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Ocha & Co. Organic Sencha - Loose Leaf Japanese Green Tea - High Grade Sencha Green Tea - Mild, Rich & Refreshing Premium Tea, 100g/3.5oz.
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Brand | Ocha & Co. |
Item Form | Loose Leaves |
Flavor | Organic Sencha |
Tea Variety | Green |
Unit Count | 3.5 Ounce |
About this item
- SENCHA GREEN TEA: The most common green tea consumed in Japan, Sencha green tea is grown in the sunshine which boosts the vitamin C and catechin content of the leaf.
- MILD & EARTHY: Delivering a mild flavor rather than intense taste tea, organic Sencha loose leaf tea has a golden green color in the cup, a smooth, earthy taste and an inviting fragrant bouquet.
- JAPANESE ORGANIC TEA: This organic green tea is grown in an award-winning mountainous plantation in Shizuoka, where the perfect climatic conditions exist for organic Japanese tea cultivation.
- VACUUM-SEALED FRESHNESS: Small batches of our Sencha green leaf tea are ordered weekly to ensure a long shelf-life, and the organic tea has also been vacuum-sealed to retain optimal freshness.
- OCHA & CO: Our tea growers work in harmony with one of the top blenders in the country to produce the finest organic green and black teas, so we can offer a variety of Japanese teas for different tastes, moods or occasions
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From the brand
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Support Shizuoka tea farmers in sharing their extraordinary teas and matcha with discerning US Japanese tea drinkers.
Have an uncompromising commitment to quality and freshness.
Prepare small batches weekly, vacuum-seal, and express-ship them to the USA.
Offer consistent quality tea at unbeatable prices.
Office in Japan close to our tea growers.
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Product Description
Ocha & Co. Pure, Organic, Authentic Japanese Sencha direct from Japan
Why choose Ocha & Co. Organic Sencha?
- Organic Japanese Sencha Green Tea - 100% Leaf - No additives.
- 100% Yabukita blended green tea leaf.
- Fresh taste, mild with balanced astringency.
- High quality - Extremely Fresh - Consistently Good.
- Grown at 400m above sea level, high up in the Southern Alps in Shizuoka. In fact, some of the highest plantations in Japan!
- Clean air, water, and far away from any industrial activity or source of pollutants
- The perfect mix of cool misty mornings and evenings, and hot days for growing organic green tea.
- Ocha & Co. is located in Japan and we are in contact with the growers on a daily basis - making sure the teas are shipped to our warehouse in the USA as soon as they have been made. We speak Japanese so there never is a 'lost in translation' moment.
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Early Morning Green Tea Harvesting |
First Flush Leaves Go Straight to the Factory |
Quickly Steamed to Seal in the Freshness |
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Organic Sencha | Kyoto Uji Matcha | Organic Single Cultivar Matcha | Yabukita Single Cultivar | Organic Hojicha Powder | |
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Origin | Shizuoka Japan | Uji Japan | Shizuoka Japan | Shizuoka Japan | Shizuoka Japan |
JAS Organic | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Cultivar | Yabukita | Yabukita | Gokou | Yabukita | Yabukita |
Umami | ** | ***** | ***** | ***** | * |
Richness | ** | ***** | ***** | ***** | *** |
Roast Aroma | **** | ** | *** | **** | ***** |
Astringency | *** | * | * | * | * |
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 8.82 x 4.21 x 0.47 inches; 3.5 ounces
- UPC : 619730568003 619730568133
- Manufacturer : Ocha & Co.
- ASIN : B06W9L1DCR
- Country of Origin : Japan
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,871 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #36 in Green Tea
- Customer Reviews:
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Flavor | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Freshness | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Scent | 4.3 | — | 3.8 | — | 3.9 | 3.6 |
Sold By | Ocha and Co. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Tealyra | Positively Tea LLC. | Tealyra |
tea variety | green | genmaicha | green | green | black | green |
flavor | Organic Sencha | Green Tea + Matcha Genmaicha | Chun Mee Green | Unflavored | English Breakfast | Jasmine |
form | Loose Leaves | Teabags | Loose Leaf | Loose Leaf | Loose Leaf | Loose Leaf |
unit count | 3.5 | 50 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 8 |
weight | 3.5 ounces | 0.25 pounds | 16 ounces | 110 grams | 1 pounds | 200 grams |
caffeine content | Caffeinated | Medium Caffeine | Contains Caffeine | Caffeine Medium | Caffeinated | Caffeine Medium |
special ingredients | Green Tea | Green Tea, All Natural, Gluten Free, Dairy Free | Green Tea | loose tea | — | Jasmine flower |
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Customers like the cleanliness, color, and smell of the tea. For example, they mention that it's brilliant, not brown or yellow, and has a beautiful aroma. Customers also appreciate the freshness, saying that it’s very refreshing and not stale. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the taste of the tea. They say it has a delicious taste and sense, with a fresh floral grass flavor. They also say it's a rich brew with minimal to nonexistent caffeine. Customers also say the tea is incredible to drink, wonderful, and affordable. They mention that it has an earthy flavor, with good mouth feel, and smooth, the way green tea should be.
"It's got such a unique and delicious flavor. It's got this sweet, smoky taste that's just so comforting and satisfying, especially on a chilly day...." Read more
"I've tried many brands and this one is my favorite by far. Light yet strong flavor...." Read more
"This is a beautiful green tea--strong enough to satisfy and smooth, the way green tea should be...." Read more
"...The care that goes into its production is apparent in the flavor, a rich brew with minimal to nonexistent bitterness and fantastic umami when brewed..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the tea. They mention that it's delicious, strong, and has a fresh floral grass flavor. The leaves are high quality and can be re-steeped. Customers also say that the tea is bold, but it remains delicate with a strong umami start. They also say there is no bitterness or astringency, and that the second iteration is more robust and prominent.
"It's got such a unique and delicious flavor. It's got this sweet, smoky taste that's just so comforting and satisfying, especially on a chilly day...." Read more
"This is a beautiful green tea--strong enough to satisfy and smooth, the way green tea should be...." Read more
"...The mixability is much better than matcha, I find that the powder dissolves very easily, no clumps and barely needs to be whisked...." Read more
"...so I don’t know if this is high-quality, but it is giving high-quality...." Read more
Customers appreciate the smell of the tea. They mention it's aromatic, flavorful, and fresh. Some say the tea is astonishingly naturally sweet and rich in umami. They also say the color of the product is vibrant.
"It's got such a unique and delicious flavor. It's got this sweet, smoky taste that's just so comforting and satisfying, especially on a chilly day...." Read more
"...Light yet strong flavor. It looks beautiful - has that nice green color vs others that turn yellow pretty quickly...." Read more
"Very rich, flavorful tea. Lots of umamiTerrific" Read more
"This tea has a wonderful mild flavor that is almost sweet. 4 grams to 1 cup is the prefect ratio for me. will be repurchasing in the future." Read more
Customers appreciate the freshness of the tea. They say it is very refreshing, not stale, and contains fresh tender leaves. They also mention that it is a great way to start the day, and that it lasts. Customers also say that it gives them an incredible mental alertness and calm. They mention that the tea is comforting, satisfying, and provides a mellow energy lift.
"...It's got this sweet, smoky taste that's just so comforting and satisfying, especially on a chilly day...." Read more
"...A little goes a long way. Makes a very good afternoon pick me up with a wonderful full flavor." Read more
"...does not have any twigs so you can eat the rice and the fresh tender leaves ." Read more
"Fresh, vibrant color, amazing tase! Cannot go wrong if you are looking for the highest quality tea! Just have to try it!..." Read more
Customers like the color of the tea. They say it's brilliant and vibrant, not brown or yellow like other green teas. They also say the tea itself looks good, with a deep brown color without any burn-indicating.
"...Light yet strong flavor. It looks beautiful - has that nice green color vs others that turn yellow pretty quickly...." Read more
"...It has a very clean taste. It’s bright and soothing. I like it so much that I purchased two different other types of tea...." Read more
"...It's very approachable to borrow wine lingo. The color is brilliant, and the steeped tea reveals the fresh nature of this product...." Read more
"...The color was beautiful and flavor and aroma pleasant. I highly recommend Ocha & Co. tea!" Read more
Customers like the cleanliness of the green tea. They mention that the leaves are clean, and there's very little leaf dust and crumbs mixed in. They also appreciate the minimal residue and the fact that there're no sediments left after steeping.
"...And when I opened it, the leaves were in great shape! Little to no crushing or dust. And the smell was great!..." Read more
"...Inside the bag is all perfectly rolled tea leaves. No overly dry 'dusty' pieces. Very good quality. The smell is amazing!..." Read more
"...I do not mind a little residue in the cup. However, this tea is around 40% dust. I will not buy it again." Read more
"...The leaves and brown rice seem fresh, and there's very little leaf dust and crumbs mixed in...." Read more
Customers are happy with the organic aspect of the tea. They say it's high in the amino acid theanine, and it comes from the mountains of Japan.
"...But, this brand has great reviews, is organic, and the price was acceptable to me...." Read more
"...This one is also organic which is a plus. I would describe the aroma almost like fresh cut grass and slightly sweet...." Read more
"...Their teas are fresh, organic, and come direct from Japan. One sip and I’m taken right back to my favorite country in the world...." Read more
"...This stuff is straight from the mountains of Japan. Vacuum packed and fresh as possible...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the tea. Some mention it's an excellent value and produces multiple cups from a small amount of tea, while others say it'd be better off with cheaper teas.
"...It's worth the price in my book and I'm going to stop settling for the cheaper stuff." Read more
"...Tea, and while I appreciated its quality, I found it a bit pricey for what it offers...." Read more
"TL;DR: It's really good tea, it ships faster and cheaper than anything from Yunomi, and often ships faster than Amazon estimates..." Read more
"I lived in Asia for years and this is very good tea, but probably not worth the cost...." Read more
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In terms of flavor, you can tell when a manufacturer has actual concern for the quality of their tea. You can buy bulk "sencha" for dirt cheap and en-masse, sure, but it will taste like garbage. No matter how you brew it, bad tea tastes bad. Paradoxically, the wrong brewing can also make good tea taste bad, and fukamushicha is a highly temperamental type of tea. This is problematic for many making their first forays into the world of drinks like matcha, sencha, and its many derivatives. In decent swaths of the west, particularly the United States, the most complex your average tea gets is dropping some boiling water on a tea bag, waiting a couple minutes, and calling it a day. I would caution anyone reading this and considering buying this tea that if you treat it like black tea, you will ruin it. I shudder to think how many people have tried teas like this one only to brew them wrong and be turned away from it forever. This tea is, for lack of better words, amazing. The care that goes into its production is apparent in the flavor, a rich brew with minimal to nonexistent bitterness and fantastic umami when brewed correctly. Speaking of how to brew this tea...
After a lot of experimentation, I've discovered that my favorite brewing method is 2.5-3g of tea per 100mL of water. This is because I opt for a water temperature on the lower end between 61 and 63 degrees centigrade, and steeping time of 45 seconds for the first two brews. If "two brews" sounds strange, and it may to those unfamiliar with the particulars of teas like this one, it can be brewed repeatedly to produce as many as 5 pots of tea from one pot worth of leaves. In my experience, after the first two, an additional 1-2 degrees and 5 seconds will help to maintain strength and flavor. The third brew, with these specifications, is a little more complex in flavor, but a bit milder than the first two. Subsequent brews will be noticeably milder.
Overall, this is a remarkable tea for the price. For anyone looking to make a first venture into the wonderful world of sencha, this is an excellent starting point. If you feel a little under-equipped, I highly recommend a look at Hario's teaware, which can also be found here on Amazon, as well as an accurate thermometer and a scale capable of measuring at .1g increments. This is also an excellent tea for those like me who might be willing to splurge on a more expensive brew for special occasions, but have to make some considerations about the cost of our daily drink.
There are mixed reviews on this product, because people seem to not like the taste of Hojicha, which is subjective. Sometimes, I prefer the taste of this to matcha which can be more earthy and grassier.If I had to describe the taste of Hojicha, I would say that it tastes more caramel-like with roasted tones, similar to Thai tea. It doesn’t have the strong grassy notes of Matcha.
I use this powder to make a latte every morning. I add 1 ½ tsp of Hojicha powder to whole milk and whisk it on the stove while heating it up, then I add monk fruit sweetener as desired. The mixability is much better than matcha, I find that the powder dissolves very easily, no clumps and barely needs to be whisked.
Another reason to consume Hojicha over matcha is that it has an even lower caffeine content, with 5-10g of caffeine per serving as opposed to matcha which is 30-45g of caffeine per serving. I am sensitive to caffeine so I feel like I don’t need to worry with Hojicha since the caffeine content is so low.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
There are mixed reviews on this product, because people seem to not like the taste of Hojicha, which is subjective. Sometimes, I prefer the taste of this to matcha which can be more earthy and grassier.If I had to describe the taste of Hojicha, I would say that it tastes more caramel-like with roasted tones, similar to Thai tea. It doesn’t have the strong grassy notes of Matcha.
I use this powder to make a latte every morning. I add 1 ½ tsp of Hojicha powder to whole milk and whisk it on the stove while heating it up, then I add monk fruit sweetener as desired. The mixability is much better than matcha, I find that the powder dissolves very easily, no clumps and barely needs to be whisked.
Another reason to consume Hojicha over matcha is that it has an even lower caffeine content, with 5-10g of caffeine per serving as opposed to matcha which is 30-45g of caffeine per serving. I am sensitive to caffeine so I feel like I don’t need to worry with Hojicha since the caffeine content is so low.
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