{"title":"Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSencha is Japan's most popular green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a whole-leaf tea from \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e that is steamed soon after picking, which locks in a fresh, grassy, faintly marine flavour and a vivid green colour that pan-fired Chinese greens don't have. It's the everyday Japanese green: bright, clean and best brewed cooler than most teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur sencha is blended for Australian palates and packed in Melbourne in biodegradable packaging:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\/products\/tropical-ripple-pineapple-sencha\"\u003eTropical Ripple (Pineapple Sencha)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japanese sencha and matcha powder brightened with candied pineapple. Grassy and vivid green with a tropical sweetness that settles into a gentle, sweet finish. Available as loose leaf or tea bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to brew sencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha is temperature-sensitive — this is the one thing worth getting right. Use water at \u003cstrong\u003e70–80 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (not boiling), about one teaspoon (2–3 g) per cup, and steep just \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boiling water or a long steep will make it bitter and dull the green. It's also superb iced: brew double-strength and pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNew to sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-sencha-japanese-green-tea-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to sencha\u003c\/a\u003e covers what it is, sencha vs matcha, caffeine, benefits and brewing in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"tropical-ripple-pineapple-sencha","title":"熱帶の漣 (Pineapple Sencha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e熱帶の漣 (Tropical Ripple) is a pineapple sencha — Japanese sencha green tea with matcha powder and candied pineapple. Grassy, sweet and vivid green in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese sencha brings a fresh, grassy, faintly marine character that Chinese greens do not have, and the matcha powder deepens the colour and adds a creamy, savoury weight. Candied pineapple sits over the top — tropical and sweet, but it reads as fruit rather than lolly. Bright, full and unmistakably green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSencha green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — from Japan, steamed rather than pan-fired, which is what gives it the grassy, vivid character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha powder\u003c\/strong\u003e — for depth of colour and a creamy body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandied pineapple pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e — for tropical sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one teaspoon (about 2–3 g) per cup. Sencha is temperature-sensitive: pour water at \u003cstrong\u003e70–80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and steep just \u003cstrong\u003e60–90 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Boiling water will make it bitter and dull the colour. Superb iced — brew double-strength and pour over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to drink it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaytime. A good desk tea, an iced summer drink, or something bright after training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the O2H \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\"\u003egreen tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e — blended for Australian palates and packed in Melbourne in biodegradable packaging. New to Japanese green tea? Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/what-is-sencha-japanese-green-tea-guide\"\u003ewhat sencha is and how to brew it\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f3ee; border-left:4px solid #7a5a3f; padding:16px 20px; margin:20px 0; font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade with JDV.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Ripple is a collaboration with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdvstore.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJDV\u003c\/a\u003e, the Melbourne homeware studio and coffee space in Prahran. Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/tropical-ripple-pineapple-sencha-jdv-collaboration\"\u003ethe story behind the collaboration\u003c\/a\u003e, or taste it brewed at JDV Market.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much caffeine is in a pineapple sencha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreen tea typically carries about 25–45 mg of caffeine per cup, and the matcha powder pushes this blend toward the upper end of that range — matcha is the whole leaf, so it brings more caffeine than steeped leaf alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between sencha and Chinese green tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha is steamed, which preserves a fresh, grassy, almost marine character and a vivid green colour. Most Chinese greens are pan-fired, giving a nuttier, mellower cup. 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