Because it is naturally-organically grown, the sencha has a gentle taste. It contains catechin, which is an astringent ingredient, but it is deeply steamed to reduce astringency.
The bag is made out of green-plastic material from corn - biodegradable and decomposes to nature - so it can be thrown in garbage as is.
■How to make good tea
[HOT]
Pour 1L of 70℃（158℉) hot water into a pot, put a tea bag, and stir lightly. Soak for about 3 minutes, then remove the bag before drinking.
Point: If the tea bag is left in hot water, it will have a bitter taste and astringency. Please be sure to take it out and drink it.
[COLD]
Fill a pot with 700 ml. (23.7 oz) water.
Put a tea bag in water, let it cool in a refrigerator for about an hour, stir well (be careful not to tear the bag), remove the bag and drink.
Point: If the tea bag is left in water, it will have a bitter taste and astringency. Please be sure to take it out and drink it.
■ Contents 100g(3.5oz) （0.18oz. x 20P)
■ Best-use by date: 1 year
■ Certified Organic by ECOCERT