🤔 Why are some green teas so much greener than others? 🍃 The answer lies in the steaming time. Japanese sencha is steamed right after harvest to stop oxidation, but the length of that steam bath makes all the difference: ⏱️ Asamushi (light steamed, ~30 sec): Leaves stay mostly intact, producing a clear, light-golden tea with a delicate, floral taste. ⏱️ Futsumushi (standard steamed, 30–60 sec): A balanced green color and flavor—think classic sencha, slightly grassy with a fresh, vegetal aroma. ⏱️ Fukamushi (deep steamed, 60+ sec): The leaves break down more, creating a vibrant green color and thicker, richer brew. Expect a bold umami taste and cloudier tea! 💚 If you've ever been amazed by that electric green color in some cups of sencha, chances are it was a fukamushi tea. Want to try one of the greenest teas in Japan? Click the link in our bio to explore our deep-steamed fukamushi teas! #sencha #fukamushi #japanesetea #greentea #asamushi #futsumushi #deepsteamed #japanesegreentea