Island Teas takes great pride in bringing you these prized teas. Each is Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI), an independent service organization developed specifically for the purpose of certifying the authenticity of produce which is organically grown. Cultivated with a zealous adherence to organic regulations, these teas and herbs are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides, using only sustainable agricultural methods. In the early spring, farmers in the Uji district, traditional center of the Japanese tea industry, cover the tender young leaves with bamboo screens to protect them from the afternoon sun. The name Sencha is said to be derived from the way it was originally drunk, that is, by decocting in Japanese word of SENJIRU. The leaves are first steamed and then hand-rubbed and dried. This is the most popular kind of tea among the Japanese and consists about 80% of all Green tea produced in Japan. The trees are not covered with a shade so that their leaves contain a high percentage of Caffeine, Tannin and well-balanced Vitamins and are particularly rich in Vitamin C. Our high quality Sencha leaves have a beautiful green color, earthy aroma and the shape of thin straight needles. The latter is the result of a skilled and elaborate handiwork of rubbing which helps the components to be readily dissolved into hot water. When poured into a cup, Sencha is colored bright yellow. Its aroma is light and refreshing and its taste is a perfect harmony of sweetness and bitterness. As a result of these qualities, Uji Sencha has been the tea lovers' most popular choice in Japan.
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