{"title":"Japanese Tea \u0026 Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan is known for its distinctive approach to tea, from steamed green teas and traditional sencha to matcha, hojicha, genmaicha, and more. Explore Japanese teas shaped by centuries of cultivation, processing, and tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"88th-night-shincha-green-tea","title":"88th Night Shincha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, clean aromatics and a light, gentle cup. The green bean and edamame character is less grassy than expected. The feather soft finish has a smooth, faintly nutty quality. Well-made and well-balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced spring of 2026. “Shincha” means “New Tea” and is the first tea made from the plants after winter dormancy. It’s made by Mr. Tofuku using the Okumidori cultivar growing in the high hills just north of Kagoshima City, where the active Mt. Sakura-jima rains volcanic ash and fertilizes the fields. “88\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Night” refers to 88 days after the first day of spring in the lunar calendar and is an auspicious day for the harvest of Shincha.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":6563675971,"sku":"87042","price":21.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":11208547696676,"sku":"87044","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7700_88th-Night-Shincha-2021_web.jpg?v=1632192854"},{"product_id":"gazebo-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"Gazebo Gyokuro | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe young grassiness of this translucent green liquor is the distilled refinement of nature’s grace. The cup has the pristine sweetness of green beans eaten right off the vine with the aroma of backyard tomato plants. Classy and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of teas produced in the spring of 2026 from Ayabe City, Fukuchiyama City and Maizuru City - all in Kyoto Prefecture. It’s known as Ryotan Cha (Ryotan is a geographical area within Kyoto), which has its own local standards for production, including only harvesting once a year. The plants used to make Gyokuro are deliberately shaded for at least 20 days before harvesting, producing unique chemical changes to the leaf.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":6563676163,"sku":"87032","price":43.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":11208534294564,"sku":"87034","price":72.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8703_Gazebo_Gyokuro_web.jpg?v=1722357063"},{"product_id":"hideaway-hojicha-green-tea","title":"Hideaway Hojicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted green tea - a Japanese staple. Full-bodied cup with a toasted nutty flavor. Excellent iced and naturally low in caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in the summer of 2025 by the Otsuka Green Tea Co., a five-generation family-owned tea company founded in 1869 in Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52109755613496,"sku":"87062","price":6.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":6563676547,"sku":"87064","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 ounce","offer_id":6563676611,"sku":"87066","price":32.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7702_Hojicha_web.jpg?v=1632192798"},{"product_id":"archers-arrow-iccha-kariban-green-tea","title":"Archer's Arrow Iccha Kariban | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nimble-bodied cup with a pointed floral character. The high aromatics are supported by a sweet citrus rind quality that minimizes the brothy mouthfeel typical of Japanese teas. A distinct and pleasant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eProduced May 2025 in the Kagoshima Prefecture. It’s a 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e leaf and soft stem mix from first flush material. The picked leaf undergoes a withering process and then a light steaming to accentuate and preserve the floral quality. It blurs the line between traditional Japanese and Chinese green tea characteristics, creating a unique tea with wide appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52109686833464,"sku":"87052","price":9.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":6563676995,"sku":"87054","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":6563677059,"sku":"87056","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7703_Iccha-Kariban_web.jpg?v=1632193312"},{"product_id":"rice-paddy-genmaicha-green-tea-blend","title":"Rice Paddy Genmaicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional Japanese tea blend of green tea and roasted rice. Hearty grain character with a subtle green tea body. An excellent all-day tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the summer of 2025 by the Otsuka Green Tea Co., a five-generation family-owned tea company founded in 1869 in Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52109783859512,"sku":"87082","price":8.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":8087795715,"sku":"87084","price":13.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":8087795779,"sku":"87086","price":52.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/8004_Genmaicha_web.jpg?v=1632192189"},{"product_id":"dancing-crane-karigane-green-tea","title":"Dancing Crane Karigane | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eComprised of both leaf and stalk from shade-grown tea only. The dry leaf is an attractive color contrast and the cup is gentle and bright with fresh vegetal flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was produced in 2025 by Otsuka Green Tea Co., a family-owned tea company that was founded in 1869 in Shizuoka, Japan. It’s been owned and operated by the same family for five generations.  Their tea factory is located near the Nissaka area of Shizuoka, not far from Mt. Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarigane is made specifically from Gyokuro (shade-grown) plants. It consists primarily of stems, but also includes some leaf material. “Kari” means “wild goose”. The tea is named for the shape of the stem, which mirrors a stick that a bird would rest on. During processing, the tea leaves are shaken and blown through a high-tech machine with over 700 cameras in a line that can sort the leaves by color (the leaves must go through this process twice). Otsuka deliberately includes the lighter-colored stems to create contrast in the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":11587281923,"sku":"87072","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":11587281987,"sku":"87074","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":11587282051,"sku":"87076","price":56.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7711_Karigane_web.jpg?v=1632193703"},{"product_id":"clearwater-sencha-green-tea","title":"Clearwater Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe briny character of the liquor at the beginning quickly softens in the comfortable quality of sugar snap peas. The subtle, bitter citrus in the aftertaste is just right, but the unusually heavy presence from start to finish really shines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2026 first flush tea from our friends at the Otsuka Green Tea Co. It’s a lightly-steamed “asamushi” sencha made from the Saemidori cultivar growing in the Miyazaki prefecture of Japan. The plants were shaded to limit sun exposure ten days prior to harvest. These shaded teas are called “kabusecha” and bring desirable changes to the leaf before picking. The Saemidori cultivar was officially recognized in 1991 as a hybrid of the Asatsuyu and Yabukita cultivars.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":32822417883183,"sku":"87112","price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":32822417915951,"sku":"87114","price":28.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8711_Clearwater_Sencha_2024_web.jpg?v=1719987968"},{"product_id":"black-diamond-matcha-green-tea","title":"Black Diamond Matcha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Diamond matcha is koi-cha or “thick tea,” a high grade matcha designed to be made in a formal style tea ceremony. The cup is thick, creamy, and sweet with little bitterness. Sold in 20 gram vacuum-packed tins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested May 2025 in Nishio, Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is made from the Yabukita cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39362121138223,"sku":"88998","price":38.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7601_Matcha-Koicha-powder_web.jpg?v=1632194289"},{"product_id":"daily-grind-matcha-green-tea","title":"Daily Grind Matcha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lot of tea is currently SOLD OUT. We're hoping to get a new lot soon, but no guarantees. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign up for notifications above and we'll let you know when a new lot is back in stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an entry-level ceremonial grade matcha meant for usucha or \"thin tea.\"  It delivers a smooth, bold cup for casual drinking. Sold in a 50-gram pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested May 2025 in Nishio, Aichi prefecture, Japan. It is made from the Yabukita cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea was formerly called \"Matcha Chiyo-no-shiro.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39362125332527,"sku":"88988","price":31.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7602_Matcha-Chiyo-no-shiro-powder_web.jpg?v=1632194273"},{"product_id":"deep-sea-sencha-green-tea","title":"Deep Sea Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThe depths of deep-steamed sencha. An opaque liquor with a heavily textured mouthfeel that reveals the brothy brilliance of submerged vegetation. A subtle floral quality cleans up in the finish. A signature Japanese tea, indeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eA 2026 first flush spring tea from our friends at the Otsuka Green Tea Co. It’s a deep-steamed “fukamushi” sencha blend of Yabukita cultivars growing in the Kakegawa, Kikugawa, and Shimada regions of Shizuoka, Japan. This tea is made in the “Shizuoka” style that originated in Kakegawa and the longer steam time must be carefully balanced to produce a heavier cup that does not lose its color or fragrance. The particular outcome of each lot of tea will highly depend on the individual tea maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":41279807094831,"sku":"87002","price":15.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":41279807127599,"sku":"87004","price":25.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8700_Deep_Sea_Sencha_2024_web.jpg?v=1719987888"},{"product_id":"scenic-mountain-sencha-green-tea","title":"Scenic Mountain Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nostalgic cup with the raw and rural feel of a bygone era. Graciously green and herbaceous with a finish reminiscent of seashells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in 2025, this tea is purely “aracha,” meaning it is finished product that has not been graded, sorted, or blended. All Japanese tea starts out as aracha, but the majority of it is sorted\/blended into a final product before it is sold. This is an asamushi style tea (meaning lightly steamed) made from the Yabukita cultivar in the Kakegawa region of Shizuoka prefecture. Most aracha from Kakegawa is fukamushi style (deep steamed), so this lightly steamed version is a rare find. It comes from the “Miyama” tea factory (Miyama = “beautiful mountain”), a tiny factory that produces only 300kg a year. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":44773775999288,"sku":"87102","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":44773775966520,"sku":"87104","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":44773803458872,"sku":"87106","price":68.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/8710_Scenic_Mountain_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1678892227"},{"product_id":"boxcar-bancha-green-tea","title":"Boxcar Bancha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe workaday green tea staple. The grassiness is subdued and allows a simple sweetness to come forth and soften the seaweed spirits. Easy and unassuming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced summer 2025 in Shizuoka Prefecture. It’s a deep-steamed tea made from the Yabukita cultivar. Bancha is made of leaf material obtained when pruning the plants between standard first and second flush harvests. Its coarse leaves produce a simpler, lighter cup.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52109801292088,"sku":"87142","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":47391746588984,"sku":"87144","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":47396036608312,"sku":"87146","price":37.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8714_Bancha_2023_web.jpg?v=1700070055"},{"product_id":"waterlily-sencha-green-tea","title":"Waterlily Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFresh impressions of subtle buttered sweetness and lime zest are painted with a florist’s brush. The light astringency in the finish is easy going and cleans up nicely. Superior quality that won’t disappoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis sencha from the Sofu cultivar was produced in April 2026 by Akira Chikamori at the Sata Seicha Tea Farm in Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The Sofu cultivar is a combination of the popular Yabukita and Inzatsu 131 cultivars, the latter of which is of the Indian Assamica variety.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053218472248,"sku":"87162","price":22.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49053218439480,"sku":"87164","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8716_Waterlily_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721838008"},{"product_id":"purple-iris-sencha-green-tea","title":"Purple Iris Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lot of tea is almost gone. We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh pitch floral perfection with a tangy grip. The revelry of bitter herbs and lemongrass punctuates the bouquet. Potent mouthfeel, light in body, and a versatile steeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in May 2026 by Masahiro Okutomi at the Okutomien Tea Farm in Sayama Town of Saitama Prefecture. This is a withered sencha made from the Yumewakaba cultivar. The Okutomien Tea Farm is a pioneer of this style. Withered sencha means the leaves are allowed to “wither” after picking in big trays, allowing the air to flow through, reducing moisture content and changing its chemical nature. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053223092536,"sku":"87182","price":29.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49053223059768,"sku":"87184","price":48.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8718_Purple_Iris_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721924221"},{"product_id":"hot-springs-sencha-green-tea","title":"Hot Springs Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn intensely elemental experience. The deep green color steeps a strong cup of mushrooms, minerals, and lily pads. Salty sea spray and celery soak up the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis fukamushi style sencha was produced from the relatively new Seimei cultivar in the spring of 2026 in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053226598712,"sku":"87172","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49258779803960,"sku":"87174","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8717_Hot_Springs_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721837153"},{"product_id":"painters-canvas-kamairicha-green-tea","title":"Painter's Canvas Kamairicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lot of tea is SOLD OUT. We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sentimental appeal of a bucolic garden watercolor. Light body with a gentle floral aroma, the mouthfeel is clean and frictionless. A perfect reprieve from the noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the late spring of 2025, this is a blend from multiple farms in Miyazaki prefecture. It’s made from native Zairai tea plant grown from seed, which is quite rare. Kamairicha is pan-fired (dry heat) green tea, as is typical in China, instead of the steaming that is the standard for all Japanese sencha. The results are less brothy and more floral in quality.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118276059448,"sku":"87192","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118276026680,"sku":"87194","price":37.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8719_Painter_s_Canvas_Kamairicha_web.jpg?v=1723743972"},{"product_id":"love-potion-kamairicha-green-tea","title":"Love Potion Kamairicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis lot of tea is SOLDOUT. We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese floral aromatics will leave you powerless to resist. The medium-bodied liquor tastes like spring is in the air and the lilac bushes are in full bloom. A strong mineral tang seems to last for a pleasant eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced in the late spring of 2025 by Masaya Kai at the Kai Seichaen Tea Farm in Takachiho town of Miyazaki prefecture. It’s made of withered leaf from the Minami Sayaka cultivar. Kamairicha is pan-fired (dry heat) green tea, as is typical in China, instead of the steaming that is the standard for all Japanese sencha. “Withering” means the leaves are gathered in long shallow trays after picking, allowing airflow to reduce the moisture content and facilitate chemical transformation within the leaf. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118278582584,"sku":"87202","price":28.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118278615352,"sku":"87204","price":47.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8720_Love_Potion_Kamairicha_2025_web.jpg?v=1761928344"},{"product_id":"origami-hojicha-green-tea","title":"Origami Hojicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lightly roasted hojicha has the gratifying aromatics of toasted grapefruit. The dry fruit and nutty character of the cup give the mouthfeel a satisfying grip. A truly unique tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the spring of 2026 by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town, Saitama Prefecture. This unusual hojicha (which means roasted tea) is a blend of withered leaf and stem from different cultivars that are lightly roasted to preserve the aromatic elements. “Withering” means the leaves are gathered in long shallow trays after picking, allowing airflow to reduce the moisture content and facilitate chemical transformation within the leaf. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kettle Black Hojicha Japanese black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKettle Black Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/sencha-nightingale-green-tea\" title=\"Sencha Nightingale Japanese green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha Nightingale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118281335096,"sku":"87212","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118281367864,"sku":"87214","price":34.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8721_Origami_Hojicha_web.jpg?v=1723743510"},{"product_id":"kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea","title":"Kettle Black Hojicha | Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe roast of this black tea gracefully hits all the low notes. Charming and rugged, it delivers a comfortably smooth cup with an earthy, barley, cocoa character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the spring of 2026 by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town, Saitama Prefecture. It’s a blend that primarily features the Benifuki cultivar – Japan’s most famous black tea cultivar known for its depth of body and strong floral character. Hojicha (which means roasted tea) is rarely made from black tea. Mr. Kawaguchi is a master of his craft and consistently produces top-notch tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor another tea featuring the Benifuki cultivar, check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ceylon Peacock Feather black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/ceylon-peacock-feather-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCeylon Peacock Feather\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/sencha-nightingale-green-tea\" title=\"Sencha Nightingale Japanese green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sencha Nightingale\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Origami Hojicha Japanese green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/origami-hojicha-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigami Hojicha.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118284316984,"sku":"87222","price":22.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118284349752,"sku":"87224","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8722_Kettle_Black_Hojicha_web.jpg?v=1723742120"},{"product_id":"sencha-nightingale-green-tea","title":"Sencha Nightingale | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic, high-quality craftmanship delivers summertime aromatics of lilacs and watermelon. Light in body with an artichoke and asparagus character, the fluid and absorbing mouthfeel sweetens into a green grape and honeydew aftertaste. Clean and flawless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sencha from the Kiyoka cultivar was produced in April 2026 by Akira Chikamori at the Sata Seicha Tea Farm in Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kiyoka (which means “pure fragrance”) is a new cultivar officially registered in 2020 that offers rich flavors, clean, floral aromatics, and minimal astringency. A truly outstanding tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kettle Black Hojicha Japanese black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKettle Black Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/products\/origami-hojicha-green-tea\" title=\"Origami Hojicha Japanese green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigami Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":50508101517624,"sku":"87242","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":50508101550392,"sku":"87244","price":41.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8724_Sencha_Nightingale_web.jpg?v=1750779373"},{"product_id":"sunrise-sencha-green-tea","title":"Sunrise Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis simple tea has unusually hearty aromatics of asparagus and chicken broth, but the cup is surprisingly bright and sweet. It has a light body, rich texture, and a roasted zucchini and seaweed character that’s pleasantly clean in the finish. Great bang for the buck!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eA 2026 first flush spring tea from our friends at the Otsuka Green Tea Co. It’s a deep-steamed “fukamushi” sencha blend of Yabukita cultivars growing in the Kakegawa, Kikugawa, and Shimada regions of Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":50840296784184,"sku":"87252","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":50840296816952,"sku":"87254","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8725_Sencha_Fukujirushi_web.jpg?v=1753372763"},{"product_id":"hourglass-matcha-green-tea","title":"Hourglass Matcha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet and light with a white chocolate aroma. Sold in a 20 gram bag inside of a tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested May 2026 in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is a blend of Saemidori, Okumidori, Kanayamidori cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466069836088,"sku":"88928","price":24.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8892_Hourglass_Matcha.jpg?v=1764783469"},{"product_id":"cross-country-matcha-green-tea","title":"Cross-Country Matcha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha has noticeable depth and a creamy, smooth mouthfeel. Sold in a 20 gram bag inside of a tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested May 2025 in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. It is a blend of Yabukita and Saemidori cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466777755960,"sku":"88938","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8893_Cross_Country_Matcha.jpg?v=1764789945"},{"product_id":"freestyle-matcha-green-tea","title":"Freestyle Matcha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur most affordable matcha. Potent, grassy aroma and character with a bright celery bite in the finish. Sold in a 100 gram zip pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested May 2025 in Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is made from the Yabukita cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466788012344,"sku":"88948","price":39.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8894_Freestyle_Matcha.jpg?v=1764790007"},{"product_id":"japanese-cherry-wood-smoke-black-tea","title":"Japanese Cherry Wood Smoke | Black Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lot of tea is almost gone. We're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luxuriously full-bodied liquor has the texture of melting ice. The aromatics of hot embers quickly give way to sugary sweet cherries. The smoke in the cup is subtle and tasteful. The ripe fruit character rises only after a moment has passed to tempt you to come back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced summer of 2025 from the Yabukita cultivar by Mr. Matsumoto in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is smoked in small batches using the chipped wood of whisky barrels made from Sakura trees (Japan’s famous cherry blossom tree) used by a local distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52597567521080,"sku":"49342","price":31.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":52611015508280,"sku":"49344","price":51.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/4934_Smoked_Japanese_black_tea_web.jpg?v=1783010249"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/collections\/Japan_-_Square_-_1080x1080_17045603-0ca0-4eed-8942-e5afa4d29908.jpg?v=1786718255","url":"https:\/\/www.teasource.com\/collections\/japanese-tea-and-matcha.oembed?page=3","provider":"TeaSource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}