Fukamushi sencha is a form of sencha discovered in 20th century Japan, this variation of sencha is produced by deep steaming the tea directly after harvesting for around 1 to 3 minutes, making the sencha very brittle. The brittle nature of fukamushi sencha causes the leaves to break during the rolling process, this process applies pressure on the tea leaves, forcing flavors hidden within the leaf to the outer edges, releasing a more robust flavor when brewed. The broken appearance of fukamushi sencha typically makes people skeptical of the tea, but don’t let that fool you. Fukamushi sencha is a very sweet and umami-rich tea; the extra steaming undergone during the initial processing of the tea increases the overall richness and depth of the tea, making it the gold standard of sencha.
Caffeine Content in Fukamushi Sencha:
- Low to moderate caffeine, ranging from 25-45mg, which is less than the 80-200mg you’ll find in a typical cup of coffee. At most the caffeine in a cup of fukamushi sencha can reach 75mg, after 1 session (1 session= 3 cups)
Brew like a pro:
- Heat soft water (not distilled) within the range of 157°-185°F. Soft water creates the best tea experience, the extra minerals in hard water will clash with the contents of the tea creating an undesirable film on top of the tea.
- The great thing about high-quality fukamushi sencha is that you can steep it more than one time, up to 3 times. To make the most out of the 3 steepings, I recommend starting with around 170°F for the first steeping, around 160°F for the second steeping, and 180°F for the third infusion.
- Timing is the other important area to keep in mind when making fukamushi sencha. During the first steeping, keep the time around 35-40 seconds (time range suggestions will be on the package of fukamushi sencha), followed by dropping the time slightly for the second steeping, and then raising the time to around 40 for the third steeping.
- Infusing (steeping) fukamushi sencha for too long and/or at too high of a temperature will result in a bitter and undesirable flavor. Timing and temperature are something of personal preference, so play around with them until you find what works best for you.
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