Agata no mori sencha

🌿 Shichimeien - Agata no Mori Sencha

A tea that carries the spirit of the landscape

Shichimeien’s tea fields are located in a quiet, green area of ​​Uji, a suburb of Kyoto, where tea has been grown for centuries. This batch, Agata no Mori , takes its name from the “Agata Forest” that towers over the tea garden – a dense, protective grove of trees that not only defines the spirit of the place, but also shapes the character of the tea.

The leaves of tea bushes growing in protected microclimates on forest edge plots are particularly fresh and vibrant. The forest buffers the heat, catches the wind, provides shade and moisture, creating the unique aromas that are characteristic of Agata no Mori sencha.

This tea is not a loud celebratory one , but a quiet but deep character striving for natural balance . Its taste is clean, delicately green, slightly woody, sweet, yet fresh. Its aroma truly has the “smell of the forest” – but not of the wild, but of the gentle, light-flecked, quiet forest, covered with dew in the morning.

📍 Producer background – Shichimeien family

Shichimeien is a historic tea garden that has been in operation for seven generations in the city of Uji, a region known as the cradle of Japanese tea. The family is committed to traditional processing, but at the same time they are open to exploring new paths. With each of their batches, including this one, they aim to honestly reflect the natural environment and the character of the variety in the cup.

🍵 Flavor profile

This tea is not loud, but rather “speaks in beautiful silence” – for those who appreciate fine details and natural harmony.

☕ Preparation suggestions

1. Asian style (gaiwan or hohin):

• Quantity : 4 g tea

• Water temperature : 65–70 °C

• Soaking time : 60–90 seconds

• Multiple infusions : 3–4 times, gradually increasing the temperature and time

With this method, the sweeter, softer character first comes to the fore, followed by the more pronounced green-woody notes.

2. Western style (in a cup or teapot):

• Quantity : 5 g tea / 300 ml water

• Water temperature : 70–75 °C

• Soaking : 1–1.5 minutes

• Second-third pouring : if possible, raise the temperature to around 80 °C

This method is a comfortable and friendly way to get to know this silky-character sencha.

3. Cold brew:

• 5–6 g tea / 500 ml water

• Soaking time : 6–8 hours in the refrigerator

• The result: an extremely refreshing, woody-green aroma, soft sencha with little bitterness.

🎋 Who do we recommend it to?

This tea is a perfect choice for:

• For those who like to delve into the world of Japanese green teas

• Those looking for natural authenticity in a cup

• Those who are not looking for loud taste sensations, but for delicate balance and clarity

• Those who are sensitive to detail and love tea that tells a story – but only if we pay attention