Sencha Fukamushi

This first-flush green tea contains different parts of the plant, both leaves and stems, and is made using the steaming process. The term Fukamushi refers to deeply steamed teas. It is its longer steaming that gives it its particular character and makes it a tea of far superior quality to regular Sencha green tea. Sencha Fukamushi is steam-heated to stop the oxidation of the leaves, and for longer than ordinary Sencha (1-2 minutes), which gives it a deep, powerful, and vegetal flavor and a dark green color. It is rich in catechin, an antioxidant that has anti-aging and anti-cancer effects.

Add 5g of Sencha to 180–200 ml of water at 80–85 °C. Steep for 30–45 seconds, filter, and enjoy.