Sencha of the Autumn Moon
Price listed is for a 100 gram (3.5 oz) bag of loose leaf (How many cups is this?). Purchase 3 or more for a 5% discount.

| Tea color | Tea leaves | Brewed leaves |
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Otsukimi (お月見) literally means "moon viewing" and is closely associated with Japanese festivals celebrating the moon in Autumn. It is at this time of the year when the moon appears brightest, and Japanese eat certain dishes such as tsukimi dango (round, white dumplings), edamame (soybeans), Japanese chestnuts, etc.
Our Otsukimi Sencha or Sencha of the Autumn Moon was named after this Japanese tradition not only because we harvest it in late September / early October when the festivals occur, but also because the tea leaves and stems produce a bright yellow-green sencha with a round flavor.
Flavor Guide |
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| Sweetness | ★★ |
| Bitterness | ★★ |
| Fragrance | Reminds you of a full moon |
| Brewed leaves | Too tough to chew |
How to enjoy this tea |
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| Tea kettle brew: | --- |
| Standard boiling water brew (100C/212F degrees): | ★★★★★ |
| Warm water brew (70C/160F degrees): | --- |
| Cold water brew: | ★★★ |
| Ice brew: | --- |
| Are brewed leaves edible? | Too tough to eat |
Health Info |
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| Catechin | ★★★★★ |
| Theanine | ★ |
| Caffeine | ★ |
| Vitamin C | ★★★★ |
| Chlorophyll | ★★ |
| The above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc. | |
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Product info |
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| Product name: | Sencha of the Autumn Moon |
| Ingredients: | 100% aracha from Wazuka, Kyoto |
| Tea plant: | Yabukita, 20 years old |
| Cultivation notes: | Open air |
| Harvest period: | October |
| Processing notes: | Light steaming (30 sec) |
| Product size: | 1 bag (24.5 x 11.5 x 2.0 cm / 9.65 x 4.53 x 0.79 in) |
| Weight of contents: | 100 g / 3.53 oz |
| Producer: | Akihiro Kita |
| Expiration: | Good for 6 months from shipment |
| Storage: | Seal tightly and refrigerate |
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