Sencha Housen, from Kyoto’s Ippodo Tea, offers a gentle sweetness, bright fragrance, and mellow aftertaste—hallmarks of the house’s premium sencha blends. Balanced with more umami and sweetness than astringency, this tea is versatile enough for mornings, teatime, or any moment calling for an aromatic and satisfying green tea. Unlike Gyokuro, Sencha is grown in direct sunshine and harvested twice a year, giving it a refreshing clarity and balance.
WHY IT'S SPECIAL
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A premium sencha with more umami and sweetness than bitterness
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Bright, aromatic character perfect for daily drinking
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Grown in direct sunshine, harvested twice a year for balanced flavor
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A classic introduction to Ippodo’s renowned Sencha collection
DETAILS
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Type: Loose leaf Sencha green tea
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Origin: Japan
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Weight: 95 g (approx. 10 servings)
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Packaging size: W 7.7 × D 7.4 × H 12.3 cm
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Established: Ippodo Tea, Kyoto, 1717
DIRECTIONS
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Measure 2 tbsp. (10 g / 0.35 oz) of tea leaves and add to a teapot.
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Add 210 mL (7 oz) of hot water at 80°C (176°F).
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Brew for 60 seconds without stirring or disturbing the leaves.
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Serve and enjoy in your favorite teacup or mug.
THE BRAND
Located in the heart of Kyoto, Ippodo Tea Co. has been providing the highest quality Japanese green tea for over three centuries. More than just a retailer, Ippodo carefully selects, blends, and crafts its teas. Cultivated in the mountains of Kyoto and surrounding areas, their teas benefit from misty climates, mineral-rich soils, and a perfect balance of sunshine and rainfall—conditions that produce some of Japan’s finest green teas.
