The Tao of Tea, Sencha Green Tea, Loose Leaf, 3.5 Ounce Tin

Shizuoka, located in the center of Japan, is an ideal tea growing region with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). With the exception of the northern mountainous region, the prefecture has a mild maritime climate and snow is rare on the plains. Teas from the prefecture will vary in taste based upon the season of the year, elevation, and method of steaming the leaves. The Art of Sencha, also referred to as ‘The Art of Steeped Tea,’ was introduced into Japan in the second half of the seventeenth century. Most of the people responsible for this were refugees, monks, and intellectuals from China, who fled their country after the fall of the Ming dynasty in 1644. Tea scholars have stated that Sencha, as a tradition of drinking tea, has contributed highly to the development of the aesthetic sensibilities of the Japanese, similar to ‘Chanoyu’ or the ‘Powdered Tea Ceremony.’

From the manufacturer Sencha Our organic sencha makes a jade-colored brew with a bright, grassy, and oceanic aroma, and a smooth, mildly sweet taste. The Tao of Tea is a pure leaf tea company comprised of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We value tea as an artform that connects cultures, and we love to travel, find inspiring teas and offer them to our loyal customers. All of our teas are in their original form, as they were intended, with no artificial flavors, additives, or preservatives.