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SENCHA "AYA" UKIYOE

Sencha green tea | Japan

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TASTING NOTE

Sencha Aya: The Harmony and Gentleness of Japanese Terroir

Sencha Aya is a high-quality Japanese green tea, selected by Lupicia for its remarkable finesse and balance. Its name, Aya, evokes the beauty of its colors and the care taken in its preparation. It is the ideal choice for tea lovers seeking a refreshing, crisp, and bitterness-free beverage.

The Secret to its Gentleness: Long Steaming (Fukamushi)

The unique characteristic of Sencha Aya lies in its production process, known as Fukamushi. Unlike traditional Sencha (Asamushi), which undergoes only a short steaming, this tea benefits from a prolonged steaming process.

This method, while delicate, allows for a deeper breakdown of the leaf cells, offering several unique advantages:

  • A Richer Texture: The tea becomes denser, almost creamy on the palate.
  • A vibrant color: The infusion takes on a deep, rich, and opaque green hue, beautiful in a white porcelain cup.
  • Reduced bitterness: The long steaming process releases the sweet components and umami of the leaf while neutralizing astringency.


A smooth and approachable flavor profile

Thanks to the Fukamushi process, Sencha Aya offers a naturally rounded and mellow flavor. It evokes the sweetness of young spring shoots, with vegetal nuances reminiscent of the freshness of fields after the rain. It's an excellent introduction to the complexity of Japanese green teas without the harshness sometimes associated with conventional harvests.

Sensory Profile: Clarity and Serenity

  • On the nose: A lively and fresh aroma, very green, with hints of crushed leaves.
  • On the palate: A silky and full-bodied attack. The Fukamushi method brings an immediate richness of flavor, dominated by notes of young shoots and a touch of sweetness.
  • Texture: Thicker and more velvety than a classic Sencha, offering a sensation of fullness.
  • Finish: A fresh, very smooth persistence that leaves an impression of serenity.
  • Liquor color: A deep and intense emerald green, characteristic of Fukamushi teas.

Why choose Aya Sencha?

  • Nutritional richness: Because the leaves are more "opened" by the long steaming process, more nutrients and antioxidants are released into the infusion.
  • Ease of enjoyment: Its smoothness makes it an ideal tea for everyday consumption.
  • Excellent as a cold brew: As iced tea (Mizudashi), Sencha Aya reveals incredible clarity and freshness, while retaining its natural creaminess.
  • Iconic packaging: Available loose or in our famous illustrated metal tins, perfect for gifting or preserving the freshness of the leaves.
  • Ingredients: Green tea
  • Type of tea and origin: Japanese long-steamed sencha green tea, Fukamushi type
  • Cultivar: Asatsuyu
  • Can be re-infused: 1 - 2 times
  • Number of infusions for 50g: about 15
  • Reference : 8048

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SENCHA "AYA" UKIYOE

Sencha green tea | Japan

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TASTING NOTE

Sencha Aya: The Harmony and Gentleness of Japanese Terroir

Sencha Aya is a high-quality Japanese green tea, selected by Lupicia for its remarkable finesse and balance. Its name, Aya, evokes the beauty of its colors and the care taken in its preparation. It is the ideal choice for tea lovers seeking a refreshing, crisp, and bitterness-free beverage.

The Secret to its Gentleness: Long Steaming (Fukamushi)

The unique characteristic of Sencha Aya lies in its production process, known as Fukamushi. Unlike traditional Sencha (Asamushi), which undergoes only a short steaming, this tea benefits from a prolonged steaming process.

This method, while delicate, allows for a deeper breakdown of the leaf cells, offering several unique advantages:

  • A Richer Texture: The tea becomes denser, almost creamy on the palate.
  • A vibrant color: The infusion takes on a deep, rich, and opaque green hue, beautiful in a white porcelain cup.
  • Reduced bitterness: The long steaming process releases the sweet components and umami of the leaf while neutralizing astringency.


A smooth and approachable flavor profile

Thanks to the Fukamushi process, Sencha Aya offers a naturally rounded and mellow flavor. It evokes the sweetness of young spring shoots, with vegetal nuances reminiscent of the freshness of fields after the rain. It's an excellent introduction to the complexity of Japanese green teas without the harshness sometimes associated with conventional harvests.

Sensory Profile: Clarity and Serenity

  • On the nose: A lively and fresh aroma, very green, with hints of crushed leaves.
  • On the palate: A silky and full-bodied attack. The Fukamushi method brings an immediate richness of flavor, dominated by notes of young shoots and a touch of sweetness.
  • Texture: Thicker and more velvety than a classic Sencha, offering a sensation of fullness.
  • Finish: A fresh, very smooth persistence that leaves an impression of serenity.
  • Liquor color: A deep and intense emerald green, characteristic of Fukamushi teas.

Why choose Aya Sencha?

  • Nutritional richness: Because the leaves are more "opened" by the long steaming process, more nutrients and antioxidants are released into the infusion.
  • Ease of enjoyment: Its smoothness makes it an ideal tea for everyday consumption.
  • Excellent as a cold brew: As iced tea (Mizudashi), Sencha Aya reveals incredible clarity and freshness, while retaining its natural creaminess.
  • Iconic packaging: Available loose or in our famous illustrated metal tins, perfect for gifting or preserving the freshness of the leaves.
  • Ingredients: Green tea
  • Type of tea and origin: Japanese long-steamed sencha green tea, Fukamushi type
  • Cultivar: Asatsuyu
  • Can be re-infused: 1 - 2 times
  • Number of infusions for 50g: about 15
  • Reference : 8048

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BRONZE PRIZE 2020 - JAPANESE TEA SELECTION COMPETITION

"Japanese Tea Selection Paris" is the only Japanese tea competition in France. Each year, many Japanese tea producers participate and the competition is enjoying growing success in France and Japan. Under the direction of the Japanese Tea Ambassador to France appointed by the "Japanese Tea Instructor" association, applicants are judged through rigorous examinations.
The 2 stages of the competition take place in different places and welcome judges from all backgrounds, made up of chefs & future French chefs and other specialists in the catering trade in France (chefs, tea buyers, sommeliers). The assessment is based on 3 criteria: Flavor, Fragrance and Color.

  • The Alliance of the Asatsuyu and Fukamushi Cultivars

    The Asatsuyu Cultivar: The "Natural Gyokuro"

    Sencha Aya derives its unique character from the Asatsuyu cultivar. Nicknamed the "Natural Gyokuro" by Japanese experts, this cultivar is one of the rarest and most sought-after. Its distinguishing feature? It possesses such pronounced sweetness and richness in amino acids (umami) that it rivals the most prestigious shaded teas, despite being grown in full sun.

    By choosing Asatsuyu for Sencha Aya, Lupicia guarantees a cup that is:

    • Brilliantly sweet: A natural absence of bitterness, even for an unshaded tea.
    • Vibrantly emerald green: A leaf and liquor color of rare intensity.
    • With notes of chestnut and tender grass: A rich and complex aromatic profile.

    The Fukamushi Method: The Essence of Smoothness

    To enhance the delicate leaves of Asatsuyu, Sencha Aya is processed using the Fukamushi method (long steaming). Unlike the traditional method, the leaves are subjected to intense steam two to three times longer.

    This extended heat treatment radically transforms the tea:

    • Velvety Texture: The leaf cell walls are more fragmented, releasing more soluble components. This gives Sencha Aya its almost creamy texture and a very comfortable mouthfeel.
    • Deep Color: The infusion doesn't produce a pale yellow, but a deep, cloudy green, a sign of a tea rich in nutrient-dense leaf particles.
    • Umami Extraction: The Fukamushi method enhances the natural sweetness of the Asatsuyu cultivar, resulting in an exceptionally smooth infusion, ideal for those who dislike the astringency of green teas.

  • Why does this combination make Sencha Aya a unique tea?

    The link between the Asatsuyu cultivar and Fukamushi creates a perfect synergy. Where other teas emphasize strength or bitterness, Sencha Aya focuses on fullness. Asatsuyu brings aromatic elegance, while Fukamushi contributes the strength and smoothness of the liquor.

    Sommelier's tip: Thanks to this production method, Sencha Aya releases its aromas very quickly. A short infusion is all it takes to obtain an incredibly rich cup, packed with all the vitamins and antioxidants contained in the leaf.

    A Concentrate of Vitality and Serenity

    Thanks to the unique combination of the Asatsuyu cultivar and the Fukamushi method, Sencha Aya is not only a delight for the palate, but also a true ally for well-being. Because the leaves are more "opened" by the long steaming process, they release a higher concentration of catechins (antioxidants) and theanine, the amino acid responsible for the feeling of relaxation, into your cup. Each sip offers a dose of vitality while soothing the mind.

    Smooth, creamy, and incredibly rich in nutrients, Sencha Aya is the perfect tea for those who demand the very best of Japanese tea without compromising on flavor.

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