Yes, it can withstand 2 to 3 infusions if you reduce the time of the second one.

Green Tea Sencha Selection

Discover the excellence of Sencha Sélection green tea, a green tea with generous leaves, offering an incomparable sensory experience . Immerse yourself in a world of subtle and delicate flavors, accentuated by slightly iodized notes that evoke the freshness of the sea. This high quality tea invites you on a unique taste journey, where each sip reveals the purity and finesse of this green tea refined. Pleasure and elegance meet in each cup of this high-end Sencha tea, for an unforgettable tasting experience.

Green tea potency: 7/10
Main notes: woody and fresh
To savor: Morning and afternoon

We are proud to offer you Sencha green tea with excellent value for money per kilo. Explore our range of green tea and explore the world of green. Treat yourself to a unique experience by tasting our Sencha Selection green tea. Benefit from the expertise of Arnaud, tea selector since 2010.

Packaging

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€4.52

Comptoir Selection

A premium Sencha with delicate, herbaceous and iodized aromas, chosen for its dark green color and exceptional quality.

Japanese Heritage

Although produced in China, this tea respects the Japanese steaming method to preserve the color and vegetal flavors.

Versatility

Ideal for traditional brewing, iced, or in cooking. The perfect base for all our flavored green teas.

Discover the excellence of Sencha Selection green tea, a green tea with generous leaves, offering an incomparable sensory experience. Dive into a world of subtle and delicate flavors, accentuated by slightly iodized notes that evoke the freshness of the sea. This high-quality tea invites you on a unique taste journey, where each sip reveals the purity and finesse of this refined green tea.

Did you know? Sencha green tea is originally a variety of Japanese tea. Before being produced in China, it is a green tea from Japan which was then introduced to the Asian continent. We offer you a premium selection of Sencha green tea, a great classic that requires respecting the water temperature (never boiling) to express all its freshness.

Our shop's view on this tea

This Sencha is the backbone of our entire tea house. It is the one we select first, because it is on it that most of our flavored green teas rely — Bahia, Paulista, Gourmand, 3 Dragons... all start from this base. If the plain Sencha is not good, no flavored tea can be good. It's as simple as that.

For this Sencha, our number one criterion is color: a deep dark green, almost bluish on the dry leaf. A Sencha that pulls towards yellow or brown has been badly steamed, or it is old. Then, the nose upon opening: it must smell of fresh cut grass, iodine, never hay or mustiness. We chose a Chinese Sencha rather than a Japanese one: it brings a typical slight hazelnut note and offers a value for money that allows you to drink it every day — a real everyday tea, not just a showcase tea.

Sencha: what is this green tea?

There are a very large number of different green teas, just like for white tea and black tea. Each tea will have its own aromatic power. Whether they come from China, India, Japan, Korea or even Sri Lanka, each tea will have its own texture and its own liquor. Tea picking is the same all over the world: the leaves are picked by hand, an ancestral gesture of precision.

Sencha is a type of green tea, originally from Japan, made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. This tea is renowned for its unique flavor, often described as fresh, vegetal, marine, or even slightly herbaceous.

Sencha Production, from A to Z

The Sencha manufacturing process begins immediately after harvest. Unlike black teas, green tea leaves are not oxidized. For Sencha, the leaves are subjected to a crucial step: brief exposure to steam. This treatment has a double advantage: it blocks enzymatic oxidation and preserves the verdant color characteristic of Sencha, while fixing its fresh aromas. Then, the leaves are delicately rolled (needle-shaped), shaped and dried.

Our choice fell on a Chinese Sencha green tea, manufactured according to the Japanese steaming method. It offers fresh and herbaceous notes with a very slight hint of roasted hazelnut in the background (typical of Chinese terroirs).

Sencha variations in Japan

Futsu Mushi Sencha: standard variety, normal steaming (30 to 60 sec), subtle balance.
Fukamushi-cha: steamed longer (1 to 2 min) to reduce astringency (more powdery and cloudy texture).
Kabuse-cha: shade-grown before harvest for deeper aromas (umami) and fewer tannins.
Kuradashi-Sencha: spring variety aged at altitude for a few months to become rounder.
Gyokuro (Jade Dew): grown in constant shade for long weeks, highly prized and expensive, with a pronounced seaweed flavor.

Comparative Sensory Analysis

Sencha vs Chun Mee vs Gunpowder

Three great plain Chinese green teas

Vegetal · Fresh herbaceous

Iodized · Marine

Roasted · Hazelnut

Astringency · Body

Sencha (Ours)

Chun Mee

Gunpowder

The freshest and most vegetal of the three: thanks to the steam process (Japanese method), Sencha retains an herbaceous and iodized freshness that Chinese green teas "dry heated" in large vats do not have. Chun Mee is more roasted and nutty, Gunpowder is more full-bodied, smoky and astringent. It is this clear freshness that makes Sencha the ideal base for fruity and flavored teas.

Sencha · Chun Mee · Gunpowder

The Olfactory Pyramid of Sencha

How the aromas unfold, from the first impression to the finish

Technical Sheet

What You Receive

Country of originChina
Botanical speciesCamellia Sinensis
IngredientsPlain Sencha Green Tea
Main NotesVegetal, herbaceous and fresh
To be enjoyedMorning and afternoon
AllergenAbsence
Price per kilo€56.50
PackagingPouch (80g, 160g, 480g)

How to prepare and brew Sencha Green Tea

Preparation is essential. Here are the methods so as not to burn the leaves and obtain a beautiful light yellow-green liquor.

The Japanese Method (Senchadō)

Senchadō represents the traditional approach. For a unique experience:

Proportion: 10g of tea per liter (about 1 heaping teaspoon for 1 cup of 20 cl).
Temperature: about 70°C to 75°C maximum.
Duration: between 45 seconds and 1 minute (up to 2 minutes maximum).
Advice: respect the time to avoid bitterness. If you re-brew (Sencha leaves are well suited for this), reduce the time (20 sec) and slightly increase the temperature.

The Western & Iced Method

Hot Tea: 6g for 50cl of water. Water at 75-80°C. Brew for 2 minutes. Do not leave the leaves to soak in the water after brewing.
Iced Tea (Cold Brew): 20g per liter of room temperature (or cold) water. Brew in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. Strain and enjoy!

In Brazil, cold brewed Sencha green tea is an excellent base for cocktails with tonic water or gin.

How to store Sencha green tea

Container: opt for a perfectly airtight container (protection against humidity, air and kitchen odors).
Location: store away from heat and light (a dark, cool cupboard).
Delay: Sencha loses its aromatic freshness faster than black tea. Best consumed within 6 to 8 months after opening to enjoy its vibrant vegetal notes.

Green tea in cooking (Cooking with tea)

Cooking with green tea is a fascinating culinary experience. Its vegetal side and hint of astringency work wonders in both savory and sweet dishes. Here is a list of ideas to integrate it into your recipes:

Culinary infusions: milk, cream or oil to flavor your bases (cakes, ganaches).
Marinades: strong brewed tea, soy sauce, ginger and honey for chicken breast or white fish.
Risotto: replace part of the chicken broth with a hot Sencha green tea infusion.
Salad dressings: stir finely ground tea into your Asian vinaigrettes.
Sorbets and ice creams: infuse the base mixture (milk or syrup).
Pastries: grind the leaves very finely to use like matcha in financiers or cakes.
Tea smoking: use green tea leaves at the bottom of a covered wok to delicately smoke a duck breast.
Tea cooked fish: steam salmon on a bed of rehydrated Sencha leaves.
Crème brûlée: infuse the liquid cream with green tea before adding the egg yolks.
Smoothies: add cold brewed tea instead of water or milk.
Wok stir-fry: use a cup of strong tea as a deglazing liquid or sauce base.
Steaming: place leaves in the water of your steamer (ideal for rice or fish).
Cooking broth (Ochazuke): pour hot green tea over a bowl of rice topped with salmon or umeboshi plum (traditional Japanese dish).
Fish tartare: season a sea bream tartare with a pinch of ground tea.
Shellfish: use as an aromatic base for a court-bouillon for shrimp.

The base of all our flavored green teas

This Sencha is not just a tea to drink plain: it is the backdrop for almost our entire collection of flavored green teas. Its vegetal freshness and its ability not to dominate the aromas make it the ideal medium to accommodate fruits, flowers and citrus fruits, without developing unpleasant bitterness.

Where to find this Sencha in a flavored version

Red fruits: Gourmand (strawberry-raspberry), Lovers' (cherry-raspberry-vanilla), Dazzling Rhubarb.
Citrus & Brazil: Sun of Bahia (passion-lemon), Paulista Escape (citrus), Carioca (orange).
Mint & Floral: Moroccan Escape (mint), Summer Tea (lychee-violet).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sencha Japanese or Chinese?

Sencha is a type of tea originally from Japan, characterized by steaming. Our selection is a Sencha produced in China according to this traditional Japanese method, which gives it its freshness while keeping a slight hazelnut note and excellent value for money.

At what temperature should I steep it?

Never exceed 80°C. Boiling water burns Sencha leaves and releases very bitter and astringent tannins. Aim for 70-75°C.

When to drink Sencha?

It is ideal in the morning for a gentle awakening, or after lunch. It is also the tea par excellence to accompany an Asian meal (sushi, fish).

Can it be re-brewed?

Yes, beautiful Sencha leaves can withstand 2 to 3 successive infusions. Reduce the time (30 seconds) for the second infusion, and slightly increase the water temperature.

Does it contain caffeine (theine)?

Yes, Sencha contains theine (caffeine), but in a smaller amount than coffee or black tea. Its absorption is slowed down by tannins, providing a mild and prolonged stimulating effect.

"The great must-have classic — fresh, iodized, deep green, and the perfect base for all your desires."

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