Japanese Wakoucha Black Tea

Wakoucha is a rare black tea produced in Japan. While Japan is best known for its green teas, it has produced a few specialty black teas for over a hundred years. Because Japanese black teas are made from unique tea cultivars rarely used to produce black tea, they are often different in character than Chinese or Indian black teas, with a bright, delicate flavor and a hint of natural sweetness. Cups Per Package This luxury loose leaf tea is carefully blended and packaged by hand in a reusable tin or a resealable kraft bag. Our 3.5 oz. tin or kraft bag makes approximately 35 – 40 cups of tea. Our 7 oz. kraft bag makes approximately 70 – 80 cups. Ingredients Black tea (Origin: Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan) Tasting Notes Light, clean, and mellow, with notes of stone fruit, chrysanthemum, clove, honey, spice, and oak. How to Brew Japanese Wakoucha Tea Use 1 heaping teaspoon per 6 oz. water. Heat water until steaming briskly, not boiling (approximately 180 degrees). Steep for 2 minutes. To get t