SENCHA LOOSE TEA

MEDIUM Cup Strength

One of the best known and loved Japanese teas, Sencha is steamed to stop oxidation and release its marine and vegetal flavours and rich umami mouth-feel.

Try cold-brewing Sencha for a completely new take on this classic tea!

Sencha Tea - Loose 2oz/56g
$8.10
Sencha Tea - Loose 4oz/113g
$14.25
Sencha Tea - Loose 8oz/227g
$25.80
Sencha Tea - Loose 16oz/454g
$46.95

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Sencha teas have a more vegetal, grassy flavour than traditionally pan fired Chinese green teas.

Processed using traditional Japanese methods, Chinese sencha tea leaves are lightly steamed to stop the oxidization process, rolled, shaped and dried to obtain their signature cylindrical shape.

The brew produces a golden green liquor, and has a bright, vegetal taste. Perfect for a refreshing drink on a cool day.


Caffeine Caffeinated
Cup Strength Medium
Origin China
Tea Format Loose Tea
Type Green

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Standardized cupping technique and vessel for tasting tea General guidelines on steeping different kinds of tea

Steeping the Best (Guide)

Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.

Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.

Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea

While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.

  1. Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
  2. Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes

General Steeping Temperatures

The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.

Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.

If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.

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