{"title":"New to Japanese tea?","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA gentle intro to Japanese tea. Our discovery set is the easiest way to start. Three Japanese teas that represent the variety on offer. If you'd rather pick one tea to start with, we've listed our most popular options below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-farm-snowing-mountain-sakurabana-sencha","title":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden: Snowing Mountain Yame Sencha","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-farm\" title=\"Chiyonoen\"\u003eChiyonoen\u003c\/a\u003e Naturally Grow Yame Sencha \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e煎茶「桜花」\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sakurabana green tea is from Yabe Village, Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture.  This sencha comes from the mid-May harvest and is grown at an altitude of about 600 meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea is perfect to be enjoyed both hot or cold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flavours are rich with and refreshing aroma. The tea is suitable for multiple brewing and each steep offers new and complex flavours. Brew at cooler temperatures for sweeter tea, warmer temperatures to enjoy some balanced astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis high-quality tea is produced without the use of chemical fertilisers, the farm uses a unique farming method of using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude approx 600 meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g | 70°C | 60sec | 200ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the farmer: \u003c\/strong\u003eMasashi Harashima (Tea Farmer \/ Japanese Tea Instructor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasashi has received Japan's top agricultural prize, the Minister's Award, three times, Masashi is one of Japan's top farmers. He is currently teaching his son how to both cultivate and produce the highest quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In order to produce high-quality tea leaves, we place our greatest priority in ensuring that our trees are healthy. We employ a unique farming method using hand-picked fermented organic fertilisers (bokashi fertilisers) and adjusting each step according to the specific weather conditions of the season or the year, in order to achieve the highest standards. Amid the crisp air in the mountains and the chirping of the birds these healthy tea leaves grow and produce premium tea brimming of sweetness and flavour.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"2026 Harvest 50g Bag","offer_id":55457710440828,"sku":"8-BOX3","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"2026 Harvest 20g Sample","offer_id":56793128108412,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0990.jpg?v=1709916057"},{"product_id":"nakazen-blended-herbal-tea-18-herbs-for-longevity","title":"Nakazen: Blended Herbal Tea \"18 Herbs for Longevity\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/nakazen\" title=\"Nakazen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakazen\u003c\/a\u003e: Okinawan 18 Blended Herbs for Longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-meta__title heading h1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e長寿十八番茶\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80g\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNakazen's 18 Herbs for Longevity blends 18 different herbs. The main ingredients are barely and job's tears making it an easy-to-drink tea. This tea also contains oolong tea and turmeric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a tea that is very kind and gentle to the body, providing \"\u003cem\u003eNuchigusui\u003c\/em\u003e\" (Okinawan saying) to those that drink the tea with a sense of tranquillity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuchigusui\u003c\/strong\u003e (ぬちぐすい)\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a saying that belongs to the daily lives of people living in Okinawa and can be directly translated to mean, \"life medicine\". The significance is more expansive and can refer to the satisfaction felt after eating a good meal, experiencing something that makes one feel lighter, and feeling peace with oneself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe addition of oolong tea means a small amount of caffeine is present in this herbal blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 10min | 100°C | 250ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea also makes a lovely refreshing cold brew. Add 5-10g of tea to a large jug of water and leave in the fridge overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barley tea, job's tears, sicklepod seeds, cat's whiskers (herb), dokudami (herb), oolong tea, turmeric, guava leaves, biwa (loquat) leaves, mikan (Japanese mandarin) peels, brown rice, pine leaves, ohbako, benibana, persimmon leaves, amachazuru, sarunokoshikake (fungi), cinnamon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"productinfo\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nakazen Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"productinfo\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nanjo-shi, Okinawa Prefecture , Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Nakazen: \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished in 1968 originally as a farm, Nakazen Corporation was one of the first companies to manufacture tisanes using Okinawa-grown products such as guava and turmeric \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKatsuo Nakamoto - Founder \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It all started from my wish for everyone to live a healthy, happy life...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003eI was hospitalized during my late twenties due to a kidney disease caused by overwork and stress. One day while I was at the hospital a friend of mine told me about a tea made of “kumis kuching (orthosiphon aristatus or cat’s whiskers)”. Without having much knowledge on this particular tea, I decided to try drinking it. To my surprise, the kidney got better after a while, and that is when I felt and experienced the effect of \"kumisukuchin\" tea. Once I left the hospital, I wanted to spread the word about my experience with this tea. This is how I got into the business, which I continue on until today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003eI hope we will be able to provide products that will help support your healthy, happy life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Please note that this is written from a personal experience and impression. Products do not guarantee a complete recovery from diseases.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakazen","offers":[{"title":"Bag 80g","offer_id":42115344957613,"sku":"17-BOX6","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/files\/DSC_0668.jpg?v=1711884185"},{"product_id":"nakazen-sanpin-cha-okinawa-jasmine-tea","title":"Nakazen: Sanpin Cha, Okinawa Jasmine Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tencha-ltd.myshopify.com\/collections\/nakazen\" title=\"Nakazen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNakazen:\u003c\/a\u003e Okinawan Sanpin-cha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e80g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine tea, known as 'sanpin-cha' in Okinawa, is popular for its Jasmine fragrance and has been a mainstay of the islands since its days as the Ryukyu Kingdom hundreds of years ago. Originating with the trade between the Ryukyu Kingdom and China, this tea is an example of the mixture of Chinese and Japanese influence on the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNakazen's sanpincha jasmine tea uses only high-quality tea leaves grown in China. Semi-fermented tea leaves (20% fermentation) are scented with jasmine petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNakazen's Jasmine Tea is very lightly fermented green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2-3 grams  | 100°C | 200 ml \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chinese-grown tea (lightly fermented) and jasmine flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Nakazen Yakuso Nojo Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Nanjo-shi, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Nakazen: \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished in 1968 originally as a farm, Nakazen Corporation was one of the first companies to manufacture tisanes using Okinawa-grown products such as guava and turmeric \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKatsuo Nakamoto - Founder \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It all started from my wish for everyone to live a healthy, happy life...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003eI was hospitalized during my late twenties due to a kidney disease caused by overwork and stress. One day while I was at the hospital a friend of mine told me about a tea made of “kumis kuching (orthosiphon aristatus or cat’s whiskers)”. Without having much knowledge on this particular tea, I decided to try drinking it. To my surprise, the kidney got better after a while, and that is when I felt and experienced the effect of \"kumisukuchin\" tea. Once I left the hospital, I wanted to spread the word about my experience with this tea. This is how I got into the business, which I continue on until today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003eI hope we will be able to provide products that will help support your healthy, happy life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Please note that this is written from a personal experience and impression. Products do not guarantee a complete recovery from diseases.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakazen","offers":[{"title":"Bag - 80g","offer_id":42084171677869,"sku":"15-BOX5","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/products\/DSC_0011.jpg?v=1662206298"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-ichibancha-genmaicha-made-with-premium-spring-green-tea","title":"Shogyokuen: 2026 Ichibancha Genmaicha Made with Premium Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePremium First Flush Spring Sencha with Toasted Rice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100g \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShogyokuen's Ichibancha Genmaicha blends high-grade early spring first flush sencha and toasted rice grains for a delicious, nutty flavour profile. This tea leans more of the green tea flavour with a nice balanced toasty rice background compared with some more rice heavy genmaicha varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g | 200ml | 70-80°C | 60 seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, toasted rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring 26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1827, Shogyokuen has been refining the highest quality leaves from Kyoto and grinding them into matcha for the aristocracy and samurai elite of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, CEO Hiroshi Kobayashi is one of about 13 people in Japan (and only one in Kyoto) to hold the top rank 10 level for tea leaf appraisal. His ability to judge the qualities of tea leaves and then blend the leaves in the best way, particularly for making matcha, is proven by the many awards won over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42051368091821,"sku":"","price":2.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42699921129645,"sku":"5-BOX2","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/2380\/2797\/products\/DSC_0886.jpg?v=1664901182"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-kyoto-oolong-tea-single-cultivar-samidori","title":"Azuma Tea Garden: Naturally Grown, Single Cultivar Samidori Kyoto Oolong","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSingle Cultivar Kyoto Oolongcha: Samidori\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eさみどり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e30g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis samidori oolong is a dark and heavily oxidised oolong tea. The Azuma family’s oolong tea is made with specific cultivars from single fields. Without using pesticides, small insects called unka populate the field in the early summer and damage the leaves in a way that turns into a delicious flavour when the leaves are withered into oolong tea. The process is similar to that seen in the Taiwanese oolong called Oriental Beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  5g | 200ml | 4mins | 100°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oolong tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Samidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWazuka Village, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Azuma Chaen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout The Growers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Azuma Tea Garden is a family-operated, fourth-generation farm specializing in Tencha tea leaf cultivation and processing. 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Isshin-en has chosen to use this cultivar to produce a black tea that has a pleasant balance of light spice and malt with gentle date like sweetness. It has a medium body and smooth mouthfeel. There is a gentle floral aroma that gradually develops as you enjoy each sip. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIssin-en focuses on working with nature rather than against it. The teas are all grown with a deep respect for their surrounding environment and the biodiversity found around their tea fields. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese single cultivar wakocha varieties from Issin-en represent part of a growing movement in Japan to produce high-quality black teas that showcase the unique characteristics of Japanese tea cultivars and terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe farm produce all of their own fertilisers and investigate the soils by sending small samples of each fields to a lab each year. 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The farm is particularly notable for its commitment to traditional cultivation methods and organic farming practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssin-en specialises in producing several varieties of Japanese green tea in particular, Kamairicha, pan fired teas. 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These leaves are naturally extremely low in caffeine making it suitable for people of all ages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4g | 400ml | 90°C | 3-5mins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThese steeping notes are only a guide. 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