Fukamushi means deep-steamed, and that is the whole difference: the leaves are steamed for roughly two to three times as long as a standard sencha. The longer steam breaks down the leaf's cell walls and shatters it into smaller particles, so more of the leaf itself ends up suspended in your cup. That is why a fukamushi brews cloudy and dark green, and why it tastes fuller, sweeter and rounder than a standard sencha, with much of the sharp astringency smoothed away. Because the particles are so fine it also infuses fast, so a short steep is enough and over-steeping will make it heavy. It is the style to reach for if regular sencha has ever tasted too sharp to you.
Tea Artisan: SatoさんShizuoka
The yamaga is a shizuoka sencha green tea, which means it is grown in Shizuoka, Japan’s largest tea growing region. This area benefits from some mountainous terrain and many different types of Shizuoka sencha like the yamaga are grown on steep slopes, providing partial shading throughout the day.
The farmers we met with from Satoen proudly showed us around their facilities. The family has been producing green tea since 1948 and what struck us most was the great attention to detail they paid to every stage of the tea production process.
The rooms where they finish the production of their green tea are heavily controlled and sanitized to make sure no foreign material ends up in the tea. During the early screening process of the tea, they actually use a machine that scans the color of the tea leaves passing through and picks out any leaves or stems that don’t match this perfectly green color palate.
Working with farmers that care this deeply about the quality of the tea they produce makes our work much easier, as every customer knows the tea they’re getting will be good every time!
Origin: ShizuokaJapan
The Sencha Shizuoka Yamaga no Sato was produced in Shizuoka, Japan's largest tea growing region. The climate in Shizuoka is a little bit cold for growing tea plants, so the farmers must work tirelessly to keep the plants strong and healthy during the winters.
This involves the use of a lot of ingenious techniques, like straw at the base of the tea plants to insulate the heat and moisture of the roots and also the use of fans to keep the tea plants above freezing temperature. By keeping the frost away from the tea plants, the farmers at Satoen are able to produce delicious tasting green tea every year!
Cultivar: Yabukita, AsatsuyuTea variety
The cultivars used to produce this shizuoka sencha are the yabukita and the asatsuyu.
Yabukita: The yabukita cultivar is the most popular tea plant variety in Japan because it can handle the comparatively harsh Shizuoka winters. This tea provides a nice vegetal flavor to the tea, as well as a bit of “umami”. The yabukita cultivar forms the basis of the tasting structure and the Asatsuyu softens the flavor.
Asatsuyu: Asatsuyu on the other hand is a more mild and delicate cultivar that provides a sweet taste. It is known as a “natural gyokuro” because it maintains this nice sweet flavor even without the long shading process. This is the perfect tea varietal to balance out the slightly more grassy flavors of the Yabukita.
Preparation & ServingsUp to 60 cups
Hot brew: 5 g of leaves, 150 ml of water at 60°C (140°F), 45 seconds.
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: In addition to producing a delicious hot cup of tea, the Sencha Shizuoka Yamaga no Sato also works great as a cold brew. To learn more about how to cold brew green tea, visit our blog and read the complete article.
One pack: Up to 60 cups · 20 × 5 g servings, 3 infusions each · 100 g / 3.5 oz.
Why choose Nio Teas?
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.
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.
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Unveiling Fukamushi Sencha's Superfood Power
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Caffeine
Natural caffeine for a gentle, sustained lift.
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Antioxidants
Rich in catechins and other naturally occurring antioxidants.
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Chlorophyll
Naturally rich in chlorophyll, the pigment behind matcha’s vibrant green colour.
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Potassium & Calcium
Naturally occurring minerals that contribute to matcha’s nutritional profile.
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L-theanine
An amino acid naturally found in tea, associated with a calm, focused feeling.
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Vitamins A, C, E & K
Contains a range of vitamins naturally present in the whole tea leaf.
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100% Pesticide-Free Fukamushi Sencha
Every Fukamushi Sencha is grown without pesticides, then personally tasted and selected by our team.
How to Make Fukamushi Sencha Like a Pro
To prepare this Shizuoka sencha, you can use a lower temperature water and a shorter brewing time. Deep steamed teas like the Sencha Shizuoka Yamaga no Sato have smaller leaf particles so they infuse more quickly into the water.
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 45 seconds.
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.
Farmer: Hiroyuki Satoさん
Why Organic Fukamushi 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.
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 out of 5 stars
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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 🍃
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Wonderful and sweet sencha. I often describe it as humming. It provides me with the same elation I get from coffee complex enough for multiple infusion simple enough to understand for a beginner. My favorite tea by far I even prefer of it over some Gyokuro.
I had only prepared bancha before this, and my first brew was without a thermometer. I ended up running it 20 seconds longer and perhaps 20 degrees c hotter than instructed, and the results were as poor as you might expect. Later attempts revealed a super delicate airy, fruity character with little bitterness. (Very much unlike the oily viscosity and boldness of the bancha.) So, if you have this tea, take the time to dial in the variables. You can reach a flavor as nice as it smells from the bag.
My husband had me ordered this for him and he’s been drinking it every day for a couple of months and really likes it. He feels like it’s helped to speed up his metabolism.
Absolutely delicious but can get bitter if you are not mindful during preparation when comparing to some of the other senchas. Still and excellent choice though.
I love this green tea! This is my first experience brewing loose tea and I am enjoying making this amazing green tea and then drinking the whole tea pot. It has a wonderful aroma and the taste is just what I was looking for: a grassy, vegetal and sweet very satisfying tea. I tend to be sensitive to caffeine but I have had no issues with the light caffeine in this tea even when I drink it late afternoon. You can see from the picture that I’m almost finished my first bag and I already have another full bag waiting to open and enjoy. I’m so glad I tried the Nio company tea. It’s perfect for me and I never want to be without it on hand.
This sencha never disappoints. Savory and brothy with a humming sweetness in the kyusu. Often leaves a cotton candy smellbor subtle fruit notes in the cup. My go to sencha.
This is by far my favourite sencha tea and I have tried many over the years. For me personally, this one is perfect. It has a lovely tang and tartness to it with a really subtle umami flavour. The first sip of this teas is the most wonderful experience for me each morning!
This Yamaga Sencha is magical... my favorite for sure. The beautuful dark green color is quite opaque & gets darker with each successive steep. The minerally flavor is unique & very appealing. It's quite sweet with a lovely vegetal & fruity taste & a slight umami finish. I am certain you will enjoy it.
This tea overflows with vital force! The dry leaves exude a deep umami aroma, awakening the energy of the head and setting the stage for a remarkable experience.
Upon brewing, the tea reveals a lush jade color, visually captivating and inviting. The umami taste envelops the palate with sweet notes and a robust vegetal flavor. The mouthfeel is incredibly smooth and pleasurable to drink.
As I savor this tea, I feel a gentle rise of energy to the top of my head, accompanied by a subtle pulse at the forehead.
The deep jade color, incredible flavor, and invigorating energy make me feel as if I am drinking a wizard's potion. Truly, this is one of the "greenest" green tea I've ever encountered.
Fruity scent on the dry leaves. Gentle umami on the first infusion. Slight fruity notes. Hits the back of the tongue first and then spreads to the sides. Second infusion gets very rich. Tastes quite fresh. I think this would make a lovely cold brew. Green gets really deep on the third infusion. All the flavors are balanced out now and the tea has a well rounded body, with a less prominent umami.
Yamaga no Sato is one of my favorites Sencha's tea.
It is gentle but full of flavor. I love the toasted walnut flavor. At the right steeping temperature, I enjoy the magic of this tea.
I will keep buying it!
Delicious, clean, fresh and the BEST way to start my morning. Love your service and product....I feel that I am taking good of myself when I start the day with this tea. THANK YOU!!!
I was really looking forward to trying this tea, especially since it was marketed as having a good umami flavor. When I finally opened the bag I was disappointed to see that the tea was manly dust and broken leaves. The tea was mild and one dimensional, I didn’t really get a strong umami flavor. It wasn’t horrible, just not what I thought I was buying. I will probably not buy this tea again.
I am a 90 year-old Australian so I love tea - black tea. Only recently have I tried sencha But the brand? I bought locally didn’t impress me. On the other hand, this one surprised me – there is so much flavour - and although it took several sips to become accustomed to it -I must admit I’m hooked!
My favorite Nio sencha so far! Excellent depth and richness with a pronounced umami character. More layered and complex than expected, with a lingering savory sweetness that keeps you coming back for another sip. Will definitely order again!
Like Saemidori, this is a mix of Asatsuyu and Yabukita...but I like this more than Saemidori! More flavorful without being overly rich and heavy. I'd be interested in why this one is so different.
