Sencha cultivation at altitude: mountain magic for the taste buds
Hey, grab a cup and make yourself comfortable, because now we're diving together from lofty heights into the wonderfully crazy world of Sencha tea.
Capricious weather as a secret ingredient
At over 400 meters altitude the weather is crazy, but that's exactly what our Sencha loves. It is like a gentle lullaby of cool air and veils of mist that tell stories of aromas and secrets to the tea leaves as they grow.
The climate – Sencha’s secret hero
Sun, rain and a touch of magic
Each growing region brings its own weather – sometimes more sun, sometimes more rain. These climatic differences conjure up a palette of flavors as diverse as the landscapes themselves.
The art of growth
At higher altitudes, where the air is thinner and the sun is more intense, the tea leaves become true aroma artists. Slower, more deliberate, as if they were turning every ray of sunshine and every drop of water into pure explosions of taste.
Air and Soil – The Fragrance Artists
Imagine each leaf breathing the purest mountain air and drawing strength from soil richer than a gourmet chef's dreams. The result? A tea that tastes like it has captured the whispers of the mountains.
A taste that tells stories
Sencha from these heights is like a melody - sweet, with a touch of umami, and so delicate that bitterness is just a distant memory. Every cup tells you a new story.
Health in green, sun in the leaves
At this altitude, the leaves soak up the sun like little solar cells. More antioxidants, vitamins, minerals – a real feast for your body. Theanine is the key to calm. At these heights it grows in the leaves like calm on a silent night. One cup of this and the stress melts like snow in the sun.
Sencha world tour: from peak to peak
Shizuoka – The green heart of Japan
Shizuoka is the Sencha King among prefectures. Here, overlooking majestic Mount Fuji, the leaves thrive in a mild, almost pampering climate. It is like a constant spring breeze blowing through the tea gardens.
Kagoshima – The Sunny South
We continue to Kagoshima, in the very south of Japan. Imagine you are on the beach, the sun is shining and the Sakurajima volcano greets you in the distance. Here the tea leaves grow faster, thanks to the extra portion of sunshine and a breeze from the sea.
Uji – The cradle of tea
Uji, that is pure history. In this region, considered the birthplace of Japanese tea, you will find a climate that gently embraces the tea leaves - humid, often foggy, like nature's gentle kiss.
Kyushu – The Warm Island Paradise
Kyushu is almost like a tropical island paradise for tea. Warm, humid, and always a bit like a vacation. Here the leaves mature in an environment that allows them to be completely themselves - alive and full of energy.
A journey for the senses
The mountain air and the special climate give Sencha tea a kick that takes its taste and health benefits to a whole new level.
It's like a dance of the elements: the sun, the wind and the clouds all play a role. And then the people who grow and prepare the tea – they are the real artists. With every careful touch, every loving look at the tea leaves, they bring out the best in this green wonder.
For you as a tea lover, this means: A sip of this Sencha is like a symphony in your mouth. You taste the highs, the freshness, the deep green. And he's healthy too! Packed with antioxidants and other good stuff your body will love.