Loose Leaf Green Tea (Sencha)
Japanese sencha is the most widely consumed green tea in Japan, and for good reason — it strikes a perfect balance between grassy freshness, natural sweetness, and a clean, lingering finish that makes it one of the most satisfying teas to drink cold. When cold brewed, sencha develops a flavour profile that's noticeably different from hot-brewed green tea: the bitterness almost completely disappears, leaving behind a smooth, naturally sweet, lightly vegetal taste that's incredibly refreshing on a hot day. To cold brew sencha, simply add a generous amount of loose leaf to cold water and steep in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours. The result is a pale golden-green liquid that's delicate and nuanced — nothing like the bitter, astringent green tea you might have had from a tea bag. Premium sencha is grown in Japan's famous tea-growing regions, and the quality difference between loose leaf and bagged green tea is substantial. If you've ever thought you didn't like green tea, cold-brewed loose leaf sencha might completely change your mind. Serve it plain over ice or with a thin slice of lemon.
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