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Japanese Orchid Sencha

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We're proud to offer this award-winning, delicate sencha tea with refreshing notes of orchid and lily of the valley. This unique spring tea hails from Kagoshima, the southern most island of Japan. The Iccha Kariban is like that pure hit of nectar sucked right from the blossom of the honeysuckle vine. The cup is soft & smooth with a clean finish. 

Flavor: 

Refreshing, floral, smooth.

Health Benefits: 

Antioxidants: Rich in antioxidants that may aid in overall well-being, fighting free radicals, and promoting skin health.*

Weight Management: may boost metabolism, potentially aiding in weight management.*

Mood Enhancement: L-theanine in Sencha has a calming effect, helping reduce stress and enhance relaxation.*

Heart Health: Drinking Sencha regularly may lower bad cholesterol and improve your heart health.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with your healthcare practitioner before adding new products to your diet, especially if you have any existing health conditions or are taking medication.

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  • Processing Time: Orders are shipped from our warehouse within 2-3 business days, Monday–Friday, after payment and delivery address verification.

Returns Policy:

  • Tea Products: Tea cannot be returned as it is a food product. We recommend trying smaller sample sizes to ensure satisfaction before committing to larger bulk sizes.
  • Steepware Returns: For unopened/unused Steepware, we offer store credit (minus the cost of return shipping) within 30 days of your delivery date.
  • Incorrect or Damaged Items: If you received an incorrect or damaged item, please contact us via call or email within 30 days of your delivery date, and we will rectify the problem immediately!
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Steeping Guide
2 tsp
175
2 min
per 8 oz. water

Tasting Notes:

We're proud to offer this award-winning, delicate sencha tea with refreshing notes of orchid and lily of the valley. This unique spring tea hails from Kagoshima prefecture, on Kyushu, the southernmost island of Japan. The cup is soft, smooth, and very easy drinking with a sweet character and clean finish, making it a great introduction to Japanese green tea. Also known as Iccha Kariban, this new tea is versatile in preparation — it is amazing prepared hot, iced, and cold-brewed.

Features:

  • High-grade Japanese sencha tea
  • Tea Origins: Kagoshima, Japan
  • Global Tea Championships - Silver Medal
  • Also known as Iccha Kariban
  • Sample ~ 5 servings
  • 1/4 LB ~ 50 servings
  • Lifestyle-Friendly: Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Kosher-certified
  • Caffeine: Medium
  • Certified Kosher by OK Kosher

Ingredients: green tea

Plant-Based Sachet Material:

Our sachet tea bags are made using a certified non–GMO sugarcane-based material called NeoSoilon® and do not contain any petroleum-based plastics. Our material is a plant-based alternative, obtained from sugarcane fibers, which is 100% biodegradable and compostable.

Customer Reviews

Based on 22 reviews
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Heather
Flowery

It’s rich and flowery. Not like any sencha I’ve tasted. A nice change from the norm and a great price!

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Steve
Interesting, in a good way

I thought I'd try a different green tea, and this is it. I brewed my first cup hot, and it certainly does have a "green" grassy quality to it. Perhaps I steeped it longer than recommended, but I like it. I'm going to try it cold brewed as well as short steeped.

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Red
A great green tea

Some other reviewers talk about a ‘spinach’ aroma or flavor. I know what they mean, but I think they’re a bit off the mark.

While this tea is more floral than Gyokuro, it shares its vegetal flavor that I would describe as “green” or “wheatgrass,” rather than “spinach.” In my experience, this is common with Japanese green teas and isn’t something you get as often with Chinese greens.

This is a delightful Japanese green tea with a flavor profile that is forward enough to drink over ice.

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Helen
Japanese Orchid Sencha

One of my favorite Sencha teas!!! It has a lovely balance. I find it rather "flower-Y" and not "spinach-y" at all. It has a soft fragrance and yet strong fragrance.

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Susan
Lovely

I brewed this tea today from a sample packet of the loose leaf version. I would have sworn it had flowers added, like jasmine, but it was just the tea itself that had the floral characteristic, more subtle than jasmine but the perfume was definitely there in taste and smell and added a lovely dimension to this mild and satisfying green tea. I am looking forward to my next cup!

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