HANA Sencha
HANA Sencha
🌟NEW🌸Hana (花) means “flower” or “blossom” in Japanese, and the name says it all: this green tea has a natural aroma of cherry blossoms thanks to the special Shizu cultivar (tea bush variety). A floral, aromatic premium green tea with a slightly sweet, fruity aftertaste. The tea is as natural as possible to preserve its fresh flavor with floral notes: coarsely sorted, it may contain some tea blossoms or stems, and the tea leaves have an almost wild appearance. It is produced by Susumu San from the small town of Kawane in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Variety: Sencha (loose-leaf green tea, unshaded)
Characteristics: floral, aromatic and mild, slightly fresh, good umami, delicate fruity notes in the aftertaste
Producer: Susumu San
Cultivation: no pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Kawane (Shizuoka), Japan
Harvest: 1st harvest 2026
Cultivar: Shizu
Content: 100g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)
The tea leaves from the “Shizu” bush variety give our HANA Sencha its unique sakura aroma: unlike other “cherry blossom teas,” which have sakura petals or artificial flavorings added, HANA Sencha consists of 100% pure Shizu green tea.
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Natural cherry blossom aroma thanks to the special Shizu cultivar (tea plant variety). A floral, aromatic premium green tea with a slightly sweet, fruity aftertaste. Very fresh, floral, and with a very subtle fruity aftertaste.
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This Sencha comes from Kawane in Shizuoka Prefecture, right in the heart of Japan. Susumu-san’s tea farm is run without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Susumu-san himself worked in the Japanese tea industry for many years and has been growing his own tea exclusively for us for several years now.
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The Sencha is, of course, grown entirely without pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Susumu-san uses tea bushes of the Shizu cultivar for his floral Sencha. This variety of tea plant is more aromatic, floral, and sweeter than Yabukita. Not sure what that means? We explain it in our FAQ. -
Due to its intense aroma, Hana Sencha is best brewed with a light infusion, at moderately high temperatures (60–70 degrees), and with short steeping times (45–60 seconds). We’ve discovered two variations that work well for us:
Japanese: 4 teaspoons per teapot (400 ml) / 70 degrees / 45 seconds
For a floral, mildly fresh, and slightly sweet infusion, we recommend a water temperature of 60–70°C and a steeping time of 45 seconds. Subsequent infusions only require 10–20 seconds at 70°C. Finally, you can finish with the last infusion at 80–90°C.Chinese: 3–4 teaspoons per teapot (400 ml) / 75 degrees / 75 seconds
For an intense infusion, we recommend a temperature of 75°C and a steeping time of 75 seconds. This is roughly equivalent to the preparation of classic oolong and results in a particularly floral yet intense infusion. For the second infusion, let it steep at 80°C for about 15 seconds. This brings out more freshness and a slight fruitiness. For the third infusion, steep at 90°C for 20 seconds. Additional infusions are possible—ideally at an even higher temperature and with a longer steeping time.
Cold brew
Our Senchas are also particularly well-suited for cold brewing: simply pour cold water over double the amount of Sencha and let it steep for 10–15 minutes. Your delicious refreshment is ready. Our tutorial video below shows you this simple and super refreshing brewing method.
Storage
HANA Sencha comes in a sealed, resealable aroma pouch. This makes it super easy to dispense, and the tea stays fresh for a long time.
Lovingly handcrafted set of two cups for your favorite drink. Produced by the small pottery Yamajun-Seito from Toki in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The set consists of a female & a male Tanuki - unfortunately only very limited available, because the demand is extremely high & each cup is produced by hand.
Origin: Toki, Gifu, Japan
Capacity: approx. 300ml
Height: 8.8cm
Diameter: 8.8cm (thickest part)
Weight: 270g