SHORE SENCHA

SHORE SENCHA

The Sea Has Always Known the Best Secrets.In Japan, tea and water have been inseparable for centuries. Sencha was invented in 1768 by Nagatani Soen in the Ujitahara region of Kyoto Prefecture — a tea master who revolutionised the way Japan processed its leaves, introducing steaming where others had used fire. His method preserved the vivid green colour of the leaf and unlocked a flavour the world had never tasted before. What began as a craft innovation became Japan's most beloved daily ritual — and sencha today accounts for the majority of all tea consumed in the country.

Our Shore Sencha carries that same spirit forward. Fukujyu Sencha is considered one of the better exported sencha teas, harvested from only the first and second flush — the tenderest, most expressive leaves of the season, picked at the precise moment when the plant has the most to say.

The dry leaf is a deep, vivid green — neat, fine needles with a fresh grassy aroma that opens the moment you unseal the bag. Once steeped, the liquor pours a clear, luminous jade. The flavour is where this tea earns its name: bright and sweet at the front, with a gentle grassiness and a soft, lingering oceanic finish — think sea air, a whisper of nori, the clean coolness of the coast. It is characteristically light, with very little grassiness — sweet and slightly astringent, but its oceanic notes are what set it apart. Gentle and complex, never overwhelming. A tea that rewards attention.

 Why This Tea Is Special

• First & second flush harvest — only the youngest, most tender leaves make it into your cup, delivering maximum sweetness and minimum bitterness.
• Fukujyu grade — one of the most respected sencha varieties exported from Japan, known for its refined, well-balanced profile.
• Signature oceanic character — the gentle nori-like quality that sets this sencha apart from any other green tea in our collection.
• Classic Japanese sencha profile — bright, fresh, sweet, with a clean finish that invites the next sip immediately.

An excellent choice for those exploring Japanese green tea for the first time — or for seasoned drinkers looking for an everyday sencha that never disappoints.

 Who Is This Tea For

• For lovers of fresh, bright, and clean flavours — light on the palate, endlessly drinkable.
• For morning rituals — a grounding, focused start to the day without heaviness.
• For admirers of Japanese tea culture — sencha is the tea Japan reaches for every single day, and this is one of its finest exported expressions.
• For buyers across Canada looking to purchase premium Japanese green tea online — no overpaying, no long waits, delivered across the country.

 How to Brew

Classic Method (teapot or mug): Use 1–1.5 tsp of loose leaf per 200 ml (8 oz) of water. This is important — heat your water to 80°C (175°F) and no hotter. Boiling water is the single most common mistake with Japanese green tea: it scorches the delicate leaf and turns sweetness into bitterness. Steep for 1.5–2 minutes. A second infusion is well worth it — slightly shorter, just as rewarding.

Cold Brew: Add 8–10 g of Shore Sencha to 750 ml of cold water and steep in the refrigerator for 4–6 hours. The cold brew draws out the sweetness beautifully while keeping any astringency completely at bay. Serve over ice — one of the finest iced teas you will ever make at home.

Iced Sencha (quick method): Brew a double-strength hot cup, then pour immediately over a full glass of ice. The rapid chill locks in the flavour and gives you a bright, vibrant cup in minutes.

 Storage

Store Shore Sencha in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and strong odours. Japanese green tea is more delicate than most — it absorbs surrounding aromas quickly and loses its freshness when exposed to air. A cool, dark cupboard is ideal. For the best experience, enjoy within 6 months of opening.

Details

• Origin: Japan
• Organic: No
• Caffeine: ☕☕☕○○ (3/5)
• Ingredients: Japanese green tea
• Flavour Notes: Sweet Grass · Sea Breeze · Nori · Fresh Green · Clean Finish