Sencha tea

The central suppliers of tea in the world are the countries of Southeast Asia. This is mainly about China, Vietnam and Japan. The latter is famous for sencha tea. It accounts for about 80% of tea exports from the country of the Rising Sun. Sencha is green tea. Its main difference lies in the method of processing. Unlike most other varieties, freshly harvested leaves are steamed rather than roasted. This gives the product a uniqueness expressed in its taste and aroma.

Sencha tea is grown in many prefectures. However, Shizuoka occupies a central place, because this is where most of the plantations are located. The freshly brewed drink is distinguished by its exquisite tart taste, which has a light slide, as well as distinct nutty and herbal notes. Add to this a long and extremely pleasant aftertaste with an unusual marine tint.

The drink comes to both Europe and the United States. You can always find it in Russian supermarkets. The most valuable tea is the April sencha. It contains the most vitamins and minerals. Add to that an exquisite bouquet of flavours and superb flavour. In honor of the first gathering in Japan, a holiday was even established - Shincha Matsuri (early harvest festival).

Tea brewing tradition

A cult of Senchado was created especially for the drink. At one time, it had popularity among the Japanese intelligentsia. Today, he is remembered only by real connoisseurs of tea. The drink can be served both hot and cold. After all, he is able not only to warm up on a cold winter evening, but also to cool down in a summer cold. Tea sencha should be brewed in white china dishes, while the water temperature should not exceed 85 ° C.

The brewing procedure itself should not last more than 1 minute. Otherwise, the drink will give away bitterness. The brewing process can be repeated 2-3 times.

Benefits of sencha tea

The drink has great health benefits. It is classified as a dietary product. In addition, it is rich in vitamins of groups A, B, C, D and E. Add iodine and amino acids to this. Sencha tea reduces the risk of cardiovascular and cancer. In addition, it increases the tone of the body, relieves fatigue, clears poisons and fats.