date:Jul 01, 2014
, shin means new, and cha means tea, the company notes. Shincha's character derives from its harvest starting in early April, when young green tea leaves contain naturally higher concentrations of nutrients and vibrant flavors as a result of wintertime dormancy, it explains. Fresh Shincha leaves are distinct from latter-harvested green teas, with a subtle sweetness attributed to its higher content of the amino acid L-theanine and lower caffeine content, it adds. The leaves also are higher in vit