{"product_id":"01-sencha-leaf","title":"S1 \/ Organic Sencha Leaf","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Kagoshima Sencha - 煎茶 \/ CERTIFIED ORGANIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eRegion: Kagoshima, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eType: Japanese Green Tea\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eIngredients: \u003cstrong\u003e100% Organic Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eThis sencha is made exclusively from first flush (Ichibancha) leaves grown in Kagoshima Prefecture, a region known for its warm climate and vast tea plantations. Sencha is the most popular type of green tea in Japan, appreciated for its refreshing, umami-rich flavor and vibrant green color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eThe history of sencha dates back to the Edo period when tea master Nagatanisouen (永谷宗円) developed a revolutionary steaming method known as \u003cem data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eAosei Sencha Seihou\u003c\/em\u003e (青製煎茶製法). This process transformed the quality of green tea, producing a bright green color, rich aroma, and well-balanced taste. Before this, most teas were dull brown and lacked refined flavor. Thanks to his innovation, sencha quickly spread across Japan and became the standard for green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eThis Kagoshima-grown sencha follows the same traditional steaming method, allowing the tea leaves to retain their natural sweetness, umami, and fresh vegetal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshing \u0026amp; Vegetal – A clean taste with grassy notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUmami-Rich – Deep, savory flavor from first flush leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; Balanced – A pleasant taste with mild astringency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Instructions (Hot and Cold)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHot Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil water and let it cool to 70–80°C (best at 75°C) before brewing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 1 tablespoon (about 4-5g) per person and place the tea leaves in a teapot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 200ml of the cooled water and steep for 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour evenly into cups, making sure to extract every last drop for a well-balanced taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a second infusion, steep for a shorter time (30 seconds) with 200ml of water at a hotter temperature (80°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCold Brew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 10g of sencha leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 500ml of cold water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep in the fridge for 4–6 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsume within 24–48 hours for the best flavor and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, away from odors and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBE-BIO-01 Certisys. From non-EU organic farming.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKKO CAFÉ","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55281566384502,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/4943\/0390\/files\/DSC1143-ig-portrait-1080-1350.jpg?v=1756502922","url":"https:\/\/akkocafe.com\/products\/01-sencha-leaf","provider":"AKKO CAFÉ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}