Japan Greens

A premium Sencha with an extra kick of Matcha. Stronger and not as sweet as the Kabuse.

The literal translation is round (green) tea. The leaves retain their round shape because they have not been rolled into a needle-like shape as is done in the seiju step when making Sencha. First produced for export over 80 years ago, this tea is now almost entirely consumed domestically. The best value of our Japan Green offerings and the most intense.

From Kagoshima, this delightful mix of toasted brown rice and premium green tea has a wonderful aroma and slightly nutty flavor.

A classic with a healthful twist--green tea with toasted rice dusted with Matcha powder. Our Matcha Genmaicha is from Shizuoka.

There is something about Kukicha that is so enticing. The color is a vibrant green and the aroma in your cup is the essence of freshness. This one is sweeter than others we have offered, as the stems are from the youngest tea leaves.

A new Sencha we are offering this year. Grown on Kyushu Island, this 1st flush 2008 tea. Brisk and sweet at the same time. Excellent.

From the Kagoshima region, this Kabuse is the finest tea from the first harvest. Special nets (kabuse) cover the tea fields and let half the sun's rays pass through, closely mimicking the natural light conditions of the wild tea plant. Full, captivating aroma, a crystal clear, bright fluorescent green, exceptional tea.

Brilliant green colored finely-powdered tea that can be brewed for drinking or used in cooking.