Japanese Loose Leaf Tea

Japanese teas are known for their fresh, vibrant character, from grassy sencha to smooth, mellow blends. Most are steamed right after picking, which keeps the leaves bright green and full of flavor. For the best cup, brew with water below boiling — around 70–80 °C (160–175 °F).

Japanese Loose Leaf Tea

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Imperial Gyokuro Genmaicha
Japan • Green Tea
Traditional toasted brown rice Imperial Gyrokuro Genmaicha is fragrant, toasty and sweet
US$8.85
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Sencha Tenkaichi
Japan • Green Tea
Sweet, buttery, grassy, slight vegetal flavor, and a pale, yet bright green liquor
US$11.95
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4.3
Keijo Saemidori Sencha
Japan • Green Tea
Full-bodied and umami-rich tea with a delicate nature, freshness and no bitterness
US$6.95
25g
US$6.95
50g
US$12.85
100g
US$25.95
200g
US$48.95
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Yame Sencha | Fukuoka Reserve
Japan • Green Tea
Fine first flush tea that is savoury, sweet and mildly astringent.
US$11.95
50g
US$11.95
100g
US$21.95
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Shizuoka Tsuyu Sencha
Japan • Green Tea
Full bodied Sencha from Shizuoka that is light, and umami sweet on the finish
US$7.95
25g
US$7.95
50g
US$14.95
100g
US$27.95
200g
US$24.95
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Chiran Sencha
Japan • Green Tea
A smooth and refreshing Japanese sencha from Chiran  
US$10.95
50g
US$10.95
100g
US$19.95
200g
US$47.95
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Fukamushi Sencha Kakegawa
Japan • Green Tea
Lovely Sencha that has delicate sweetness, mild astringency and a clean vegetal taste
US$8.95
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Fukujyu Sencha
Japan • Green Tea
Steamed Japanese Fukujyu Sencha is light, sweet and oceanic
US$8.95
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4.8
Matcha Iri Sencha
Japan • Green Tea
Sencha dusted with high quality matcha is strong, grassy and sweet
US$7.85
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Kukicha Kabuse
Japan • Green Tea
Kukicha Kabuse is theanine-rich, aromatic with a uniquely sweet and delicate flavor
US$7.95
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Superior Miyazaki Hojicha
Japan • Green Tea
Luxury grade Hojicha from Miyazaki, that is sweet, roasted, and smooth
US$5.95
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Bancha Ujitawara
Japan • Green Tea
Light tasting Japanese Bancha that is slightly astringent and refreshing
US$5.85
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Frequently asked questions

What makes Japanese green tea different?

Most Japanese green teas are steamed right after picking, which gives them a bright colour and a fresh, grassy, often savoury taste.

What water temperature is best for Japanese tea?

Below boiling: around 70–80°C (160–175°F) for sencha, and even cooler for gyokuro. Steep for 1–2 minutes.

What is the difference between sencha, gyokuro and matcha?

Sencha is grown in full sun, gyokuro is shaded before harvest for a sweeter taste, and matcha is shaded leaf ground into a fine powder.