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: KawajiさんKagoshima
As the name would suggest, the sencha kagoshima is grown in Kagoshima, Japan. Kagoshima is located on the Southernmost point of the island of Kyushu, one of the 4 main Japanese islands. This region is known for producing some of the best green teas in Japan and it benefits from rich volcanic soils and a mild subtropical climate.
Origin: KagoshimaJapan
The sencha kagoshima is made by Mr. Kawaji, a talented tea farmer in Southern Japan. Mr. Kawaji specializes in the production of deep steamed teas like the Asatsuyu and Murasaki. These teas are steamed for a longer time and during this longer steaming process the tea becomes greener and less bitter, with more of this steamed vegetable or slightly fruity flavor.
Cultivar: Yutaka MidoriTea variety
The sencha kagoshima is made using the Yutaka Midori cultivar, the second most popular tea variety in Japan.
Yutaka Midori: The name of the Yutaka Midori cultivar means “abundant green” because of its vibrant green color and rich vegetal flavor. This makes the perfect cultivar for deep steamed sencha, which is a celebration of these flavors.
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 japan sencha kagoshima 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.
Why Buy Your Fukamushi Sencha from Nio Teas
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30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee
Try it with confidence. If it isn’t right for you, contact us within 30 days.
15 Japanese Tea Farmers
Our tea brings together the craft and regional expertise of 15 partner farmers across Japan.
Direct from Farmer to Cup
We build lasting relationships with our farmers for fewer intermediaries and greater traceability.
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
For the preparation of this Japan Sencha Kagoshima, it is recommended to use water at a lower temperature and a shorter brewing time. Because the Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki is a deep steamed tea, it is composed of smaller leaf particles and therefore it brews faster.
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: Kawaji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
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 🍃
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Gęsta, żywo zielona, słodycz i głęboka konsystencja, kwasowość praktycznie żadna, dość pełny, głęboki smak - to chyba ta cecha głównie pozwala przebić się słodyczy. Wyczuwalna owocowość. Przepyszna!
Amazing sencha. Those fruit notes came in towards the second and third steep. Really surpised me. Great company, found them from YouTube! Much love, from Florida, U.S.
This Fukamushi Kagoshima sencha is unique & has a magical sweet taste. It's smooth yet packs a strong vegetal taste. It's thick, brothy & dark green... and gets even darker with each successive steep. It has the darkest green color of any sencha I have tried. Enjoy!
Ein sehr feiner Grüntee, mir fast etwas zu fein, weil er von sich aus sehr viel Geschmack abgibt. Aber vielleicht habe ich ihn auch falsch zubereitet (1× 60 °C für 1 min, 2.–3. Aufguss bei 60 °C für 20 s).
I started brewing green tea a year and a half ago. I soon preferred Japanese over Chinese tea. I really liked Gyokuro. Then I found Sencha from Tio teas. I like it so much I drink it every day now. It is pictured here with my hand-crafted tea cup from Ireland. I will soon order from Tio more of this tea as well as my first Kyusu.
Questo tè è diventato subito il mio preferito. Adoro il suo colore verde intenso e il profumo fruttato. Al gusto spicca la dolcezza su una texture morbida e leggermente sapida. Un vero piacere per i sensi. Consigliatissimo!
This is just a fresh, fresh cup. Clean, slightly astringent, mildly vegetal, hint of sweetness, smooth and well balanced. Extremely enjoyable. I'll definitely order this one again.
All I can say is WOW. This was my first time having real Japanese green tea and it’s amazing. I found nio teas through their YouTube channel. You really feel the caffeine and the calming of the L - theanine. It’s a clean feeling , I’m definitely buying more and highly recommend.
A great sencha. The first infusion is very light green, and the second and third are a rich, deep green. Flavor is mellow but well balanced. Will definitely keep this in rotation.
I love this tea. It has a nice unami flavor and a beautiful green color. You really get your money out of this one. The included picture is after 6 infusions. Usually a green tea is nearly clear after this many infusions
I've been drinking this tea out on the patio for a few days now and i really enjoy it! Refreshing and very flavorful. I'm also surprised at how green the color is
this was one of the greenest tea, freshest teas that has ever descended to Earth - almost comically green. Absolutely zero sign of yellowing. I have no idea what dark magic Nio is conjuring up here in their tea packaging, but clearly they've figured something out.
It has the richest, deepest, most beautiful moss green color imaginable and a lovely flavor that is a beautiful balance of marine and floral. It is the first and always one of the best parts of my day.
Das ist mit Abstand mein bester Sencha. Tiefes grün und runder Geschmack, auch nach dem 2ten Aufguss, also ich bin total begeistert. Werde bestimmt wieder hier bestellen.
Me ha encantado todo. Desde el té hasta el etiquetado, sublimes! El sabor me parece espectacular por el precio, entre un matcha y on gyokuro. Me gusta ir probando nuevos tés, pero este volveré a comprarlo como un favorito.
I followed the brewing recommendations, and the tea is very green! There is a very upfront flavor I can't really describe...not nutty, not fruity, but prominent, and not pleasing, to me. I prefer the more vegetal Sencha, with the nutty ones a strong second. This Murasaki is absolutely unique. I suggest trying it.
