The Tao Of Tea Sencha, 1-Pounds

Our Organic Sencha Tea Makes A Jade-Colored Brew With A Bright, Grassy, And Oceanic Aroma, And A Smooth, Mildly Sweet Taste 100% Organic Green Tea Leaves Honoring Old Wisdom Making Handcrafted Tea Has Become Less Common Over The Years In Favor Of More Modern, Mechanized Methods Serving Knowledge We Learn And Share About Tea Through Service And Daily Practice. Our Teahouses Are Located In Portland, Oregon Like Tao, The Art Of Tea Is Universal. We Began Our Work With Tea With The Intent To Be A Connecting Thread For Tea Culture. Based In Portland, Oregon, We Are A Pure Leaf Tea Company Comprised Of Tea Enthusiasts From Different Backgrounds And Countries Shizuoka, Located In The Center Of Japan, Is An Ideal Tea Growing Region With An Average Annual Temperature Of 60°F (15°C). With The Exception Of The Northern Mountainous Region, The Prefecture Has A Mild Maritime Climate And Snow Is Rare On The Plains. Teas From The Prefecture Will Vary In Taste Based Upon The Season Of The Year, Elevation, And Method Of Steaming The Leaves. The Art Of Sencha, Also Referred To As ‘The Art Of Steeped Tea,’ Was Introduced Into Japan In The Second Half Of The Seventeenth Century. Most Of The People Responsible For This Were Refugees, Monks, And Intellectuals From China, Who Fled Their Country After The Fall Of The Ming Dynasty In 1644. Tea Scholars Have Stated That Sencha, As A Tradition Of Drinking Tea, Has Contributed Highly To The Development Of The Aesthetic Sensibilities Of The Japanese, Similar To ‘Chanoyuã¢Â’ Or The ‘Powdered Tea Ceremony.’