Matsuda's Sencha 
$ 39.00
It has been an honor to be the sole source for the great Japanese Sencha. The life's work of a great tea man and his family, this Sencha has great body and flavor.
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| Briskness | Body | Aroma |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Details | Mike has visited Matsuda and his family several times. Their house is located halfway up a hill that is covered with tea bushes, and looking out over the valley, that is all one sees. The family's abode has been all business for generations. They have a space to make the tea in the back, with steamers to fix the green tea and rollers. This tradition and dedication serves us well, because it is a unique Sencha with a distinctive aroma, great body, and flavors that are hard to forget. |
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| Dry Leaves | The slender spears are a vivid, forest green which comes from constant attention through out the year. |
| Liquor | In the cup, the tea is an intense yellow green. This is a sign that Matsuda has not taken the shortcut of covering his tea bushes like some of his neighbors. |
| Aroma | Many senchas have similar aromas, however Matsuda's teas smell wonderfully vibrant. There are fresh lemon notes backed by a nice spinachy aroma and the roasted hints of nori seaweed. |
| Caffeine Level | Caffeinated |
| Body | A medium bodied tea that is still mouth-filling and brothy. This comes from the high levels of amino acids. |
| Flavors | If you like the vegetal flavors of Japanese green teas, you are in for a treat! It opens with vegetal flavors that seem like sautéed chard and finish with roasted Nori. The tea's pale sweetness is balanced by a slight bitterness on the back of the tongue. The sweetness endures and evolves long after you've sipped the tea. |
| Brewing Time | 1 to 2 minutes |
| Brewing Temp | 160° Fº |
Matsuda's Sencha
has a rating of 4.3 stars
based on 8 reviews.
