An Impressive Sencha...Steamed Japanese Green Tea... Classic, high grade Japanese Sencha green tea with characteristic Umami, thickness and savory seaweed flavor. Sencha tea is steamed to de-enzyme the tealeaves and prevent oxidation, maintaining the hallmark qualities of green tea like a light-colored broth and vegetal flavor. This Ryougouchi Sencha is characterized by a strong herbaceousness and a moist, mossy aroma. An excellent value for a Sencha tea of this high quality. Ryougouchi Sencha is high in L-Theanine, which is associated with a calming relaxation effect. The growing conditions of the tea plant can determine the concentration of bioactive compounds like L-Theanine, with the plant being required to pull more nutrients from its soil depending on the resources it is exposed to, like direct sunlight. Perfect Pairing of Japanese Tea... And Food... There is a Lot to Know about Green Tea... Here's a Condensed Overview...
