Sencha is the principal exported Japanese tea and is offered in a wide range of qualities. Low grades have coarse, yellow-green leaves and often produce a grassy, somewhat bitter tea. Higher qualities by comparison have elegant, flat, dark-green leaves yielding a fragrant, aromatic cup with a refreshing flavor. This Sencha is an exceptional value. We bought it for its pleasant, sweet taste . Try it as a basic, everyday green tea. Also good when chilled.