Japanese Sencha
Shizuoka, Japan
Japan · Shizuoka · Makinohara
Quick summary: Fresh, clean, grassy and quietly savory. A bright daily green tea with soft umami and a crisp finish.
Best for: Daily drinking, light meals, resetting the palate, and getting to know Japanese green tea.
Japanese Sencha is the everyday reference point of Japanese green tea: steamed, rolled into thin needle-like leaves, and brewed into a bright yellow-green cup. The profile is fresh, grassy, vegetal and lightly marine, with soft umami, gentle sweetness, and a clean finish.
Reviewed by Tealista Editorial · 2026-03-26 · Editorial policy · Sources
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What kind of tea is Japanese Sencha?
Green Tea, Sencha · Japan · Shizuoka · Makinohara
Who is Japanese Sencha best for?
Daily drinking, light meals, resetting the palate, and getting to know Japanese green tea.
How should I brew Japanese Sencha?
Start with 5 g leaf · 180 ml water · 75°C · 60 sec steep.