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Sayama Tea

Sayama Tea

How to Brew Sayama Tea: Getting the Most from a Deep-Roasted Sencha

Sayama tea's thick leaves and hi-ire roast reward slightly different brewing than standard sencha. Water temperature, timing, and how to re-steep.

Sayama Tea

What Is Sayama Tea?

Sayama tea is a Japanese green tea grown in Saitama, one of the northernmost major tea regions of Japan, known for its rich, full-bodied flavor.