cool down the water. You can also use a yuzamashi water cooler.

Recommended water temperature for Sencha is 176°F (80°C). The flavor will be lighter and sweeter when brewed at lower water temperatures such as 158°F (70°C). Try different brew times and temperatures to find your preference.

3 | When it reaches your desired temperature, pour water over the tea leaves. Steep for 1-1.5 minutes. This tea can be steeped up to 3 times.

Customer Reviews

Based on 146 reviews
88%
(129)
7%
(10)
5%
(7)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
J
Joseph Shingelo
High quality tea

I wanted an authentic, organic sencha from Japan. This has a mellow and smooth flavor.
Nice brilliant color and aroma. My wife and I love it.

User picture
K
Kathy N. Ramirez
Good flavor, but crumbled leaves

I was disappointed by the quality of the loose leaf tea, lots of crumbled leaves, almost powder. So small that even my fine strainer would not catch it all.
Thankfully the flavor is good. I won’t buy it again, will look for larger filler leaves.

User picture User picture User picture User picture
J
Julian D. Lipsher
Suits to a tea

Smooth and uncomplicated taste combined with a fragrant aroma without any bitterness… will welcome a second cup…

S
Steven Prizant
Sencha Hatsuzumi

Have bought several times and consistently good/tasty and I like the green color. After my tea kettle water reaches light boil, I remove from stove and open tea kettle lid and let steam escape from kettle and cool down for at least a minute then I steep 1 full level teaspoon for 8 ounces for 3 1/2 minutes (which is definitely longer than the 1.5 minute the company recommends) and is just strong enough for me but not bitter at all. If water is too hot or steeped longer than 4.5 minutes first cup, it could end up a little bitter. When later I make a 2nd cup I steep it longer 4-4.5 min and don't worry about letting water cool down and steeping can be longer for 3rd cup or 4th cup and not even worry how long... Even 5-10 minutes is fine but so is 4 1/2.

I also often put a couple little pieces of ginger root that I peel the bark/outside of and steep the peeled ginger with the tea that absorbs the ginger flavor. I dont swallow the ginger while sipping/drinking the tea - it stays on the bottom of the cup. After drinking all the tea I grab a piece of tea soaked ginger on the bottom of the cup and chew on it. If it's stringy or mushy then it's not so good to chew or swallow but I usually get some ginger from an Asian grocery that is crisp and crunchy 95% of the time. It's tasty to chew the tea soaked ginger - it doesn't have to be swallowed.

I use a fine mesh stainless steel tea strainer that fits over and inside my small 8 oz maximum coffee/ tea cup that has plenty of room for the loose tea to expand (practically as large as the cup itself).

N
Norma Hernandez
Tea that makes me feel amazing after one sip

Love that it doesn’t take much product to have a cup of tea. It also gives me such a big boost in the morning and throughout the day. Just love the product overall and all its health benefits.

Thank you Senbird Tea for this product.

User picture
123