Sencha Fukamushi

I recently ordered the Fukamushi Sencha and had a great experience with both the product and the company. After a small issue with my initial shipment, I contacted customer service and they were incredibly fast to respond, issuing a replacement immediately that completely solved the problem. The tea itself is beautiful—it brews into a rich, vibrant green with a cloudiness that is characteristic of a high-quality deep-steamed sencha. I found the flavor profile to be a perfect balance of sweetness and savory umami. I found the sweet spot at 160°F for exactly 1 minute. This temperature brings out the sweetness without any bitterness, resulting in a very smooth cup. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a traditional, deep-steamed Japanese green tea!

Fadra Alto

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Green teas can be tricky if you are used to letting a black tea sit around for a long time. You really need to time your green teas and watch the water temp, especially with this one. I barely let it sit for 30 seconds and have actually measured my water temp with a candy thermometer -- that may seem a little extreme, but if steeped properly, this will be the best green tea you have ever tasted. If you go over 45 seconds, this Sencha will be bitter and harsh and you will wonder why you spent $$ buying a bad tea. It won't be the fault of the tea, but the steeping that makes or breaks this one. I love it!

Lynn Boardman

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