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Organic Sencha Green Tea 3.5 oz (100g)
Organic Sencha Green Tea 3.5 oz (100g)
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Best Before Note
Best enjoyed by August 30, 2026. This is an organic loose-leaf sencha, so it stays best when stored sealed, cool, dry, and away from light. We recommend brewing your way through the bag well before this date for the brightest aroma.
A clean, refreshing organic sencha for everyday drinking.
The essentials before the full story: taste, origin, certification, first cup, and how this tea compares with Organic Sencha Superior.
What the cup is like
Clean aroma, gentle sweetness, light umami, smooth body, and a refreshing green finish.
First cup
If the cup tastes too sharp, use slightly cooler water. If it tastes too light, use a little more leaf before raising the temperature.
A Refreshing Organic Sencha from Kawane, Shizuoka
This JAS-certified organic sencha comes from Taruwakien, a family tea farm in Kawane, a mountain tea district in Shizuoka. Taruwakien has grown tea organically for more than 40 years. Made from Yabukita, Japan's classic sencha cultivar, it brews into a refreshing daily cup with light umami, smooth body, and a clear green finish.
Kawane sits along the upper Oi River, where cool mountain air and clear water shape teas with a gentle, well-balanced character. Yabukita is Japan's classic sencha cultivar, familiar for its balanced green aroma, light umami, and refreshing finish.
We like this tea as the everyday green tea in the cabinet: the bag you reach for in the morning, between meetings, or over ice on a warm afternoon. The 100g bag gives you enough tea for regular cups and for sharing.
Who This Tea Is For
- For people who want a certified organic Japanese green tea for daily drinking
- For sencha drinkers who want a clean, smooth, balanced cup rather than a heavy or astringent one
- For new Japanese-green-tea drinkers who want a familiar, easy-to-enjoy starting point
- For cold brew in warm weather, where this Kawane sencha stays clean and refreshing
- For comparing a few Japanese teas side by side
What Makes This Tea Different
- Kawane character: Kawane gives this tea a clean, gentle cup for everyday drinking, with a fresh aroma and balanced sweetness.
- Taruwakien, over 40 years organic: This tea is grown by Taruwakien, a family farm in Kawane that has farmed organically for more than 40 years. That long, steady commitment is what stands behind this everyday cup.
- Yabukita cultivar: Yabukita gives a familiar sencha balance: green aroma, light umami, and a refreshing finish that is easy to enjoy day to day.
- JAS Organic certification: Certified under Japan's JAS Organic standard. A good choice if you are specifically looking for certified organic Japanese green tea.
Brewing Notes After the First Cup
Start with the first-cup measurements above. From there, adjust by taste: slightly cooler water for a softer cup, or a little more leaf if the flavor feels too light.
Second Infusion
- Water: 80 C / 176 F
- Time: About 15 seconds
Cold Brew
- Tea: 5g
- Water: 500ml / 17 fl oz
- Time: 3 to 6 hours in the refrigerator
Cold brew brings out a clean, mellow sweetness with very little bitterness, which suits this Kawane sencha's refreshing character especially well.
Organic Certification
This tea is certified organic under Japan's JAS Organic standard and is sold as organic in the U.S. under the U.S.-Japan organic equivalence arrangement. If you are choosing certified organic teas from Japan, this Kawane sencha is a clean everyday starting point alongside our other organic teas.
Teas to Try Alongside This One
Organic Sencha works well as the refreshing everyday cup in a small tea selection. Each companion below adds a different contrast.
- Organic Sencha Superior: for a softer spring-pick cup from the same Kawane farm.
- Organic Genmaicha with Matcha: add roasted-rice warmth and a touch of matcha while staying with certified organic green tea.
- Saemidori: try a premium Kagoshima sencha when you want a softer cup with deeper umami.
Shipping from Japan
This tea ships directly from Japan. If you choose one or two companion teas, you can compare different cups over several days.
Comparison FAQ
How is this different from Organic Sencha Superior?
Both teas come from Taruwakien in Kawane, Shizuoka, use the Yabukita cultivar, and are certified under Japan's JAS Organic standard. Choose this Organic Sencha when you want a refreshing everyday organic green tea: clean, smooth, and easy to brew often. Choose Organic Sencha Superior when you want the same Kawane farm in a softer spring-pick cup, with a rounder body, mellower sweetness, and a gentler finish.
How is this different from Saemidori?
Saemidori is a premium Kagoshima sencha with softer sweetness and deeper umami. This Kawane Organic Sencha is a lighter, cleaner everyday cup with a refreshing green finish, which makes it gentler for daily drinking.
How is this different from Okumidori with Matcha?
Okumidori with Matcha is sencha coated with matcha, so it brews with a more vivid green color and fuller body. This Kawane Organic Sencha is plain loose-leaf sencha with a cleaner, clearer cup, which works especially well over ice.
How is this different from Kyoto Hon-Gyokuro?
Kyoto Hon-Gyokuro is a shaded premium gyokuro with deep umami and a unique savory note, brewed at low temperatures. This Kawane Organic Sencha is unshaded everyday sencha, brewed at higher temperatures, and tastes much lighter and more refreshing.
Can I cold brew this tea?
Yes. Use 5g of tea with 500ml of cold water and steep in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 hours. The cup will be clean, mellow, and slightly sweet, which suits this Kawane sencha's everyday character well.
FAQ
Q. How soon will my order be shipped?
A. We typically ship orders within 1-3 business days. In the rare event that an item is out of stock, it may take longer. If that happens, we will contact you directly to discuss the options.
Q. What is your return policy?
A. If there is a quality issue, damage, defect, or wrong item, please contact us within 30 days so we can arrange a refund or replacement. Unopened tea in its original factory-sealed package and unused tea ware can be returned within 14 days. Opened tea cannot be returned for food-safety reasons. Orders can be cancelled before shipment. Please see our Refund Policy for the full terms.
Q. Is this tea organic?
A. Yes. This tea is certified organic under Japan's JAS Organic standard and is sold as organic in the U.S. under the U.S.-Japan organic equivalence arrangement.
Q. Will I have to pay customs and import taxes?
A. For U.S. orders, import duties and related charges are currently handled by ShiZen Tea when applicable, so you should not normally be asked to pay customs charges on delivery. For other countries, customs duties, import taxes, or local fees may vary depending on your country's regulations and may be charged to the buyer. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure.
Q. Can I track my order?
A. Yes, tracking is available for all orders. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive a confirmation email containing your tracking number and a link to track your package.
Q. How much caffeine does this tea contain?
A. Yes. Like other Japanese green teas, this tea contains caffeine. The exact amount can vary depending on the tea amount, water temperature, and steeping time. If you are sensitive to caffeine, we recommend enjoying it earlier in the day.
Q. How should I store the tea?
A. Please store the tea in a cool, dark place, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. After opening, seal the package tightly and enjoy it as soon as possible, while the aroma is still fresh.
Q. What payment methods do you accept?
A. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) as well as PayPal.