Sencha is the beating heart of infused tea in Japan. Expect the deep, expressive umami typical of Fukuoka teas, complemented by vibrant, fresh aroma and a lustrous green infusion.
Tasting Notes:
Toasted nori • Sesame • Honeydew
Details
Type:Green
Variety:Blend (Yabukita dominant)
Region:Yame, Fukuoka, Japan
Elevation:250 meters
Harvest:May, 2024
Producer:The Yamaguchi Family
Caffeine Level:High
Description
Sencha is the beating heart of infused tea in Japan. The name itself means “steeped tea”—a testament to its ubiquity: the entire style emerged from a desire for everydayness. Beyond the beauty and refinement of chanoyu there was a need for the cup of tea that finds us when we first sit down; when we greet our guests. The Kodama Sencha is named for the protective tree spirits of Japanese folklore. It is a proprietary blend of summer and spring harvests and its signature hiire finishing is a closely guarded family secret. Expect the deep, expressive umami typical of Fukuoka teas, complemented by vibrant, fresh aroma and a lustrous green infusion.
Brewing Recommendation
5g tea | 340 mL water | 175°F | 1:45
Meet the Producer
The Yamaguchi Family
Shinya Yamaguchi’s fastidious devotion to tea making—honed over years of practice—is unmistakable. From electric-green, milky matcha; to dewy gyokuro; savory senchas; and supple shincha—he boasts a gamut of masterly productions, with a bespoke eye for matching materiel to result. The Yamaguchis source from more than eighty small farms in Fukoka. Blending those harvests with an understanding of ecology is no small feat—Shinya is one of about a dozen living tenth-level certified masters of blending and appraisal.