Sencha

Uji Sencha Chanoka

Bold sweetness turns to starchy sweet corn and caramel, rounded by lasting umami.

Sencha is the tea most Japanese households drink every day, and it accounts for the large majority of the country's green tea production. The leaves are grown in full sun, then steamed within hours of picking to stop oxidation before it starts — the step that separates Japanese green tea from Chinese pan-fired styles. Rolling and drying follow, shaping the leaf into the thin dark needles you see in the bag. In the cup it is fresh and grassy with a clean astringency, and the balance shifts with the water: cooler water pulls the sweetness and umami forward, hotter water brings out the briskness. One portion of leaf will give you two or three good infusions, each a little different from the last.

Hot brew: 5 g of leaves, 150 ml of water at 60°C (140°F), 1 minute.

Brew it again: the same leaves give 3 infusions. Re-infuse 2 more times with water at the same temperature, 20 seconds each; every infusion tastes a little different.

Cold brew: best enjoyed hot, we do not recommend cold brewing this tea.

One pack: Up to 60 cups · 20 × 5 g servings, 3 infusions each · 100 g / 3.5 oz.

For us, tea is more than a beverage, it’s a way of life. We’ve spent years visiting tea farms across Japan, tasting teas with the people who grow them and building lasting, direct relationships. We believe this is the most sustainable way to source tea: fewer intermediaries, greater traceability and a closer connection between farmer and drinker.

Every tea is 100% pesticide-free and carefully selected for its taste, origin and craftsmanship. Whether you’re discovering Japanese tea or comparing cultivars and terroirs, you’ll find honest tasting notes, precise brewing guidance and real support to help you get the best from every cup.

Energy, 2 kcal
Protein, 0.2 g
Caffeine, 20 mg
Tannins (catechins), 70 mg
Vitamin C, 6 mg
Folate, 16 µg
Potassium, 27 mg
Calcium, 3 mg
Magnesium, 2 mg
Manganese, 0.31 mg

Ingredients: Green tea leaves.

Typical values per 100 ml of brewed tea, from the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan (MEXT, 8th edition), sencha infusion (food no. 16037; 10 g leaf, 430 ml water at 90°C, 1 min). Values in your cup vary with the leaf, the water and the brewing time.

100% Pesticide-Free

Direct from Farmers

Pure & Unblended

Single-Origin Terroir

Small-Batch Harvest

Authentic Japanese Craft

Unveiling Sencha's Superfood Power

Nio Teas Uji Sencha Chanoka pack of loose leaf tea, labelled with caffeine, antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamin C, L-theanine, and potassium and calcium

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Why Buy Your Sencha from Nio Teas

No middlemen, no pesticides, no risk.

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30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee

Try it with confidence. If it isn’t right for you, contact us within 30 days.

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15 Japanese Tea Farmers

Our tea brings together the craft and regional expertise of 15 partner farmers across Japan.

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Direct from Farmer to Cup

We build lasting relationships with our farmers for fewer intermediaries and greater traceability.

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100% Pesticide-Free Sencha

Every Sencha is grown without pesticides, then personally tasted and selected by our team.

How to Make
Sencha Like a Pro

For the preparation of the uji sencha tea, it is recommended to use water at a lower temperature and a shorter brewing time. 1 minute is more than enough time to extract a delicious flavor from the Uji Sencha Chanoka.

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Heat the Water

Heat water to 60°C (140°F).

Add the Leaves

Add 5 g of leaves to a kyusu teapot.

Steep

Pour 150 ml of water and steep for 1 minute.

Pour the tea from the teapot into the cup

Pour & Brew Again

Pour out every drop, then brew the same leaves 2 more times (20 seconds each).

Loose Leaf Tea Over Teabags

Rich in Flavor, Not in Microplastics.

Takada of Chanoka, Nio Teas partner tea farmer in Uji, Japan

Chanoka, a family tea garden in Uji since 1907.

Farmer: Takadaさん

Masahiro Takada carries on the Chanoka family tea business in Ujitawara, in Kyoto's Uji tea region. The garden's own records date its opening to 1907. From shaded matcha to sencha and stem teas, the family's work combines tea-making experience with an inventive approach to how tea is prepared and enjoyed.

Map of Japan highlighting Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, where Nio Teas tea is grown

Why Organic Sencha Fields Make a Difference

Tea plants absorb everything from the soil, making pesticide-free farming especially important. The farmers we work with have found a way to grow delicious tea without harming the natural ecosystem.

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PESTICIDES

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We're tea lovers just like you!

Cultivating an appreciation
for Japanese Tea

About Us

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Loved by Tea Drinkers Around the World

Our customers rate us 4.6/5 on Trustpilot, with countless reviews praising our tea, quality and service.

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5/5

Ugne

Nio teas has been my favourite place to purchase good quality teas for a while now, and still they never disappoint me. Their teas are excellent quality, however, I’d like to give more attention to customer service - Nio team has been very kind and helpful each time I had any sort of problem. Their customer service never disappoints, they are very attentive and quick in responding to any queries, hence why I’ve been a loyal customer for a while now.

Apr 1, 2026

5/5

Sean

My favorite vendor for Japanese organic loose leaf green teas. They are sourcing some of the best organic teas out of Japan and supporting family farmers and the growing organic tea industry as a whole.I have ordered from every vendor for years and Nio consistently has the best prices and selection overall. They provide top notch customer service and fast shipping as well. Highly recommended 🍃

Feb 3, 2026

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Before you order

How much is shipping?

Free over $54.99, or your local equivalent

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Shipping is free once your order passes the threshold for your country — USD 54.99 · EUR 54.99 · GBP 44.99 · CHF 49.99 · CAD 74.99 · DKK 399 · SEK 599 · PLN 229 · CZK 1,290. Everywhere else it's the equivalent of USD 54.99, converted automatically. Below the threshold a flat rate applies, always shown at checkout before you pay.

When will it arrive?

Delivery in 4–12 Business Days Due to High Demand

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We ship from warehouses in the US, the EU and Japan — whichever is closest to you. US and EU orders arrive in 4–12 business days; the handful of countries served from Japan take around 10. Business days count from dispatch rather than from when you order, and exclude weekends and public holidays. You'll get a tracking number by email the moment your parcel leaves the warehouse.

Is your tea really pesticide-free?

Every field, checked in person by our CEO

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We only buy from fields grown without pesticides or chemicals. We ask each farmer directly how they manage their land, visit the plantation and processing facility ourselves, taste every harvest before committing, and check that the biodiversity around the fields is alive. Small family farms don't always carry paperwork — so we verify it in person instead.

What if I don't like the tea I chose?

We'll replace it, no debate

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Japanese green tea covers an enormous range, and choosing online isn't easy. If you've tried yours and it isn't for you, email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a line on what you didn't enjoy. We'll send a different tea of equal or lower value, free. Nothing to post back — keep it, share it, or try brewing it cooler. Once per order.

My order arrived damaged or wrong

30 days, return postage on us

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Email info@nioteas.com within 30 days with your order number and a photo. We'll approve it, cover the return postage with a prepaid label or a reimbursement, and refund you — no restocking fee. Refunds go to your original payment method within 2 business days of the return reaching us; your bank may take another 5–20 to show it.

Can I return an unopened order?

Within 30 days, seals intact

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Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Tea is sealed for hygiene, so opened packs can't come back — but the swap above covers exactly that situation. Return postage is yours unless the item arrived damaged, defective or incorrect.

Will I pay customs or import duties?

Not within the US or EU

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Orders to the US and EU ship domestically from our local warehouse, so there's no customs charge and no duty. A small number of destinations are served from our Japan warehouse, where your own customs authority may apply import duty, VAT or a carrier handling fee on delivery. Those are set by your country, not by us. Ask before you order and we'll help you check.

How do I reach a human?

Mon–Fri, 08:00–20:00 CET

Contact Us

info@nioteas.com or +41 79 751 83 88. We reply within 2 business days, usually much sooner, in English.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 13 reviews.

Customer photo review of Uji Sencha Chanoka

Delikatnie słodka, umiarkowanie pełne body - za drugim parzeniem zadziwiająco smaczniejsza, pełniejsze, bardziej gęste, wyraźniejsze, słodsze body. Uji Sencha Chanoka świetnie nadaje się do codziennego parzenia. Niestety nie mogę dać pełnej oceny.

Andrzej C. 4/5 Verified September 28, 2026

Uji Sencha Chanoka

Perfect. Light, grassy, fresh and possibly the best sencha I have ever purchased. 💚🍵🫖

Melody P. 5/5 Verified February 11, 2026

Uji Sencha Chanoka

This is my favourite Sencha ever. Just perfect! Sweet, fragrant, fresh.

Christian D. 5/5 Verified June 4, 2025

Uji Sencha Chanoka

I drink green tea every day. Call me an addict! Uji Sencha Chanoka is everything you could want in an organic sencha. Delicious. I’ll definitely order again!

Nelson G. 5/5 Verified March 25, 2025

Uji Sencha Chanoka

I'm really loving this sencha! I find that it even works well as a cold brew even though I didn't see it mentioned anywhere. Perfect for days at the lake!

David S. 5/5 June 11, 2024

Uji Sencha Chanoka

Excellent body and notes, at a relatively moderate price.

Stuart L. 5/5 Verified February 8, 2026

Uji Sencha Chanoka

This Sencha is in my top 3 at NIO tea. Sooo good. I could drink it all day!

Christian D. 5/5 Verified May 7, 2025

Uji Sencha Chanoka

11/10

Robin L. 5/5 Verified July 1, 2024

Uji Sencha Chanoka

I'm so glad I discovered this sencha! The flavor is so unique and refreshing, and the aroma of the leaves is simply amazing.

Aria C. 5/5 Verified January 15, 2022

Uji Sencha Chanoka

The overall experience of drinking this sencha couldn't have been better. The flavor is simply amazing, and I even enjoy the ritual of preparing each cup. I can't recommend this tea enough!

Jackson L. 5/5 Verified January 15, 2022

Uji Sencha Chanoka

I could drink this tea all day, every day! I really enjoy how you get some of these steamed vegetable flavors but its not overpowering

Isabella W. 5/5 Verified January 15, 2022

Uji Sencha Chanoka

The aroma of the leaves in this sencha is so energizing. It's like a breath of fresh air that wakes up my senses and prepares me for my long, hectic day ahead.

Maxwell B. 5/5 Verified January 15, 2022

Uji Sencha Chanoka

Brewing up a cup of this sencha each morning is a true pleasure. It's a ritual that I look forward to each day, and the flavor helps me ease into the morning

Savannah K. 5/5 Verified January 15, 2022

Uji Sencha Chanoka