- 100% JAS Organic high grade Sencha.
- Grown in an award winning organic plantation in Shizuoka, Japan at 400-600m above sea level.
- Cool temperatures in the mountains slow leaf growth and intensify the aroma in the leaves.
- Vacuum-sealed to retain the freshness and ordered weekly in small batches.
- Blended by the winner of the 46th Japanese Ministry of Agriculture tea competition (think Oscars for the tea industry in Japan).
Premium Organic Japanese Sencha Loose Leaf Green Tea.
Light yellow in the cup, with a fragrant bouquet and a smooth refreshing taste. Made with young organically grown leaves from a JAS certified organic plantation located at 400-600m above sea level (some of the highest in Japan) in the natural surroundings of the Southern Alps in Shizuoka, Japan. Cool temperatures in the mountain areas slows leaf growth and concentrates aroma in the leaf
Small batches are shipped from the manufacturer weekly to ensure long shelf-life. This tea has also been vacuum-sealed immediately after being processed to seal in the freshness. Teas from Ocha & Co. were selected to represent Japan at the 2015 Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia in London and a Sencha from the plantation won first prize Japan`s top tea competition in 2016
The Ocha & Co range is made up of the following high grade teas: Sencha, Fukamushi (deep-steamed sencha), Kabusecha (shade-grown), Reicha (asamushi & Fukamushi blend for cold-brewing), Gyokuro (shade-grown) Kukicha (stems and twigs), Black Tea, Shincha (in season) and Matcha. The teas have been selected to strike a balance between quality and affordability. Shipped airmail the same day and only takes between 7-10 days to arrive from Japan.