Japanese Black Teas

Japanese black teas, known in Japan as Wakocha (和紅茶), undoubtedly rank among the finest in the world alongside the renowned black teas from Darjeeling, Sri Lanka, and China. With their refined, elegant flavour, delicate floral aroma, and vibrant infusion colour, Japanese black teas form a class of their own, showcasing true gourmet qualities. We offer only top-grade Wakocha, featuring a curated selection of Japan’s finest Wakocha from certified organic cultivation.

Both the Benifuuki wakocha, celebrated for its intense floral character, and the rare and fruity Izumi wakocha, sourced from the finest growing region in Ashikita, Kumamoto, have won the highest awards in Japan, including the Nihoncha Award and the Kyushu Wakocha Contest. Please note that availability of these exceptional teas is highly limited – particularly the prized Izumi varieties.

Gourmet wakocha sourced directly from a multi-award-winning tea garden in the mountainous Yame region in Fukuoka, famed for its fine Japanese black teas. The Yabukita wakocha has a wonderful floral bouquet with notes of plum blossom and peach, while the Benifuuki wakocha has a seductive fragrance reminiscent of fine perfume, with fine whiskey notes and a subtle fruity sweetness.

Endemic to Kyushu, the ancient Zairai cultivar's exact origins are unknown. Miyazaki Sabou's tea plants in Gokase are almost 100 years old, which, in combination with his particularly natural cultivation methods, results in a remarkably clear and potent black tea with beautiful notes of malt and raw cocoa.

GABA wakocha from the best region at the foot of Mount Fuji, cultivated according to certified organic standards by the legendary Toshihiro Hirayanagi. The malty infusion's sweet notes of salted caramel and candy floss harmonise with wakocha's signature berry and floral flavours. Laboratory-confirmed GABA content.

Japanese Black Teas

Ashikita Wakocha

Yame Wakocha

Gokase Wakocha

GABA Wakocha

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