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[2026 First Pick] From the Village of Stars: Indulge in Yame Hoshinomura's Finest Premium Sencha

Discover exceptional Premium Sencha from Yame's Hoshinomura, a village blessed by starry skies. The 2026 first pick offers deeper umami than last year, with a subtle roasted note — a beautifully balanced, rounded cup, quietly composed and refined.

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Saemidori 2025 sencha brewed in a small white Japanese cup, photographed from above on a wooden table — vivid bright green liquor

[2026 First Pick] The Saemidori Glow: New Shincha Harvest from Kagoshima

Taste spring's first harvest with our Kagoshima Saemidori Shincha. From sun-drenched Kagoshima, the 2026 first pick offers smooth umami with a vivid, grassy aroma — more pronounced than last year. A mellow, rounded cup, and the leaves themselves show a beautifully bright green.

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Hatsuzumi sencha brewed in a small Japanese cup, pale yellow-green liquor

[2026 First Pick] Sayama Hatsuzumi: A Bright First-Pick Sencha from the Hills of Saitama

Hatsuzumi is the first pick of the year from Sayama, in the cooler hills of Saitama — one of Japan's three great tea regions. The northern climate brings a later, slower harvest, and the 2026 batch shows it: bright and clean on the surface, with a firm, settled umami underneath. Lightly steamed in the asamushi style, it stays clear and fresh, with a quiet, crisp finish.

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Good tea, shared from Tokyo.

We select Japanese teas from producers across Japan and tell you what matters: where the tea comes from, what it tastes like, and how to brew it well.

Our goal is not a long shelf of teas, but to help you find the cup that fits your day.

Honoka — Japanese black tea (wakocha) from Izumi cultivar, Sashima, Ibaraki

Japanese Black Tea "Honoka"

The Lost Blossom

After a long journey of exploring many Japanese black teas, I am honored to introduce the one that finally captured my heart.

From the land of Sashima, Ibaraki, the "Lost Cultivar," Izumi, has been revived through the passion of its maker. We describe its character as "Floral & Smooth"—surprisingly soft tannins with the brilliant aroma of spring flowers.

Here is a new answer to what black tea can be, born from our land of green tea.

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Dried Yuzu Wakocha on a white plate, off-centre composition — black tea leaves with visible yellow-orange yuzu zest

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Premium Japanese Black tea with Yuzu

Discover the exceptional taste of this unique blend of organic black tea and organic yuzu, grown in the renowned tea-producing region of Kawane, Shizuoka.

Unlike typical flavored teas where the fruit is added post-production, this method ensures a harmonious integration of flavors.

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Enjoy These Teas at Their Best

A few small batches remain from our previous selection. They are still good teas, and we would like them to be enjoyed while their aroma and character are at their best.

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