Fukamushi Sencha - Yame

Kumaen Fukamushi Sencha 100g

Fukamushicha is a variation of sencha in which the leaves are steamed for at least 60 seconds (sometimes longer) – unlike regular sencha, which is steamed for 30–40 seconds.  Due to prolonged steaming, the leaves become very soft, easily break apart, and the dry tea becomes granular, with a powdery consistency.

A popular recipe from the Kumamoto area, a blend of two tea plant varieties: Yabukita, known for its fragrance, and Okuyutaka, rich in umami, are featured in this tea.

🔍 Key features:

• The brew will be vibrant, opalescent, slightly cloudy, deep green , with tiny leaf pieces floating in it – you could say you are “really drinking more leaves” due to the nutrients dissolved in the brew (catechin, chlorophyll, theanine, vitamins, minerals)

• In terms of taste, deep steaming gives the base leaf a natural sweetness; the first harvests of spring achieve a particularly intense umami.

  Preparation instructions

  Kyusu with teapot

  • Tea: 5 g (approx. 1 heaped teaspoon)

  • Water temperature: 60–70 °C

    1. Soaking: 45–60 seconds (the longer you soak, the more powerful it is)

       Soaking time:

    2. Soaking: 80 °C, 15–20 seconds

  Tip: Pour slowly, with interruptions, to avoid excessive dissolution and make the drink more balanced.

  Cold brew

  • Tea: 10 g to 500 ml of cold or room temperature water

  • Soaking: 3–4 hours in the refrigerator

  • Result: Sweet, smooth, low-caffeine, refreshing green tea

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  ✴️ Why is fukamushi special?

  • During deep steaming, the leaves break down into small particles, releasing more active ingredients (catechin, theanine, vitamins, antioxidants) into the water.

  • The brew is cloudy, thick, and extremely green in color – this type of tea is almost "eaten," not just drunk.

  • It is balanced in taste: full, creamy, umami, yet softly refreshing.

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  Summary

  Kumaen Fukamushi Sencha offers a rich and soothing everyday tea experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced tea drinker, this tea perfectly conveys the depth of Japanese green tea traditions. It is stunning whether brewed cold or hot!