{"product_id":"emeraude-des-mers-sencha-lu-yu","title":"Emerald of the Seas – Lu Yu Sencha Green Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eÉmeraude des Mers: a fresh, vegetal Lu Yu Sencha green tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eÉmeraude des Mers\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases \u003cstrong\u003eSencha Lu Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a loose-leaf green tea with no added flavors. Its clean cup combines distinct vegetal notes, herbal freshness, and natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a plain green tea for everyday enjoyment? Its light intensity and low bitterness, when prepared correctly, make it an ideal introduction to Sencha. Fans of vegetal profiles will enjoy its fresh, harmonious cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this plain Sencha?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pronounced vegetal profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbal freshness at the heart of the tasting experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eA light cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle sweetness and a refreshing finish, without being overpowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added flavors:\u003c\/strong\u003e to enjoy the tea's natural character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderately warm water and a short steeping time to preserve its balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting passport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eSencha green tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIntensity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●○○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eVegetal notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●●●○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSweetness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBitterness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e●○○○○\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning or early afternoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Émeraude des Mers taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e dominate, accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eherbal freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and natural sweetness. The finish remains light. This Sencha is ideal for those who enjoy fresh, low-bitterness plain green teas when prepared correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, taste it without milk or sugar to discover its balance. Then let the cup cool slightly between sips to refine your perception of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare Sencha Lu Yu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep the leaves for \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3 minutes in water between 75 and 80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, then remove them to stop the steeping process. Avoid boiling water, which may increase bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your first cup, start with 2 minutes. For subsequent preparations, adjust the steeping time within the recommended range according to your preference. If the cup tastes too bitter, first check the water temperature and steeping time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to enjoy it and with what?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÉmeraude des Mers is ideal in the morning, early afternoon, or as a break after a light meal. Its vegetal character pairs well with \u003cstrong\u003efish\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, delicate salads, or fresh fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo discover its full flavor, take a few sips on its own before tasting it with your accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Émeraude des Mers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a flavored tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Émeraude des Mers is a \u003cstrong\u003eplain Lu Yu Sencha green tea with no added flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Sencha bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tasting passport indicates low bitterness. However, water that is too hot or steeping for too long may make the cup more bitter: stick to the recommended 75–80°C and 2 to 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good choice for discovering plain green tea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts light intensity, vegetal freshness, and sweetness make it an accessible choice for exploring unflavored green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to store the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully reseal the bag after use and store it away from moisture, light, heat, and strong odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContinue discovering green teas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/the-vert\"\u003egreen tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare different profiles, and consult our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/collection-tsuru\/temperature-et-temps-d-infusion-du-the-comment-bien-les-regler\"\u003eTsuru guide to steeping temperature and time\u003c\/a\u003e to perfect every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cap sur le thé","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53141067858256,"sku":"sencha-lu-yu 81211","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/2401\/6976\/files\/china_sencha_1.jpg?v=1782835877","url":"https:\/\/www.cap-sur-le-the.com\/en\/products\/emeraude-des-mers-sencha-lu-yu","provider":"Cap sur le thé","version":"1.0","type":"link"}