Kumon Queen Sencha

Kumaen Joō Sencha is a fresh, clean-character Japanese green tea from the Yame mountain tea gardens in Fukuoka Prefecture. The name Kumaen is primarily known for its excellent Yame teas: it has a family tea background where sencha is not a supporting actor, but one of the most beautiful forms of everyday tea drinking.

It's not flamboyant, not too heavy, not too sweet — rather straightforward, fresh, and balanced. Its aroma features freshly steamed tea leaves, green vegetal notes, and spring-like cleanliness. Its taste combines delicate umami, soft sweetness, a slight astringency, and a refreshing, well-rounded finish. It has a character typical of premium sencha teas.

It's a good choice for those who are just getting acquainted with higher-quality Japanese green teas, but also for those looking for a reliable, easy-to-prepare everyday sencha. In the morning, it's invigorating; in the afternoon, it clears the mind; and in the evening — prepared at a lower temperature — it reveals a calmer, softer side.

Flavor notes

• fresh, green vegetal character
• delicate umami
• soft sweetness
• slight, pleasant astringency
• clean, refreshing finish

Preparation suggestion

• Amount of tea: 5 g
• Amount of water: 140 ml
• Water temperature: 75 °C
• First infusion: 60 seconds
• Second infusion: pour immediately, at a slightly higher temperature
• Further infusions: shorter, then gradually longer steeping times

If you prefer a softer, sweeter cup, it's worth preparing it at around 65–70 °C. If you're looking for a fresher, more vibrant, greener character, you can go for a slightly higher temperature. The tea beautifully demonstrates how much the face of a sencha depends on small details: a few degrees, a few seconds, and the same leaf takes on a different light.

Who do we recommend it to?

To those looking for a clean, drinkable, classic Japanese sencha for everyday tea drinking. It's not too heavy, not too astringent, yet it has depth and character. A kind, reliable tea — like a good start to the morning when you're finally not rushing through your own life.