Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Green
Brew temp
170°F
Steep time
1-2 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Steamed Japanese green from Uji-region farms, the method that keeps the leaves bright jade and the cup grassy-sweet rather than toasted. Slightly umami, slightly oceanic. Not asking for ceremony. Brew it short at 170°F and the leaves speak fast; push it past two minutes and the bitterness arrives uninvited.
Steamed, not fired. Grassy-sweet, faintly oceanic. Two minutes and no more. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve, without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for:daily green, Japanese style, umami lovers
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Green
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · daily green
- · Japanese style
- · umami lovers
- · light afternoon
Keep moving
Useful next clicks.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha Loose Leaf worth it?+
Steamed Japanese green from Uji-region farms, the method that keeps the leaves bright jade and the cup grassy-sweet rather than toasted. Slightly umami, slightly oceanic. Not asking for ceremony. Brew it short at 170°F and the leaves speak fast; push it past two minutes and the bitterness arrives uninvited. We keep it in the lineup for daily green and Japanese style.
How much caffeine is in Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha Loose Leaf?+
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for green tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 1-2 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha Loose Leaf need?+
Brew at 170°F for 1-2 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha Loose Leaf?+
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