This gyokuro shade-grown green tea consists of finely shaded tea leaves from the prestigious region of asahina, shizuoka. This high-grade asatsuyu gyokuro produced in asahina prefecture offers a unique flavor compared to standard shade-grown green tea. in particular, kotobuki gyokuro has a sweet and rich umami flavor that lingers in your mouth
Gyokuro isshin
$28.99
This gyokuro shade-grown green tea is an asatsuyu gyokuro that has a mellow umami flavor and unique sweetness. Isshin translates to 'a moment of connection', which is inspired by the bond you share when having tea with others. The unique harvesting process of gyokuro produces a jade colored tea that is rich in nutrients. Even in Japan, this variety of green tea is considered rare
Sencha Ouka
$15.99
This sencha green tea is named after the cherry blossom flower petals that bloom at the beginning of spring. Hence, this sencha green tea is light and crisp with a refreshing, grassy taste. This asamushi sencha comes from the predominant yabukita cultivar in japan. Since it's lightly steamed, this sencha produces a light-bodied yellowish green liquor
Sencha Matcha Hime
$23.99
These sencha tea leaves are picked at the beginning of the summer after absorbing a good amount of sunlight during the spring months. Hime sencha is a green tea blended with matcha from the prestigious uji, kyoto. Uji has a long history of producing the finest quality matcha. Due to the matcha, this sencha is energizing and vegetal, brewing a vibrant green hue. The natural sweetness and umami of hime sencha makes it excellent and refreshing for cold brewing (水出し) as well
Sencha Hatsuzumi
$22.99
This sencha green tea uses fresh tea leaves at prime ripeness, the first pick of the season. The soft buds come from japan's yabukita cultivar. This fukamushi sencha is savory and full-bodied with a natural sweetness that is truly exceptional. Fukamushi sencha, also known as shizuoka's signature style of green tea, is deep steamed for a longer duration than usual, resulting in a rich, vibrant green brew
Hojicha Yuu
$22.99
From the hills of shizuoka, this hojicha roasted green tea is incredibly fragrant with a soothing, earthy aroma and a light bodied, toasty flavor. Hojicha, also spelled houjicha, is a popular green tea that's excellent for digestion. In japan, hojicha is especially favored by children and the elderly for its low caffeine content – a tea suitable for anytime and anyone. Hojicha gets its low caffeine content and reddish brown color from the high heat roasting process
Sobacha Aiji
$24.99
This sobacha buckwheat tea is made of roasted buckwheat. This herbal tea has a toasty aroma and nutty, sweet flavor which can be enjoyed hot or cold. In japan, sobacha is popular due to it's impressive health benefits, such as regulating blood sugar levels and promoting good digestion. Since this is made from dattan soba 韃靼蕎麦, this sobacha contains 100 times the amount of rutin compared to common buckwheat
Mugicha Itsuki
$6.99
This mugicha is named after trees, or itsuki (樹) for it's earthy notes. Mugicha is made from roasted barley kernels and has a toasty aroma and nutty flavor. When chilled, mugicha is especially refreshing and hydrating on a hot and humid day. mugicha barley tea is best when cold brewed, but can also also be enjoyed hot
Kuromame Mugicha En
$9.99
Kuromame mugicha en is a black soybean barley tea made from blending organic black soybeans and barley from hokkaido. This caffeine-free herbal tea blend has a savory nutty flavor similar to coffee and can be enjoyed hot or cold. Black soybeans are known for anti-aging properties and mugicha barley tea helps maintain good blood circulation, among other impressive health benefits