{"product_id":"ariel-chinese-sencha-green-tea","title":"ARIEL Chinese Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Chinese-grown green tea processed in the Japanese sencha style – steamed immediately after harvest rather than pan-fired, which is the defining process step that distinguishes sencha from traditional Chinese green tea. Available in 60-count compostable pyramid tea bags for service simplicity, in 90 g loose leaf tins for shelf programs, and in 1 kg loose leaf bulk for foodservice operations running by the cup. The cup pours pale green-gold with a soft vegetal character; serves equally well hot or chilled over ice for summer service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup pours a clear pale green-gold with a soft vegetal aroma. The character is mellow and slightly sweet, with the bright, grassy quality that defines steamed green tea – distinct from the more roasted, nutty profile of pan-fired Chinese green tea. Low astringency at the recommended steep, no bitterness if the temperature window is respected, and a clean finish that holds up to a second infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChinese Sencha is the result of applying Japanese processing technique to Chinese-grown leaf: the leaves are steamed within hours of harvest to halt oxidation, then rolled and dried. The steaming method preserves a brighter green colour and a more vegetal cup character than pan-firing, the traditional Chinese method. The result is a tea that drinks like a Japanese sencha at a more accessible price point – a credible position for menus that want the steamed-green character without the cost of a Japanese-grown sencha. Green tea is naturally rich in antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 250 ml at 90 °C for 2 minutes. The shorter steep window matters operationally: green tea pulls bitterness past 2 ½ minutes, and the steamed sencha character reads cleanest in a brief, well-controlled infusion. At commercial scale, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 portions at 2.5 g per cup. Each 250 ml serving contains zero calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Whole leaf green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 bags, 90 g loose leaf tin, 1 kg loose leaf bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kosher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Humaniterra Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, loose leaf, compostable teabags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"90 g loose leaf","offer_id":43358987485235,"sku":"TARIO03VTCN11PF01","price":8.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":43358987518003,"sku":"TARIORIVTCN11F001","price":38.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44259679043635,"sku":"TARIORIVTCN11V001","price":35.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bags","offer_id":43358987550771,"sku":"TARIO01VTCN11S060","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/The_Vert_Sencha_Chinois_en_feuilles_90g_066166002531.jpg?v=1768492477","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-chinese-sencha-green-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}