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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  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    $125.00

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    $125.00

    A deep and rich black tea, produced entirely by hand in Nara by Tsuguto Hattor.


    Notes
    Cocoa, Red miso, Azuki bean
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    $125.00

    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

  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    $125.00

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    $125.00

    An incredibly rare fruity white tea produced entirely by hand.


    Notes
    Winter melon, White Peach, Manuka honey
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    $48.00

    Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    $48.00

    The best Japanese black tea we have ever had the pleasure of tasting.


    Notes
    Kabocha, Orange peel, Baking spices
    Area

    Sayama, Saitama

    Cultivar

    Yumewakaba

  • Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    $65.00

    Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    $65.00

    A partially oxidized, pan-fired tea that expresses a fruited and buttery profile. One of the best teas of 2025.


    Notes
    Cacao, White Sesame, Shortbread
    Area

    Sayama, Saitama

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • House Roasted Tsuguto Hattori Houjicha

    House Roasted Tsuguto Hattori Houjicha

    $30.00

    House Roasted Tsuguto Hattori Houjicha

    $30.00

    A house roasted houjicha made from bancha harvested by Tsuguto Hattori in Nara.


    Notes
    Chocolate, Raisin, Brown Sugar
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Sayama Hokumei Sencha

    Sayama Hokumei Sencha

    $30.00

    Sayama Hokumei Sencha

    $30.00

    This tea benefits from both deep steaming and controlled withering via ultraviolet presenting floral undertones, an intense freshness, and a crisp texture.


    Notes
    Green Apple, Sansho, Wildflower
    Area

    Sayama, Saitama

    Cultivar

    Hokumei

  • Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    $65.00

    Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    $65.00

    A rare offering from the Yamaguchi family, this roasted oolong showcases the stylistic potential of the convergence of Taiwanese production techniques and Japanese processing


    Notes
    Lychee, Caramel Flan, Stewed Peach
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Limited Edition Tanegashima Kuro Koji Pu'er

    Limited Edition Tanegashima Kuro Koji Pu'er

    $100.00

    Limited Edition Tanegashima Kuro Koji Pu'er

    $100.00

    A rare post-fermented tea, similar to pu'er, made with Koji spores.


    Notes
    Cooked plum, Blackberry, Lilac
    Area

    Tanegashima Island

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Limited Edition Miyazaki Family Oolong

    Limited Edition Miyazaki Family Oolong

    $75.00

    Limited Edition Miyazaki Family Oolong

    $75.00

    Intensely floral and crisp, this offering from the Miyazaki Family is among the cleanest and most complex Japanese oolongs we have had the pleasure of experiencing


    Notes
    White Flowers, Melted Butter, Slate
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Minamisayaka

  • Miyabi Sencha

    Miyabi Sencha

    $32.00

    Miyabi Sencha

    $32.00

    Our flagship sencha, a deep nuttiness reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, natural sweetness and a rich body with very low astringency.


    Notes
    Hazelnut, Sweet Grass, Nori
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Uji Genmaimatcha

    Uji Genmaimatcha

    $20.00

    Uji Genmaimatcha

    $20.00

    A kettl classic—first flush sencha, blended with puffed brown rice, and dusted with matcha.


    Notes
    Brown rice, Mache, Saline
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Nagano Soba Cha

    Nagano Soba Cha

    $28.00

    Nagano Soba Cha

    $28.00

    A comforting, nutty, and caffeine-free buckwheat tea sourced from Nagano prefecture.


    Notes
    Toasted grain, Cooked sugar, Sesame
    Area

    Nagano

    Cultivar

    Shinano Natsusoba

  • Sumire Sencha

    Sumire Sencha

    $25.00

    Sumire Sencha

    $25.00

    A sencha with a rich green color and electric grassiness topped off with a heady fragrance.


    Notes
    Green Apple, Sweet Grass, Mountain Flowers
    Area

    Chiran, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    $56.00

    Jou Yanagi Houjicha

    $56.00

    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

  • Tokyo Mugicha

    Tokyo Mugicha

    $16.00

    Tokyo Mugicha

    $16.00

    A satisfyingly rich and smoky 100% caffeine-free roasted barley tea. Traditionally consumed cold.


    Notes
    Cacao nibs, Roasted peanuts, Smoke
    Area

    Tokyo

    Cultivar

    Rokujo Barley

  • Shizuku Gyokuro

    Shizuku Gyokuro

    $38.00

    Shizuku Gyokuro

    $38.00

    An entry level gyokuro from Shinya Yamaguchi that spares no punch.


    Notes
    Konbu, Dashi, Pine
    Area

    Hoshinomura, Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Chiran Sencha

    Chiran Sencha

    $32.00

    Chiran Sencha

    $32.00

    A sencha with an electric green color and expressive grassiness complimented by a high sweetness.


    Notes
    Endive, Dandelion, Alpine grass
    Area

    Chiran, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Saemidori

  • Kukicha Sencha

    Kukicha Sencha

    $22.00

    Kukicha Sencha

    $22.00

    A blend of stems and leaf from the hills of Fukuoka.


    Notes
    Blanched greens, Dried Citrus, Dashi
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Koetsu Houjicha

    Koetsu Houjicha

    $36.00

    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

  • Iribancha Houjicha

    Iribancha Houjicha

    $35.00

    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

  • Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    $32.00

    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

  • Minamata Blended Sencha

    Minamata Blended Sencha

    $27.00

    Minamata Blended Sencha

    $27.00

    This tea balances a gentle savoriness with an elegant aroma, making it a harmonious daily drinking tea.


    Notes
    Edamame, Macadamia, Micro Greens
    Area

    Minamata, Kumamoto

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Kin Houjicha

    Kin Houjicha

    $32.00

    Kin Houjicha

    $32.00

    An exceptional houjicha made from gyokuro leaves and stems, roasted by the legendary Ryuouen tea house in Kyoto.


    Notes
    Toasted Almonds, Wild hay, Sesame
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend