Agata no Mori Sencha

Shichimeien Agata no Mori Sencha

Agata no Mori is one of Horii Shichimeien's most beautifully balanced senchas: a fragrant, clean, subtly umami Japanese green tea, where fresh vegetal notes and the characteristic lively astringency of senchas harmoniously blend.

This is not an over-the-top, thick, deep green-flavored tea, but rather a classic, easy-to-drink Uji sencha. The cup is light, clear, and fresh: first comes the green, slightly sweet aroma, followed by a delicate umami and a clean, refreshing finish. It has just enough character to be memorable, yet is light enough to become a part of everyday tea drinking.

According to Horii Shichimeien's recommendation, this is the sencha to choose if one doesn't know which sencha to start with. This speaks volumes about it: Agata no Mori beautifully represents the world of Japanese sencha, while requiring no special prior knowledge. It's a great choice for those seeking a clean, elegant Japanese green tea, but also for those who are already familiar with senchas and want a reliable, delicious, and balanced tea for everyday use.

Flavor Profile

• fresh, green aroma
• subtle umami
• mild natural sweetness
• lively but not harsh astringency
• clean, refreshing finish

Preparation Suggestion

Agata no Mori works particularly well at lower temperatures. For a softer, sweeter, more umami character, prepare with water at approximately 60 °C. With warmer water, it shows a livelier, fresher, more astringent side.

Recommended ratio: 5–7 g tea / 150–200 ml water
Water temperature: approx. 60–70 °C
First infusion: 60–90 seconds
Subsequent infusions: shorter steeping times, to taste

It can also be prepared beautifully with cold steeping: in this case, the tea shows its softer, sweeter, smoother side, the astringency recedes, and the umami and fresh green character gently come to the forefront.