Japanese Premium Green Tea (Sencha)
This is the tea that first revealed to us the depth and clarity real Japanese tea can offer. Crafted from premium first-flush leaves grown in Chiran, Satsuma (Kagoshima), this deep-steamed sencha is blended for smooth umami, low bitterness, and a vibrant green infusion—the cup that began Khoki-en.
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Step One
Add 0.28 oz (8 g) of tea leaves into a Japanese teapot.
Step Two
Japanese Green Tea
This tea reveals its umami best when brewed gently. Use water at 70–80°C (158–176°F), and let it steep for about 1 minute. The lower temperature allows sweetness to emerge while avoiding bitterness.
Japanese Roasted Rice Green Tea
Roasted rice aromas bloom best at higher temperatures. Brew with 90°C (194°F) water and steep for about 40 seconds. The slightly higher temperature helps release the roasted rice aroma without over-extracting.
Japanese Roasted Green Tea
Light and fragrant, this tea loves heat. Use boiling water—100°C (212°F)—and steep for just 30 seconds. The short brew time ensures a smooth taste and aromatic clarity.
Step Three
Pour gently into your teacup.
Enjoy your tea!
Step One
Place 10–15g (0.35–0.53 oz) of tea leaves into a tea filter bag.
Step Two
Put the tea bag into a brewing pot—such as a tall, clear pitcher with a lid—and slowly pour in fresh, cold water.
Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or more.
Step Three
Pour into a teacup.
Enjoy your tea!