Japanese black tea

A Gentle Surprise from the Land of Green Tea

From Japan, a land renowned for green tea, comes a special black tea.

It is born from the same meticulous and sincere craftsmanship that we have cultivated for generations in the making of green tea. This dedication to drawing out the leaf’s truest character creates an exquisite black tea, entirely different from those from abroad.

Its defining feature is a soft character, reminiscent of sencha. The tannins are surprisingly gentle, allowing a subtle, natural sweetness from the leaf itself to unfold on the palate.

We especially recommend this tea to those who regularly enjoy sencha. We are sure you will be moved by this new expression of Japanese tea.

Please, enjoy this taste full of gentle surprises.

Japanese black tea, two ways

Choosing between our two wakocha?

Both are Japanese black teas made in Japan, but they answer different moods. Choose Honoka for a floral, gentle cup from the rare Izumi cultivar. Choose Yuzu Wakocha for a brighter cup where yuzu citrus leads the aroma.

Honoka Wakocha packet and brewed Japanese black tea

Honoka WAKOCHA

The floral, gentle side of Japanese black tea.

Best for A soft afternoon cup with spring-flower aroma and very light tannins.
Taste Floral Izumi aroma, mellow sweetness, clean finish.
Origin Sashima, Ibaraki. Rare Izumi cultivar. 20g.
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Yuzu Wakocha brewed in a small cup

Yuzu WAKOCHA

A brighter Japanese black tea with clear yuzu citrus.

Best for An aromatic cup after a meal, with sweets, or when you want citrus in the lead.
Taste Yuzu peel aroma over a mild Kawane wakocha base.
Origin Kawane, Shizuoka. Yabukita with yuzu peel. 50g.
Meet Yuzu Wakocha

Still learning what wakocha is?

Read the short guide to Japanese black tea