Chiran Sencha

Chiran Sencha – Yabukita Green Tea from Kagoshima

Chiran Sencha is a premium Japanese green tea from Chiran, a celebrated tea-growing area in Kagoshima Prefecture. The region is known for its warm southern climate, fertile volcanic soil and long tea-making tradition, and it produces some of Japan's most admired senchas. This is a dependable, year-round Japanese green tea for cafes and retailers looking for an everyday sencha with premium credentials.

The tea is made from the Yabukita cultivar, the most famous and widely grown tea cultivar in Japan, prized for its balanced flavor, fresh aroma, smooth body and elegant green tea character. Chiran's rich terroir combined with Yabukita's classic profile creates a sencha that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying. The aroma recalls fresh steamed greens and spring grass. The flavor is clean with a refreshing oceanic note, the body smooth and balanced, and the finish lightly sweet and clean. It suits a bright morning cup, a soothing afternoon tea or a clean finish after meals, and it is naturally rich in tea polyphenols and antioxidants. The leaf re-steeps well in a kyusu or small teapot, pairs with sushi, grilled fish, rice dishes and fresh vegetables, and makes a crisp iced green tea.

Product Profile

• Type: Green tea (sencha)
• Origin: Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
• Cultivar: Yabukita
• Aroma: Steamed greens and spring grass
• Flavor: Clean, refreshing oceanic note; smooth, balanced body
• Finish: Lightly sweet and clean
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine (green tea)

Key Selling Points

• Sourced from Chiran, Kagoshima
• Made from the classic Yabukita cultivar
• Fresh, smooth and lightly sweet
• Rich in antioxidants
• Multiple infusions and iced service for good value

Clean, smooth and refreshing, Chiran Sencha is a reliable everyday Japanese green tea to stock all year round.