Authentic & traditional. Sen-cha is the most popular type of tea in Japan. Immediately after the leaves are picked, they are steamed, rolled and dried resulting in shiny needle-like leaves. Maeda-en's Sen-cha makes a splendid tea with a mixture of subtle sweetness, bitterness and fresh green aroma. Taste: Well balanced. Aroma: Mild. Color: Golden yellow. Best for: Any occasion. Importantly, green tea is not a major source of the following nutrition: fat; carbohydrate; cholesterol; calcium; iron. Sen-cha: Most popular green tea. Green Tea Health Benefit: Every tea is made from same plant, camellia sinensis. How it is processed is the difference among black tea, green tea or other teas. Green tea contains several polyphenolic compounds that give tea its characteristic taste, flavor and color. The most significant polyphenols present in green tea are catechins, which are very beneficial antioxidants, and said to have following health benefits. Reduces - incidence of cancer; tumors. Lowers - cholesterol; blood pressure. Fights - cariogenic bacteria; influenza virus. Maeda-en, USA has been distributing fresh and fine quality Japanese Green Tea to US, Canada, Mexico and Europe since 1984. Our mission is to present an enjoyable and healthy experience with green tea to enrich people's life style in the world. Product of Japan.