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Zen Organic

Premium 93 P.

SKU
4800-bio
Organic Sencha Zen
Organic Sencha Zen
Organic Sencha Zen
Organic Sencha Zen
Organic Sencha Zen
Organic Sencha Zen
Robust, premium organic Sencha from the 1st harvest, made exclusively from rare Zairai cultivar (native seeds), sourced from the top terroir of Kagoshima, Japan. 100g
Character Extremely natural and robust with a harmonious balance between bitterness, umami, and sweetness; light astringency, refreshing, with a delicate green apple note on the finish
Tea Garden Small organic tea farm
Terroir Kagoshima, Japan
Harvest 1st harvest (Ichibancha) 2024, early May
Cultivar Zairai (native, seed-planted) 
Elevation 100-250m above sea level
Steaming Short (Asamushi, 20-40 seconds)
Shading 5-7 days before harvest (Jikagise)
Cultivation Certified organic cultivation
Laboratory Tests Radioactivity (annual test of region) and pesticides
Grade 93/100 p. (Sencha category); Premium
€12.90
100g

Delivery : up to 5 business days

Incl. VAT, excl. shipping

SKU
4800-bio
€129.00 / 1kg
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Organic Sencha Zen

Tea Farm

The small, second-generation-run tea farm is located remotely in the mountains of Kirishima. Their organic teas are cultivated primarily from rare, southern cultivars.

Organic Sencha Zen

Character

Tasting Notes

A rare Sencha made from the seed-planted, native Zairai cultivar. Features a natural character, strength, and a delicate bitterness, as well as lovely umami and a pleasant sweetness. A touch of astringency and a hint of fruity green apple notes in the finish make it a highly refreshing tea.

Leaf

Uniform and delicate dark green needles

Cup

Clear, bright yellow

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Sencha

Sencha is by far the most widely grown green tea in Japan and forms the backbone of the Japanese tea tradition. The leaves are traditionally steamed for 10 - 60 seconds after harvesting, dried with hot air, shaken and then rolled into small flat needles. The flavour profile of Sencha is versatile, ranging from sweet, fresh, grassy notes on the one hand, to strong, tart, noble, bitter notes on the other, depending on the region of cultivation.

Yoshien Labortests

Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements. Likewise, all the regions of Japan from which we source our teas are tested for radioactivity for every harvest.
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Yoshi En

Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Cultivation & Processing

Kirishima is known for its frequent fog (kiri 霧 means "fog" in Japanese), which reduces UV radiation and provides a "shading" of the tea plants (natural Kabuse), resulting in a rich umami flavour. The idyllic and remote region, with only a handful of tea farms nearby, is ideal for organic cultivation, as there is no risk of pesticide drift from neighbouring farms.

Single Origin

This tea is exclusively sourced from the above mentioned tea farm in Kagoshima. Sourced directly from the tea farmer.

Organic Certification

Organic Certification

PL-EKO-01
Nicht-EU-Landwirtschaft

100% pure

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped teaspoons per 100-300ml water (60°C), steep for 2 minutes. Suitable for multiple infusions.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch with 9 protective layers to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination. The tea is vacuum packaged according to the highest standards in Japan, with a small quantity of nitrogen added to the package to protect against oxidation.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot is a red Tokoname Kyusu with a fine ceramic sieve, which can best bring out the flavours of the Sencha. Alternatively, a Black Tokoname Kyusu can be used, which is a good all-rounder for preparing green teas.

Recommended Storage

The ideal tea caddy for this tea is one made from high-quality cherry bark (Kabazaiku Chazutsu). As a more affordable alternative, an airtight tea caddy with an inner coating is also an excellent option.

Test results

We find it very important that our teas are pure and produced in a way that respects the environment. For this reason, each one of our teas is tested for pesticide residues by an independent laboratory, the results of which can be found here. Some of our teas are also tested for specific nutritional compounds, in which case the test results are also published here.

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