Let us take you on a journey through the wide-ranging teas from Japan! From traditional green teas to regional specialties, our selection of local Japanese teas will take you on a relaxing trip to Japan. Pour yourself a cup as you learn about our curation in the English brochure provided or try pairing them with any of our Japanese snacks and sweets.

Mountain Sencha Green Tea (Certified Organic) (Caffeine) | Producer: Kunitomo Farm | Prefecture: Kochi | Ingredients: Green tea Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 3 x 3g loose leaf single servings

Certified organic and cultivated by hand, this rare tea grows naturally deep in the mountains of Shikoku. Sencha, which is made from young tea leaves and shoots, has a delicate sweetness and mild astringency.

Genmaicha (Brown Rice Tea) With Matcha (Certified Organic) (Caffeine) | Producer: Azuma Chaen | Prefecture: Kyoto | Ingredients: Green tea (sencha and matcha from Uji, Kyoto), glutinous brown rice (domestic) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 40g loose leaf tea

This genmaicha combines hand-roasted golden brown mochi rice with Uji green tea, arguably Japan’s most famous tea. The use of both sencha and matcha creates a dynamic depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the toasted nutty flavor of the roasted brown rice. 

Houjicha (Roasted Sencha Green Tea) (Certified Organic) (Less Caffeine) | Producer: Azuma Chaen | Prefecture: Kyoto | Ingredients: Green tea (from Uji, Kyoto) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 50g loose leaf tea

Beloved for its rich, smokey flavor and burnt sugar aroma, houjicha starts with steamed green tea leaves that are roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal at 200°C (~400°F), resulting in a tea with a nutty, caramel-like flavor and smooth mouthfeel. 

Sobacha (Buckwheat Tea) (Caffeine-Free) | Producer: Ichikara Batake | Prefecture: Niigata | Ingredients: Buckwheat Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 80g

This traditional Japanese tea is made from whole roasted buckwheat, which gives the tea a full-bodied buttery, toasted nuttiness. The leftover buckwheat from steeping your tea can also be eaten as a quick and healthy snack!

Shell Ginger Tea (Caffeine-Free) | Producer: Ishigakijima Healthy Bank | Prefecture: Okinawa | Ingredients: Getto (Okinawa shell ginger) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 2 x 1.5g bags

Made with carefully cultivated shell ginger grown on the island of Ishigaki, this tea boasts a beautiful golden-brown color with floral, clove-like undertones. The subtle spicy aftertaste of the tea pairs perfectly with sweets!

Goishicha (Fermented Tea) (Caffeine) | Producer: Otoyo-cho Goishicha Cooperation | Prefecture: Kochi | Ingredients: Yabukita (Japanese green tea), local mountain tea leaves Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 6 x 1.5g tea bags

Handcrafted in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture, this rare type of fermented tea is made using 400-year-old methods and takes nearly two months to make. The finished tea has a unique smooth and mellow taste making it well worth the wait.

Indigo Blue Tea (Caffeine-Free) | Producer: Atelier Aiakane | Prefecture: Nagasaki | Ingredients: Indigo stem and leaves, butterfly pea Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 2 x 2.5g tea bags

Made with indigo stalks and leaves cultivated in a quiet mountain village and hand-packed with butterfly pea flowers, this tea has a calming floral taste and turns a vibrant blue when steeped. It also changes color when combined with things like lemon juice and roselle hibiscus leaves!

Kuromamecha (Black Soybean Tea) (Caffeine-Free) | Producer: A-Net Farm | Prefecture: Hokkaido | Ingredients: Black soybean (Hokkaido) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free | Size: 7 x 3g tea bags

This kuromamecha is produced by a century-old fourth-generation family-run farm in Hokkaido. Made with A-Net’s own roasted black soybeans, this tea has a savory aroma and sweet, nutty flavor.