Tea from the southern plains is mellow, while tea from the northern mountainous regions is aromatic and robust due to the temperature difference.
Our job as "Tea Masters" is to bring out the deliciousness of the diverse varieties and characteristics of Kagoshima and Chiran teas.
Enjoy our carefully selected teas crafted by the master tea blender, Kenta Ikeda.
Since the era of Satsuma, Kagoshima has embraced and adopted foreign cultures. We enjoy change and transform it into our strength. Senchado was born from the desire to offer fresh and surprising teas using traditional methods.
Most teas are "blended teas," made by mixing different tea leaves. Our mastery lies in selecting and blending a variety of high-quality tea leaves to create an even more delicious flavor.
The delicate roasting technique that determines the degree of roasting with pinpoint accuracy, and the skill of selecting the finest tea leaves.
And the skill of selecting the finest tea leaves.
These three techniques , when combined create the exceptional taste that defines true craftsmanship.
知覧華
ちらん はな
Original blended CHIRAN CHA CHIRAN HANA
The exquisite blend that creates a perfect harmony of flavors, and the fiery roasting that draws out the richness. The overwhelming taste of “Hana” is brought to life by the red flames. This is the specialty of Tea Master 10th Dan, Ikeda.
浅蒸
あさむし
Light steamed green tea ASAMUSHI CHA
A supreme light-steamed tea that exudes a robust aroma within its refined taste. The elegance within its strength is a blessing from the misty soil of the northern Satsuma mountain region. The crystal-clear pale green hue is another hallmark of Ikeda's light-steamed teas.
深蒸
ふかむし
Deep steamed green tea FUKAMUSHI CHA
A richly rounded and mellow deep-steamed tea. This masterpiece is carefully crafted from tea leaves nurtured under the abundant sunlight of the vast southern Satsuma plains. The vivid, jade-colored hue is another signature beauty of deep-steamed tea.
玉露
ぎょくろ
The premium shade-grown green tea GYOKURO
A rich and full-bodied umami that fills your palate. The supreme aroma of gyokuro, crafted to perfection by Ikeda, delicately lingers in the nose, leaving a beautiful and enduring aftertaste—a blissful masterpiece.
発酵茶
はっこうちゃ
Fermented green tea HAKKOU CHA
A refreshing tanginess and rich, mellow flavor born from fermentation. The mature aroma, shaped by the quiet passage of time, is unparalleled. Ikeda’s fermented tea, crafted with expertise in sencha, is truly exceptional.
玄米茶
げんまいちゃ
Green tea with roasted brown rice GENMAI CHA
The harmonious aroma of roasted brown rice and sencha, perfectly balanced to complement each other without interference. The savory nuttiness of roasted rice paired with the refined finish of sencha creates a refreshing aftertaste, ideal for any meal—a signature touch of Ikeda's craftsmanship.
玉露焙じ茶
ぎょくろ
ほうじちゃ
Roasted GYOKURO GYOKURO HOJI CHA
A refined flavor where the umami of gyokuro meets the perfect roasted aroma. This exceptional masterpiece captures the bold essence of Kagoshima’s fertile soil, swiftly roasted over fierce flames while preserving the rich umami of gyokuro.
抹茶
まっちゃ
Japanese greeen tea organic MATCHA
Kagoshima tea boasts the largest area of organic tea fields and the highest production of tencha in Japan. Due to the challenges of organic cultivation, Kagoshima-grown matcha is considered rare. Would you like to try this exceptional organic matcha?
