NEW Benifuuki WaKoucha (Japanese Black Tea); Satsuma, Kagoshima, 50g. Naturally Grown. 2025 SHINCHA

Benifuuki WaKoucha (Japanese Black Tea) - 2025 Shincha (New Harvest Tea)
Origin: Satsuma, Kagoshima Prefecture. Naturally grown with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Cultivar: Benifuuki

Japanese Black Tea, or WaKoucha (literally "red tea,") is not nearly as well-known as Japanese Green Tea, even though black tea has been produced in Japan since the late 1800's as an export item to Europe and the United States. The Benifuuki varietal is a cross between Assamica and Sinensis varieties, and is well-suited to creating a uniquely Japanese black tea. This one from Satsuma has a lovely brick red color, is very smooth with mellow caramel notes and a slightly sweet finish. The level of astringency is relatively low compared to non-Japanese black teas, so it can be enjoyed with or without milk and sugar, or even iced. We hope you will enjoy this unique Japanese tea.

Satsuma Town is the result of the recent merger of the smaller towns of Tsuruda, Satsuma, and Miyanojou, a well-known tea-growing area. Although mountainous, the large Sendai River runs through it, helping to create the conditions ideal for tea farming.