深むし緑茶 Japanese Pure Green Tea （333g/11.74oz） Sen-Cha Ryoku-Cha Extra Volume & Special Price japanese green tea from Shizuoka Japan with a tracking number

This is a pretty decent sencha that balances price and quality and comes from Japan. The flavor is robust yet not muddied, with hints of crispness. The price is fair for the quality and quantity. A 4oz bag of loose sen-cha at aa typical grocery store is about $8-$9 and this is better quality. You get 4x as much tea for 2x the price.I was drinking gunpowder green for a while, which is decent and inexpensive, but this sen-cha's flavor blows it out of the water.The one issue here is there are no steeping instructions unless you are fluent in Japanese. this is critical to making a perfect cup. If you oversteep, the tea will be too bitter. If you understeep, the flavor won't be released. Also you need to get the proportion of tea to water right.I boiled water in an electric kettle and let it cool down for like 30 seconds after reaching a boil. I put about 30 Ml (1 tblspn) of loose tea in a tea strainer and poured into a 20 oz cup filled almost (but not quite) to the top, so that's probably about 16-18 actual ounces of liquid, or approximately 2 average 8 oz tea cups. I let steep for 3 minutes (with a kitchen timer). this results in a robust sen-cha that is on the strong side but not overly-so.In general, i would say, let it steep for 2-3 minutes depending on how strong you want it. if you use less tea, you could probably let it steep for longer but you will run the risk of making it too bitter. i find that 1 tblspn/15 Ml per 8-10 oz cup is the right ratio.One full 20 oz. cup, when properly brewed and steeped, gives a nice mix of green tea antioxidants and caffeinated energy without getting you too wired. Again, steep for 3 minutes max. I have one of these every morning. I typically don't drink green tea all day as the caffeine will catch up to you eventually but YMMV.

I installed an app that said it would help me learn Japanese so I can brew this tea. Instead, an evil green owl broke my knees. 5/5Edit: I've brewed this tea enough times to write a real review finally. I'm definitely buying more soon. Still 5/5 easily.As you can see from the pic, the leaves are pretty broken and there's quite a bit of fannings and dust, but very few stems! I'd absolutely rather pay for fannings than stems any day of the week! Given that cheap looseleaf teas can easily be half stems, this is an incredible value.I also use this tea exclusively for cold brew, where broken leaves and fannings are totally fine. If anything, you should chop up large leaves for cold brew, so this tea is perfect! 16 grams of tea in a 2 qt mason jar of cold or room temp water, shake and swirl gently, steep for 5-8 hours in the fridge, filter through a very fine reusable coffee filter or paper filter (mesh tea filters leave quite a bit of sediment), and it ends up fantastic. Very mild and refreshing as is, with just a hint of astringency, and it can easily stand up to a squeeze of lemon and a touch of sweetener. It's just about the most refreshing iced tea I've ever had, that way. You can go up to around 24 grams per 2 quarts for stronger tea, but I wouldn't go any higher.Also, it brews up very yellow, exactly as pictured. Last pic shows cold brewed sencha next to hot brewed gunpowder green (different brand), with identical weight of leaves and water.This stuff is exactly as Amazon's pictures show! I really can't stress how important that is, considering the number of bags of "cheap" tea I've bought, only to get a bag of mostly stems. This is the only one that looks identical to the seller's pic of the leaves!助けを送ってください、フクロウは去らない

The tea quality is excellent with a pleasant aroma. I drink it every day.

For the quality of tea you get in relation to the price, it's a great deal. I know there are much more expensive senchas, but this is a really great one to try out (i'd say mid-grade). It's much better than even the teas you get served at Japanese restaurants in the US.It has a robust, brothy, grassy flavor. If steeped right, you don't need any additives to enjoy the flavor. You can do 175-180F water and steep the tea for a minute. The great part is you can re-steep the same round of leaves 2-3 times.

If you're familiar with Fukamushi (deep-steamed) teas, you'll know that they tend to have smaller leaf fragments, which some might describe as "dusty" or "powdery." This is completely normal for this style of tea, as the deeper steaming process breaks down the leaves more than traditional Sencha. For those new to this style, it might be unexpected, but rest assured, this doesn’t affect the quality or flavor negatively.Brewing this tea properly is essential to get the best flavor. Temperature and steep time are critical. If you steep it too long or use water that’s too hot, of course it’s not going to be delicious. I recommend brewing it at around 160-170°F (70-75°C) and keeping the steep time to 45-60 seconds for the first infusion. Subsequent steeps can be done shorter—about 15-30 seconds—since the leaves open up quickly. This careful approach will bring out the tea's rich, vegetal flavors while maintaining a smooth, balanced finish.In fact, this tea punches far above its price point, making it a fantastic economical choice for a daily drinker. The flavor is rich and satisfying when brewed correctly. Whether you're enjoying it hot or cold, it delivers versatility and flavor.I’ve seen some negative reviews about powderiness or a lack of flavor, but it's essential to remember that this is Fukamushi Sencha—its nature is to be more fragmented. If brewed with proper care, you’ll find it a truly enjoyable tea. I personally haven’t had any of the issues described in those reviews and have found this tea to be an incredible value for the price.For those who value flavor and affordability, this tea is a winner. If you’re expecting large whole leaves, you might be disappointed—but if you know what to expect from Fukamushi Sencha and brew it right, you’re in for a treat.