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Fukamushi Sencha

深蒸し煎茶

Deep steamed green, from Kagoshima, Japan.

Green tea

Fukamushi Sencha is strongest on body, smoothness and vegetal. Typical tasting words: steamed greens, nori, spinach, broth, sweet pea. Pioneered in Shizuoka during the mid-20th century to mitigate bitterness and thick leaf texture from low-altitude harvests. Valued for its cloudy, rich emerald liquor, dense mouthfeel, and low astringency in everyday brewing.

Also known as Deep Steamed Sencha and Fukamushicha.

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The profile

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sweetness3bitterness1astringency1umami3brightness2body4smoothness4aroma intensity3finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity0vegetal4marine3nutty0toasty0malty0honey0spicy0woody0earthy0smoky0creamy2citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Kagoshima, Japan
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Yabukita
Harvest: spring, first flush
Elevation: low
Oxidation: 0 to 2%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: broken
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: not for ageing
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: extended steaming, then primary rolling, then secondary rolling, then final rolling, then drying.

Caffeine

A cup of Fukamushi Sencha carries a typical estimate of 35 mg of caffeine, within a range of 25 to 50 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	70 to 75 °C	45 s, 30 s, 60 s
Gongfu, 100 ml	4 g	70 to 75 °C	30 s, 20 s, 30 s, 45 s, 60 s, 90 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	2 to 5 hours

Up to 3 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
morning
midday
after_meal
relaxing

Pairs with sushi, dim_sum and seafood. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.