Certified Organic | HACCP Certified | Premium Grade
About
Our Organic Sencha is a premium, certified organic loose leaf green tea, celebrated for its fresh, grassy flavour with a delicate sweetness and a hint of savoury umami. The leaves are expertly steamed after harvesting to lock in their vibrant colour, creating a beautifully balanced and refreshing brew. Country of origin: China.
As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.
Directions of Use
This is a loose leaf green tea – brew it in a teapot or infuser.
1. Use 1 teaspoon of Sencha leaves per cup. Use water that is well below boiling (around 75–85°C).
2. Pour the hot water over the leaves and steep for 1–3 minutes. A shorter steep time prevents bitterness.
3. Strain the leaves and enjoy the bright, clean flavour of the infusion.
4. High-quality Sencha leaves can be re-steeped 2–3 times. Use slightly hotter water for each subsequent, shorter infusion.
5. For iced tea, brew a double-strength batch, let it cool, and pour over ice.
Specifications
| Ingredient Declaration: |
100% Certified Organic Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) |
| Packaging: |
Packaged in food-safe, recyclable or biodegradable materials |
| Processing: |
This product has undergone freeze treatment to reduce the risk of insect contamination |
| Allergen Summary Statement: |
No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required. |
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The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims. |
Store below 23°C in a sealed, dry container, away from moisture and direct light. Shelf life is up to 24 months, dependent upon storage conditions.
The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.
Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only.
Organic Sencha Green Tea — FAQs
Answers to common questions about our certified organic loose leaf sencha
Certified organic sencha green tea, loose leaf – a steamed green tea with a fresh, grassy flavour and a hint of umami.
What is sencha green tea?
Sencha is a steamed green tea made from whole tea leaves that are rolled and dried, then steeped in hot water and strained. The steaming step locks in the leaf's vibrant green colour and gives sencha its fresh, grassy flavour with a delicate sweetness and a hint of savoury umami.
Is this sencha from Japan?
Sencha is a style of tea that originated in Japan. Our Organic Sencha is grown in China and is a steamed green tea made in the sencha style. We list the country of origin on every product so you know exactly what you are buying.
Does sencha green tea have caffeine?
Yes. Sencha is made from Camellia sinensis, the tea plant, so it naturally contains caffeine – it is not a decaf tea. The amount in each cup varies with how much leaf you use, the water temperature and how long you steep.
How do I brew sencha green tea?
Use 1 teaspoon of leaves per cup and water that is well below boiling, around 75–85°C. Steep for 1–3 minutes – a shorter steep helps prevent bitterness – then strain. Good sencha leaves can be re-steeped 2–3 times, using slightly hotter water and a shorter steep each time. For iced tea, brew a double-strength batch, let it cool and pour over ice.
What does sencha green tea taste like?
Sencha has a fresh, grassy flavour with a delicate sweetness and a hint of savoury umami. Brewed well, it is bright, clean and refreshing; water that is too hot or a long steep can make it bitter.
What is the difference between sencha and matcha?
Matcha is a powdered green tea – the whole leaf is ground and whisked into the water, so you drink the leaf. Sencha is a loose leaf tea – the leaves are steeped and strained out, leaving a lighter infusion. Sencha is also easier to brew, needing only a cup or teapot and an infuser.
What are the benefits of sencha green tea?
Green tea has long been enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, and many people drink sencha as a refreshing daily tea. Like other green teas, it contains naturally occurring plant compounds found in Camellia sinensis. Individual responses vary, so it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for personalised guidance on health concerns.
Is it certified organic, and what sizes are available?
Yes – Organic Sencha is a
certified organic single-ingredient loose leaf tea, covered by The Herbal Connection's organic certification. It comes in
250g, 500g and 1kg packs. Buying for a business? A
15kg bulk carton is available to wholesale accounts.
