A Refreshing Yame Sencha for Everyday Enjoyment
Sencha is Japan’s most widely enjoyed style of loose-leaf green tea, known for its refreshing aroma, balanced flavor, and gentle astringency.
Murasaki is a Yabukita-led sencha produced by Hoshino Seichaen in the mountainous tea-growing region of Yame, Fukuoka.
It offers moderate bitterness and astringency with the clean, refreshing character associated with traditional Japanese sencha. When brewed with slightly cooler water, its natural sweetness becomes more noticeable.
Harvested around early May, Murasaki is easy to enjoy throughout the year. Its refreshing finish and balanced character make it especially suitable for daily drinking and pairing with meals.
Product Details
- Yabukita-led sencha from mountainous Yame, Fukuoka
- Harvested around early May
- Moderate bitterness and astringency
- Clean and refreshing sencha character
- Natural sweetness becomes more noticeable when brewed at a lower temperature
- Well suited for everyday drinking
- Pairs naturally with meals
- Presented in a protective tea canister
- Net weight: 100g (3.53 oz)
- Ingredients: 100% green tea
- Product of Japan
- Manufactured and packed by Hoshino Seichaen Co., Ltd.
Official Product Information
- Japanese product name: 八女 煎茶 紫
- Official English package name: Sencha “Murasaki”
- Manufacturer: Hoshino Seichaen Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturer address: 8136-1 Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka 834-0201, Japan
Brewing Instructions
Traditional Preparation — Hoshino Seichaen Recommendation
For 2–3 small Japanese teacups
- Tea: 6g
- Water: 6 fl oz (180ml)
- Water temperature: 158°F (70°C)
- Steeping time: Approximately 60–75 seconds
- Bring fresh water to a full boil.
- Pour the water into the serving cups to measure the appropriate amount and allow it to cool to approximately 158°F (70°C).
- Place 6g of tea leaves in a teapot.
- Pour the cooled water into the teapot.
- Steep for approximately 60–75 seconds.
- Pour a little tea into each cup in rotation to distribute the flavor evenly.
- Continue pouring until the teapot is completely empty.
For the second infusion, add hot water and begin pouring after a shorter steep.
For the best flavor: Use fresh, good-quality water.
Luna Matcha tip: Filtered or soft water works especially well for Japanese green tea.
Adjusting the Flavor
For a lighter and more refreshing cup, use a slightly shorter steep.
To bring out more sweetness and soften the tea’s bitterness and astringency, allow the water to cool slightly below 158°F（70°C）before brewing.
For a Larger Cup — Luna Matcha Recommendation
For a 12 fl oz (355ml) cup, begin with approximately 7–9g of tea.
Use water at approximately 158°F (70°C) and steep for 60–75 seconds. Adjust the amount of tea or steeping time according to your preferred strength.
Directly doubling the traditional ratio to 12g will produce a significantly stronger cup with more caffeine.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and strong odors.
Keep the inner package tightly sealed and return it to the canister after each use.
