No. 69
Supreme Sencha - Loose Leaf Tea
Supreme Sencha is a 2026 Great Taste Award-winning loose-leaf Japanese green tea, bright and sea-fresh with grassy notes, natural sweetness and a complex, creamy mouthfeel.
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Supreme Sencha is a 2026 Great Taste Award-winning loose-leaf Japanese green tea, bright and sea-fresh with grassy notes, natural sweetness and a complex, creamy mouthfeel.
Supreme Sencha is a 2026 Great Taste Award-winning loose-leaf Japanese green tea, bright and sea-fresh with grassy notes, natural sweetness and a complex, creamy mouthfeel.
A Great Taste Award-Winning Japanese Green Tea Experience
Supreme Sencha is a 2026 Great Taste Award-winning loose-leaf Japanese green tea, bright and sea-fresh with grassy notes, natural sweetness and a complex, creamy mouthfeel.
Expertly steamed using traditional techniques, this premium green tea offers a smooth, balanced cup with delicate sweetness, fresh grassy notes, and very little bitterness.
If you're looking to buy green tea of exceptional quality or want to experience one of the best green tea varieties Japan has to offer, Supreme Sencha is an elegant everyday tea that never compromises on flavour.
What is Sencha Green Tea?
Sencha tea is Japan's most popular green tea, accounting for approximately 80% of Japanese tea production. Unlike many other teas, sencha green tea is gently steamed shortly after harvest to halt oxidation, preserving its vibrant colour, fresh flavour and natural antioxidants.
Our Japanese sencha tea is grown in the coastal tea gardens of Ise Bay, where generations of tea farmers have perfected their craft over more than 800 years. The leaves are carefully harvested, lightly steamed, rolled into their characteristic needle-like shape and dried to preserve their delicate flavour and aroma.
Tea Highlights
- Premium Great Taste Award-winning Japanese Sencha green tea
- Authentic Japanese sencha tea sourced from Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture
- Early spring harvest for exceptional freshness
- Fresh grassy character with natural sweetness and gentle umami
- Distinct sea-fresh notes with subtle salinity, low bitterness and astringency
- Ideal for customers seeking high-quality sencha green tea UK
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright green infusion with pale golden-green highlights
Aroma: Fresh-cut grass, steamed greens and subtle sea breeze notes
Flavour: Fresh vegetal sweetness with spinach, grass and gentle umami characteristics
Finish: Smooth, creamy and refreshing with delicate lingering sweetness
Iced: Crisp, clean and intensely refreshing
Hot: Rich, balanced and naturally comforting with excellent depth
Ingredients
Japanese Green Tea
How to Brew
Discover our brewing guide for green tea. To enjoy this premium loose leaf green tea at its best:
- 1 to 1/2tsps (2-3g) tea leaves per cup
- 200ml water at 80°C
- Steep for 2-3 minutes
For a teapot, use 1 to ½ tsps (2-3g) per person and adjust according to taste. Brewing at lower temperatures helps preserve the tea's natural sweetness whilst preventing bitterness.
For cold brew, add 2 to 3 tsps. of tea leaves into a teapot, fill with cold water and leave to brew for 8-10 hours or overnight for a more intense flavour.
Why Choose Supreme Sencha?
- Award-winning Japanese sencha from a renowned tea-growing region
- Crafted using traditional Japanese steaming methods
- Fresh spring harvest with a smooth, creamy, flavourful profile
- Perfect hot or cold, ideal for daily enjoyment or mindful tea rituals
- Excellent choice for those seeking the best green tea experience
Health Benefits
Like many premium green tea varieties, sencha tea is naturally rich in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds. Research suggest green tea is widely associated with supporting overall wellbeing and may help protect against oxidative stress as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Supreme Sencha also contains naturally occurring vitamin C and fluoride, making it a refreshing and nourishing choice for daily tea drinking. Most importantly, it offers exceptional flavour whilst remaining light, clean and naturally energising.
Origin & Craftsmanship
Grown in Ise Bay, Mie Prefecture, on Japan's Pacific coast, this exceptional tea benefits from a humid subtropical climate, mineral-rich growing conditions and centuries of tea-growing expertise.
The leaves are harvested early in the season, quickly steamed to halt oxidation, then carefully rolled and dried to preserve their vibrant character. This traditional process creates the distinctive long, needle-like leaves that produce Sencha's fresh flavour, vivid colour and signature creamy texture.
The result is an authentic Japanese sencha green tea that stands apart from mass-produced alternatives, delivering remarkable balance, freshness and complexity in every cup.
Further Reading & Related Teas
Indulge in the purity and elegance of authentic Japanese Sencha, a timeless loose leaf tea experience.
- Explore our premium green tea collection
- Discover our luxurious Gyokuro green tea
- Enjoy Sencha Goji Berry for a naturally fruity twist
- Learn how to brew sencha tea properly
- Discover the benefits of cold-brewed Japanese green tea
- Learn about the History of Japanese Tea
- Shop teaware for your green tea needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sencha green tea?
Sencha green tea is Japan's most popular tea, made from carefully harvested tea leaves that are steamed shortly after picking to preserve their freshness, colour and flavour. Known for its bright green infusion, natural sweetness and gentle umami character, Japanese Sencha green tea is enjoyed worldwide as one of the finest examples of premium green tea.
Does Supreme Sencha contain caffeine?
Yes, Supreme Sencha naturally contains caffeine, as it is made from pure Japanese green tea leaves. However, green tea typically contains less caffeine than coffee, making it a popular choice for those seeking gentle, sustained energy. The caffeine content can vary depending on brewing time, water temperature and the amount of tea used.
What are the benefits of Sencha green tea?
Like other high-quality green tea varieties, Sencha tea contains naturally occurring antioxidants, including catechins and polyphenols. Many people choose Japanese green tea as part of a balanced lifestyle due to its refreshing taste, natural antioxidant content and clean, uplifting character. It is also valued for providing gentle energy without the intensity often associated with coffee.
What is the best teaware for brewing Sencha tea?
Traditional Japanese teaware, such as a kyusu teapot, is often considered the best choice for brewing Sencha green tea. The fine mesh filter helps retain the delicate leaves while allowing the tea to infuse evenly. Look for teaware such as glass teacups and glass teapots as they help preserve the fresh grassy notes, natural sweetness and subtle umami of this premium Japanese Sencha tea.
What makes Supreme Sencha one of the best green teas?
Supreme Sencha stands out as one of the best green tea experiences thanks to its early spring harvest, traditional Japanese processing methods and award-winning quality. Carefully steamed and crafted in Japan's renowned tea-growing regions, it delivers a smooth, balanced cup with fresh vegetal notes, gentle sweetness, creamy texture and minimal bitterness, making it an exceptional premium Japanese green tea.
This tea offers a fresh cut grass and marine aroma and cloudy green infusion. A refined cup with grassy sweet and spinach notes and distinctly umami and creamy mouthfeel.
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