Premium Organic Japanese Loose Leaf Black Tea
Japan is famous for its green tea but there is also a small production of Japanese black tea too, that is virtually unheard of in the west. We supply a limited amount of a black loose leaf tea made from a Benifuuk cultivar, and this organic tea comes from the same production as our organic green teas. It's black but totally different from the premium black teas that you are most probably used to. Made from hand picked young leaves, this Benifuuki black tea is aromatic, mild and incredibly smooth, with zero bitterness. Brew the perfect cup of Japanese black tea – hot or cold
Temperature, amount of leaf, type of water and steep time are important factors you need to get right to make the perfect cup of hot Japanese black tea. We recommend: Tea: 4g (0.14 oz. = 1 heaped tsp.), Water: 1 cup (200ml), Temperature: (95 - 100°C), Steep Time: 120 seconds. Black loose leaf tea can also be brewed cold. Add 6-7g of loose leaf tea to a glass pitcher and fill up with 500-1000ml water. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours, strain the leaves then drink or store in the fridge for later. Ocha & Co. Organic Tea
Our JAS organic tea plantations are found in a hillside region of Japan blessed with clear water, the perfect temperatures, ample natural shade, and mineral-rich soil. Our Japanese teas are prepared in small batches by the Japanese Tea Association’s top certified tea instructor and the winner of Japan's 56th National Tea Tasting competition.
Ingredients
100% Japanese Black Tea - Yakubita Cultivar
Directions
Brewing Instructions: Use 4g (0.14 oz.) of tea leaves for 200ml water at a temperature between 95 - 100°C 120 seconds. For cold brew, add 6-7g loose leaf to glass pitcher, fill up with 500-1000ml water, refrigerate 6-8 hours, strain the leaves, and store in fridge later.
Safety Warning
Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women.
