Loose Tea

Our collection of Japanese tea is sourced from throughout Japan and represents the hard work of our network of artisan growers. We are proud to offer pinnacle grade Japanese loose leaf teas, including sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, kamairicha and more. Our collection brings the tea fields of Japan into your home and into your cup. 

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  • Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    $27.00

    This kabuse, made from 100% Okumidori cultivated by the Onohara family, is a true rarity.


    Notes
    White Sesame, Fresh Grass, Toasted rice
    Area

    Ureshino, Saga

    Cultivar

    Okumidori

  • House Roasted Furukawa Samidori Houjicha

    House Roasted Furukawa Samidori Houjicha

    House Roasted Furukawa Samidori Houjicha

    $30.00

    Among the finest houjicha we have ever offered


    Notes
    Toasted Sesame, Butternut Squash, Kettle corn
    Area

    Gokasho, Uji

    Cultivar

    Samidori

  • Tokushima Awabancha

    Tokushima Awabancha

    Tokushima Awabancha

    $40.00

    Summer harvest leaves packed full of fermented fruit flavors with a round and silky texture.


    Notes
    Kombu, Grape Leaf, Goji Berry
    Area

    Kamikatsu

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    $35.00

    A stem tea made from organically cultivated gyokuro plants, produced by Shuichiro Sakamoto in Kagoshima.


    Notes
    Lemon balm, Wild hay, Fava bean
    Area

    Shibushi, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    $32.00

    A classic, late harvest bancha from Uji that is drum roasted until it reaches a deep brown, almost black hue, resulting in an intensely sweet and aromatic brew.


    Notes
    Kettle corn, Roasted Chestnut, Roasted Barley
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    $22.00

    A perfectly balanced daily-drinking black tea, produced entirely without the use of pesticides by the Amano family in Kumamoto.


    Notes
    Flaxseed, Honey, Citrus peel
    Area

    Minamata, Kumamoto

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    $36.00

    A collaborative release with Maruhachi Seichajo, bringing their famous Kaga Boucha Houjicha to Kettl.


    Notes
    Candied nuts, Toffee, Sea salt
    Area

    Kaga City

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Uji No Sato Sencha

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    $180.00

    A sencha with a light and silky body, complex floral and saline aromatics, and a soft, pleasing astringency.


    Notes
    Floral Grass, Silky, Mineral
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Iribancha Houjicha

    Iribancha Houjicha

    Iribancha Houjicha

    $35.00

    A deep roasted houjicha, reminiscent of pipe tobacco, sourced from from Ryuouen in Kyoto.


    Notes
    Pine Resin, Bonfire, Pipe tobacco
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Koetsu Houjicha

    Koetsu Houjicha

    Koetsu Houjicha

    $36.00

    This houjicha is made from first harvest gyokuro leaves and stems, creating an umami rich tea with a piercing sweetness and delicate, gentle roasted aroma.


    Notes
    Toasted praline, Cinnamon, Saline
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Kukicha Sencha

    Kukicha Sencha

    Kukicha Sencha

    $22.00

    Kukicha boasts a beautiful glowing green color, rich fruity aroma, and a sparkling finish.


    Notes
    Fresh Butter, Wild Grass, Honey
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    $32.00

    This houjicha was roasted by hand by the legendary potter Yoshiyaki Shimizu in his studio in Dosenbo.


    Notes
    Spice, Roasted Barley, Marcona almond
    Area

    Dosenbo

    Cultivar

    Zairai

  • Mare Gyokuro

    Mare Gyokuro

    Mare Gyokuro

    $68.00

    The pinnacle gyokuro offering from Shinya Yamaguchi in Fukuoka.


    Notes
    Snap pea, Melted Butter, Dashi
    Area

    Hoshinomura, Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    $125.00

    A breathtaking example of Silver Needle tea, a style practically unheard of in Japan, produced entirely by hand by Tsuguto Hattori.


    Notes
    Lychee, Caramel Flan, Stewed Peach
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    $35.00

    A complex, smoky aroma, remarkable clarity, and a refreshing finish.


    Notes
    Aubergine, Hickory, Green Chard
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    $29.00

    A shaded sencha with a deep green hue and notes of pine and butter.


    Notes
    Cream, Baked Grass, Nori
    Area

    Hoshinomura, Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Hatsutsumi Shincha

    Hatsutsumi Shincha

    Hatsutsumi Shincha

    $45.00

    An exceptionally rich Shincha with a heady depth of flavor and intense freshness.


    Notes
    Pistachio, French butter, Spring Pea
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Gokase Kanayamidori Oolong

    Gokase Kanayamidori Oolong

    Gokase Kanayamidori Oolong

    $25.00

    This Kanayamidori Oolong showcases a soft butter sweetness, delicate florality, and a satisfying undercurrent of umami.


    Notes
    Rose Water, Brown Butter, Cacao
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Kanayamidori

  • Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    $32.00

    A sencha with beautiful aromatics, a refreshing and focused flavor, and a lasting buttery sweetness.


    Notes
    Honey dew, Spring Pea, Microgreens
    Area

    Sonogi, Nagaski

    Cultivar

    Asatsuyu

  • Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha

    Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha

    Minamata Tsuyuhikari Kabuse Shincha

    $35.00

    Medium-steamed and expertly rolled, it brews up fresh and vibrant with intoxicating aromas and a smooth, elegant finish.


    Notes
    Green Apple, Basil, Clarified Butter
    Area

    Minamata, Kumamoto

    Cultivar

    Tsuyuhikari

  • Founders Collection Subscription: Curated by Kettl Founder, Zach Mangan

    Founders Collection Subscription: Curated by Kettl Founder, Zach Mangan

    Founders Collection Subscription: Curated by Kettl Founder, Zach Mangan

    $30.00

    A rotating subscription featuring a hand selected tea-of-the-month by Kettl founder Zach Mangan.


    Notes
    Area
    Cultivar