Welcome. 
We apologize this tea is temporarily out of stock.
We are among the few companies to offer teas directly from origin. While this has the advantage
of superior quality, the disadvantage is longer delivery times.
Estimated arrival date is the end of March.
We'll gladly drop you a note once the fresh batch is here. Please let us know where to mail it:
Sencha Overture
275
reviews
83
rating
Description
Green tea from the Shizuoka region of Japan. Sencha translates as 'common,' but there is nothing ordinary about this exquisite 'spider leg' tea. The latter refers to the leaves' long, slender shape. Our 'Sencha Overture' is a wonderfully delicate second flush (summer) tea whose soothing taste and fresh green scent make it a perfect everyday treat.
Story
In the Japanese tea tradition, the texture of the tea itself is extremely important. At the end of the tea making process, the tea master will carefully blend in tiny, broken up 'tea dust' to give the finished cup more body and richness. You can actually see these particles when you scoop out your tea. You also see them in your cup - Sencha should have a lovely, slightly cloudy appearance. This contributes to the 'umami' of the tea (the 5th taste - the others being sweet, salty, sour and bitter). Taste and enjoy the added richness umami gives your cup of tea!
Michael S.
Dec 28th '11
Gary S.
Dec 19th '11
Tim B.
Dec 18th '11
[ 3 mins @ 190°F ]
Liep T.
Nov 25th '11
Nathan C.
Nov 24th '11
Stephen C.
Nov 23rd '11