Summer here in Ujitawara, Kyoto is swelteringly hot. To deal with the summer heat, we would like to introduce two special enjoyments to enhance the pure, elegant flavor of Tencha.

First of all, we recommend brewing Tencha stronger than usual. To intensify the depth of flavor, you can increase the quantity of tea leaves of Tencha. Add an additional 25 - 50% tea leaves and follow the brewing temperatures and times listed above (A Tip to Enjoy Tencha). Even if you add extra Tencha tea leaves, the flavor will remain pure with no off-flavors, since tea leaves for Tencha are not kneaded. Unlike Sencha or Gyokuro, which are dried and kneaded by crumpling, the cells of Tencha tea leaves are not broken down. You will certainly enjoy the quite deep mellow and pure elegant flavor of Tencha.

We also recommend enjoying a cup of tea in the early hours of the morning in the summer. Even in the summer season, this time of day has a quiet, cool and calm atmosphere, which will also calm and cool you. Tencha, which is used to make Matcha, contains much Theanine and Caffeine. Theanine is one kind of amino acid, which helps to relax the mind and body. After your mind and body relax, Caffeine works to improve your concentration, which will continue for 1.5 to 3 hours or more. You can guard against heat fatigue and dehydration with our pure and elegant Tencha tea. It is indeed a special treat to start the day.

We hope that the above tips will help to deepen your green moment in the summer, and help you to stay cool and beat the heat!