Sencha – Tea-Guy

Tea 201 - Why Japanese Greens Are Unique

by Tea-Guy on January 17, 2012 in Article, Japanese Tea, Tea, Tea 101, Tea 201 • 2 Comments

Japanese Tea. Usually this means green tea of some kind but why is it so special?

Morning Cup #34 - Sen Cha

by Tea-Guy on November 15, 2011 in Bagged Tea, Green Tea, Japanese Tea, Morning Cup, Tea, Tea Bags • 0 Comments

Today's cup is a Sen Cha (Sencha) from Sugimoto USA.

Pineapple Guava (52teas)

by Tea-Guy on October 21, 2009 in 52 Teas, Flavored Tea, Fruit Tea, Green Tea, Loose Tea, Reviews, Tea • 1 Comment

I've been on a fruit kick recently. I bought a big container of grapefruit. I've been eating apples constantly. And There's this Pineapple Guava Green Tea from 52teas to close the chapter out!

Niagara Peach Sencha (Tropical Tea Co.)

by Tea-Guy on August 19, 2009 in Flavored Tea, Fruit Tea, Green Tea, Loose Tea, Reviews, Tea, Tropical Tea Co. • 0 Comments

Some days you want something strong in your cup, some days you want something light. This Niagara Peach Sencha from Tropical Tea Co. is certainly of the light variety.

Yanagi Style Sencha (Harney & Sons)

by Tea-Guy on June 24, 2009 in Green Tea, Harney & Sons, Japanese Tea, Loose Tea, Reviews • 0 Comments

Japanese Sencha has many a style and flavor profile. Some are very grassy and bold. Others are light and sweet. One of my all-time favorites is the Yanagi style sencha which many say resembles the "needle" like leaves of the willow tree. Leading to it's nickname "willow tea."