Wakoucha Black Tea

$20.00

Harvested in mid-summer, this black tea is sun-withered and traditionally pan-finished offering a spicy sweetness with a honey finish. Unexpected yet elegant, it offers a glimpse into a lesser-known side of Japanese tea.

30g

Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan

Brewing instructions:

Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.

First Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 90 seconds

Second Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 60 seconds

Third Infusion
95°C (203°F) · 45 seconds

Additional Infusions
95°C (203°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.

Harvested in mid-summer, this black tea is sun-withered and traditionally pan-finished offering a spicy sweetness with a honey finish. Unexpected yet elegant, it offers a glimpse into a lesser-known side of Japanese tea.

30g

Tea Maker:
Toshifumi Shibamoto
Shizuoka, Japan

Brewing instructions:

Use 4g tea leaves per 100ml (3.4 oz) water.

First Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 90 seconds

Second Infusion
90°C (195°F) · 60 seconds

Third Infusion
95°C (203°F) · 45 seconds

Additional Infusions
95°C (203°F) · Increase steeping time by 15–30 seconds with each infusion.