Tea Guide

Japanese green teas are famously multi-faceted. We have 6 unique varieties to share.

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Hojicha

焙じ茶

This green is lightly roasted for a distinctly toasty brew - favored by those seeking lower caffeine content.

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Shincha

新茶

An anticipated seasonal variety taken from the first crop of spring. A top-tier sencha, that's both balanced and bright, for a special occasion.

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Genmaicha

玄米茶

The "people's tea," as it's known in Japan, is a blend of sencha and roasted rice, for a nutty-toasty flavor of inviting comfort.

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Sencha

煎茶

A renowned classic. temperaty steamera coloris preserved and herbaceous flavor sealed-in. A go-to green.

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Matcha

抹茶

The rich, velvety taste of matcha comes from the whole leaf, ground to a fine powder, then whisked. This sophisticated cup has defined the Japanese tea ceremony for centuries.

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Gyokuro

玉露

The ultra-elegant, shade-grown leaf brews a jade-colored infusion that makes any day a special occasion. A coveted variety in Japan consumed in small quantities.

Learn the 5 essential elements that create the perfect cup of Japanese green tea.

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Color

Our loose leaf and its end liquor maintain a vivid shade of emerald green, indicating freshness.

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Taste

Luscious umami flourishes the palate, a flavor found in all of our green teas and matchas.

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Steam

Steaming the leaves keeps the harvest fresh, locking in its pure color and rich nutrients.

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Texture

Our meticulous attentionto detail and quality means loose leaf is satiny to the touch and rich in color, for a quality experience that you can see, touch and taste.

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Aroma

Let your senses be enticed by the fresh, grassy aroma that captures the notes of our quality green tea.

Harmony, respect, purity and tranquility are celebrated in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony and can be honored in our modern tea rituals.

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Harmony

The art and ceremony of tea is found in moments of harmony with another. Share tea with others, when possible. Treasure what could be a once-in-a-lifetime occasion with somebody else.

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Respect

Tea leaves are objects of deliberate care and implore your respect. Handle them attentively. Have reverence for their hand-rolled integrity and always brew in homage to tradition.

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Purity

Tea is grown in the pureness of nature and extends its elements to you. Celebrate the purity of the body's state of calm from properties like L-theanine and other antioxidants that support wellness.

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Tranquility

The tea moment is valued for its natural simplicity. Use the time to invite personal contemplation and meditation into your day. Find comfort and clarity in the beauty of the moment.