


The Ultimate Japanese Tea Guide


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First Flush
The vibrant freshness of our First Flush teas, harvested in spring captures the delicate, nuanced flavours of the season's first young leaves.
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Shade Grown
Our Shade Grown teas are nurtured undercover to enhance their chlorophyll content and flavour complexity, resulting in a smoother, richer cup.
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Deep Steamed
Delve into our Deep Steamed teas' deep, vivid flavours, processed longer for more intense colour and a mellow, velvety taste profile.




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Sencha
Steamed and rolled to preserve its vibrant green colour, Sencha balances sweetness and astringency, making it Japan's most popular tea for its refreshing and invigorating qualities.
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Gyokuro
Shade-grown to enhance sweetness and reduce bitterness, Gyokuro is prized for its intense umami flavour and silky smoothness, representing the pinnacle of luxury in Japanese teas.
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Hojicha
Roasted to achieve its distinctive reddish-brown hue, Hojicha offers a smoky flavour and mild character with reduced caffeine, ideal for evening relaxation.
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Genmaicha
A delightful blend of green tea and roasted brown rice, Genmaicha presents a unique nutty flavour and comforting aroma, favoured for its wholesome taste and lower caffeine content.
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Matcha
Made from shade-grown leaves ground into a fine powder, Matcha delivers a rich, creamy texture and deep umami flavour, consumed in its entirety for a full-bodied tea experience.

Time to Brew
Green tea is a delicate beverage, with the taste changing depending on how it is brewed. Perfect your tea-making ritual with our step-by-step guide, designed to unlock the full flavor potential of each unique blend.