GREEN TEA SENCHA WATARAICHA - HAREBARE

An authentic experience from the lands of Watarai

Sencha Wataricha Green Tea - Harebare is a true treasure from the historic Watarai region of Mie Prefecture. This Sencha, the result of careful selection and processing, offers a unique and refined tasting experience.

Watarai City, located on the southern side of Mie Prefecture, is characterized by tea plantations along the Miyagawa River, which flows into Ise Bay. This area, known for its abundant fog, is recognized as a historic tea-producing area. It is prized for its processing techniques and has won numerous awards in various tea competitions. Most of Watarai tea is processed into a fine Sencha with a delicious aroma.

Characteristics of Sencha Wataricha Green Tea - Harebare

• Producer : Takayuki Yamaguchi
• Cultivar : Yabukita
• Quantity : 80 grams
• Origin : Grown in the Watarai area, famous for its mist-shrouded tea plantations.
• Taste : Sencha Wataricha has a balanced flavour, with fresh and vegetal notes, and a clean and persistent aftertaste.
• Aroma : The aroma is light and inviting, with hints of fresh grass and nature.
• Color : A bright, intense green, typical of high-quality Sencha.
• Production Process : Produced following the strict JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standard) standards, ensuring the highest quality and purity.
• Organic Certification : Ensures the absence of pesticides and chemicals.

A Green Treasure from the Watarai Mist

The Watarai region, with its humid climate and mist that envelops the tea plantations, provides an ideal environment for growing tea. Sencha Wataricha, produced in this area, is renowned for its quality and distinctive flavor. The Yabukita variety is the most widely grown in Japan, accounting for 75% of all tea plantations in the country. However, its beauty lies in the fact that, depending on the region and processing methods, the taste and aroma will be different.

How to Make Sencha Wataricha Green Tea - Herebare

Sencha Hot

1. Place 6 g of sencha leaves in the teapot. Once you have tried this amount, increase or decrease the leaves according to your preference.
2. Boil about 180 ml of water, and then let it cool down to 70/80 degrees (to cool quickly, it is recommended to pour the hot water into another container, the water will drop about 10 degrees). It is also recommended to use a thermometer so you can see the temperature.
3. Pour water into the teapot and wait 1 minute.
4. Pouring water too quickly can make the tea taste too harsh, so it is important to handle the teapot carefully and pour slowly to obtain a smooth and harmonious cup of tea. If you are making tea for more than one person, pour a little at a time into each cup to balance the intensity and color. Always remember to pour every last drop.
5. To prevent the second infusion from being too bitter, it is advisable to remove the lid of the teapot.
6. For the next infusions, after pouring the water into the teapot, immediately pour the tea. This will extract the aroma and not make the tea too astringent. Gradually increase the temperature of the water.

Cold Sencha

1. Pour cold water into a container and add some ice.
2. Place 10/15 g of sencha leaves in the teapot. Once you have tried this amount, increase or decrease the leaves according to your preferences. 
3. Pour 20/30 ml of water into the teapot and wait 3 minutes.
4. Pour the water slowly to obtain a cup of tea with a smooth and harmonious taste. If you prepare the tea for more than one person, pour a little at a time into each cup to balance the intensity and color. Always remember to pour until the last drop.
5. For the next infusions you can continue to pour cold water, or you can pour hot water.

Conservation

To preserve freshness, we recommend that once the matcha sachet is opened, it be closed tightly and stored in a cool, dry place (outside the fridge), away from direct light. Once opened, consume within a month.

For storage, the closed and never opened package should be kept in a cold place such as the refrigerator for up to approximately 6 months.

Why choose Sencha Wataricha Green Tea - Harebare?

Unique Origin : Coming from the historic Watarai region, famous for producing high-quality tea.

Superior Quality : Produced following traditional methods and rigorous quality standards.

Distinctive Flavor : The foggy climate gives the tea a fresh and unique flavor.

Versatility : Perfect to enjoy at any time of the day.

Wataricha Green Tea Sencha - Harebare is a sensory experience that will transport you to the lands of Watarai. A tea that tells a story, a legacy and a commitment to quality.