Sencha Cold Brew
Sencha Cold Brew is a refreshing Japanese beverage made by steeping high-quality sencha green tea leaves in cold water for several hours. This method extracts a smooth, naturally sweet flavor with less bitterness than hot brewing, using only tea leaves and water. It's a popular summer drink enjoyed throughout Japan and increasingly worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is virtually calorie-free (about 2-5 calories per cup), contains no carbohydrates, fat, or protein, and provides a good source of antioxidants like catechins and L-theanine. The cold brew method preserves these beneficial compounds while yielding a naturally low-caffeine beverage.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Fluoride | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 10 µg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cold brew technique for sencha is a modern twist on traditional Japanese tea preparation, allowing the delicate umami flavors to emerge without bitterness. Nutritionally, it retains more heat-sensitive antioxidants than hot-brewed tea, making it a particularly healthy hydration choice.
