Shizuoka Kakegawa Sencha – Premium Japanese Green Tea

Kakegawa Sencha, produced in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is renowned throughout Japan as a specialty of fukamushi sencha (deep-steamed green tea). The region’s warm climate and fertile environment produce tea leaves with a mellow taste, rich umami, and a vivid green color.

Characteristics

• Aroma: Deep, soothing fragrance

• Taste: Smooth and mellow with rich umami and little bitterness

• Color: Bright, deep green liquor

The Secret of Its Quality

• Kakegawa Sencha is typically crafted using the fukamushi method, in which the leaves are steamed longer than usual. This reduces bitterness and enhances the tea’s rich, mellow flavor.

• It is also rich in catechins and polyphenols, making it highly regarded not only for its taste but also for its health benefits.