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Organic Kurasawa Sencha
Explore the robust qualities of Kagoshima Organic Sencha "Kurasawa", meticulously grown in the organic fields of Kirishima, Kagoshima. This light-steamed sencha boasts an intense green-yellow hue and a fresh, grassy aroma, making it a standout selection for green tea enthusiasts.
Distinctive in its composition, Kurasawa contains approximately 1.5 to 2 times the catechins found in regular sencha, offering a potent source of these beneficial antioxidants. This high catechin content adds a notably astringent quality to the tea, so it's recommended to brew it at lower temperatures to fully appreciate its depth without overwhelming bitterness.
Ideal for those seeking the health benefits of green tea, "Kurasawa" is not only healthful but also delicious when brewed correctly. We believe in the exceptional quality of this tea and are confident it will become a cherished part of your tea collection.
As with all our teas, it is packaged in nitrogen-flushed bags to ensure it reaches you with its freshness and flavor intact.
Each package contains 100 grams of Kagoshima Organic Sencha "Kurasawa," ready to enhance your wellness regimen with its superior taste and health properties.
- Loose Leaf
- Ease of BrewingSomewhat Difficult - May take some practice to get it perfect.
- Net Weight100 g / 3.52 oz
- Growing RegionKagoshima Prefecture
- Year2024
- HarvestFirst and/or Shincha
- BreedKurasawa
- ShadingPartial Shading (Kabusecha)
- SteamingLight
- ColorYellow-Green
- AromaStrong
- TasteGrassy
- AstringencyStrong
- ClarityClear
- First infusions per Pkg22
- OrganicYes
- Leaf (dry weight grams) to Water (1 fl oz / 30 ml) Ratio (recommended).6 g to 1 oz/30 ml
- Brew Temp (℃/℉ - recommended )71℃ (160℉)
- Brew Time (Seconds)60
- NotesOur strongest green tea with the highest levels of catechins, brew with care!
Product questions
- Feb 27, 2024, 17:05
When was the current harvest harvested? How long will it keep?
Feb 27, 2024, 19:01The current product was harvested last April. The product will keep for weeks or months if the package hasn't been opened and it's stored under refrigeration. If it's been opened, then for a few weeks.
- Sep 27, 2023, 03:53
Is it good for cold brew?
Sep 27, 2023, 11:41Probably not ideal for cold brew but good question, I've never tried it with this one.
- May 6, 2020, 23:09
Is this a 2020 Sincha?
May 6, 2020, 23:33Yes, as of the date of this writing and for about a month, this is shincha.
- Dec 18, 2018, 21:02
Hi I was wondering how often you restock this tea. I’m very interested in trying it. Thanks!
Dec 18, 2018, 21:38Unfortunately we just ran out of stock on that and we won't have it in again until the 2019 harvest. It was super popular.
- Nov 9, 2018, 12:32
I would like to know if this tea is medium steam or light steam? Because the tag said Medium Steamed but the product description and product detail said it is light steamed.
Nov 9, 2018, 15:44Our current version from 2018 is light steamed.
- Justine HolmesMay 8, 2023, 07:39A tea that is very sensitive to heat and steeping time. With my loose tea making skills I often over did it and the tea wasn't as good as it could be. When I got it right I was surprised at how amazing it was but I found it hard to get it right.O-Cha.com Japanese Green Tea & MatchaMay 15, 2023, 03:13Usually this tea is blended with other teas, I think we're the only ones who sell it completely unblended. The reason we carry the unblended version is because it's extremely high in catachins, probably higher than any other sencha. This is why it's hard to brew - it can be bitter so it needs a gentle, lower temperature brew and shorter brew time.
- ianMay 17, 2020, 07:12favorite tea i've bought from ocha so far. very natural grassy green taste. definitely more of an experience than just as a nice tasting hot beverage, elegant but still quite simple
- hblazeNov 15, 2018, 05:29Sweet, fruity and delicate. Great tea.
- Alon AgmonAug 12, 2018, 12:17Very nice tea! grassy and citrusy.
Not hard to brew at all, just make sure water temp is low... - AnnaSep 27, 2017, 09:44This sencha has a nice grassy scent and flavor. Some teas have a scent that is grassy, but the flavor isn't as bold. Not so with this tea; the flavor matches the scent. I'm careful to keep the water temperature as indicated on the bag and I think that does the trick. I get 3-4 steepings from a spoonful.
- Pavol GolisSep 22, 2017, 20:55very nice one for the price, leaves are not as powdery as with other teas here. Strong grassy stench not unpleasant, but noticeable. Have yet to test if its on match with Benifuuki in terms of dealing with allergies during season.
- Sam SchecterAug 28, 2017, 05:40Delicious and supple green. Great brew for the price.
- DanAug 18, 2017, 13:24If you are looking for high quality Japanese Tea O-Cha is the place- I've been drinking green tea for 15+ years from a lot of different places-- O cha has the best prices for the quality. Check them out if your looking for Great Japanese Green Tea A+++
Explore the robust qualities of Kagoshima Organic Sencha "Kurasawa", meticulously grown in the organic fields of Kirishima, Kagoshima. This light-steamed sencha boasts an intense green-yellow hue and a fresh, grassy aroma, making it a standout selection for green tea enthusiasts.
Distinctive in its composition, Kurasawa contains approximately 1.5 to 2 times the catechins found in regular sencha, offering a potent source of these beneficial antioxidants. This high catechin content adds a notably astringent quality to the tea, so it's recommended to brew it at lower temperatures to fully appreciate its depth without overwhelming bitterness.
Ideal for those seeking the health benefits of green tea, "Kurasawa" is not only healthful but also delicious when brewed correctly. We believe in the exceptional quality of this tea and are confident it will become a cherished part of your tea collection.
As with all our teas, it is packaged in nitrogen-flushed bags to ensure it reaches you with its freshness and flavor intact.
Each package contains 100 grams of Kagoshima Organic Sencha "Kurasawa," ready to enhance your wellness regimen with its superior taste and health properties.
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