Metz Tea - Japan Sencha Mikado

Discover the timeless refinement of Metz Tea Japan Sencha Mikado. Handcrafted during the coveted spring harvest on the historic island of Kyushu, this premium green tea captures the ancient essence of Japanese tea culture. Every leaf is cultivated on ancestral fields, yielding an authentic, ethereal cup designed for those who seek uncompromised purity and a classic flavour profile.

According to legend, this meticulously prepared Sencha was once so valuable it was worth its weight in gold. Traders traversed the ancient Tokaido highway from Edo to Kyoto under the protection of Ronin, the samurai for hire who accepted this precious tea as payment. Today, Metz Tea brings this legendary heritage directly to your cup, blending and packing the pristine harvest right here in Canada to guarantee exceptional freshness.

Why Choose Japan Sencha Mikado?

• Classic Ethereal Flavour: This spring harvest delivers a remarkably clean, smooth, and vibrant green tea experience. The carefully steamed leaves release a balanced profile that honors traditional Japanese craftsmanship.
• Ancestral Kyushu Terroir: Grown on historic estates in the nutrient rich volcanic soils of Kyushu, these plants benefit from ideal misty climates that naturally concentrate the nutrients and depth within the leaf.
• Small Batch Canadian Blending: Every batch is processed and packed with rigorous attention to detail in Canada, ensuring unmatched quality control from the field to your teapot.

Sustainable and Safe Premium Tea

Metz Tea combines high end flavour with an unwavering commitment to food safety and environmental sustainability.

• Eco Friendly Design: Completely plant based and plastic free. The woven tea bags, strings, tags, and overwrap envelopes are 100% compostable.
• Full Traceability: Every single batch is 100% trackable for total peace of mind regarding food safety.
• Global Quality Standards: Vacuum packed for maximum freshness and proudly processed under strict FSSC 22000 certified safety guidelines.

Product Details

• Ingredients: Green Tea
• Flavour Profile: Classic, ethereal, and smooth green tea notes
• Origin: Kyushu, Japan
• Packaging: 100% Compostable envelopes and tea bags
• Certifications: FSSC 22000 Certified
• Production: Small batch blended and packed in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Japan Sencha Mikado contain caffeine?

Yes, as a traditional spring harvest green tea, this blend naturally contains moderate caffeine levels, making it an excellent choice for a focused, clear headed morning or afternoon cup.

How do I best brew this tea?

To preserve the delicate nutrients and avoid bitterness, heat fresh, filtered water to 80 degrees Celsius. Pour over the compostable tea bag and steep gently for 2 to 3 minutes to reveal the smooth, ethereal green tea flavour.

What is the historical significance of this tea?

This Sencha is grown on the very same historic fields where crops were guarded by Ronin during the Edo period. It is crafted using traditional steaming methods that stop oxidation immediately after plucking, locking in the brilliant green colour and deep umami properties.