NEW HARVEST NOW AVAILABLE! 💚🍵 Awarded 2 stars at the 2023 Great Taste Awards in London 🌟🌟

This highly aromatic & full-bodied Kabusecha green tea from the first 2025 harvest comes from Mr. Iwakura from Shimada (Shizuoka). The new harvest is particularly impressive due to its stronger sweetness and perfect balance. Due to its long shading with nets & its particularly natural cultivation, it is very aromatic, unique & full-bodied in taste. The natural fertilization with tea grass (Chagusaba) is a traditional method from Shizuoka Prefecture and ensures a broad, complex aroma. Despite its intense, aromatic flavor, this top-quality green tea has no astringency and is not at all bitter. Like all our green teas, it is of course completely pesticide-free.

Variety: Kabusecha (Aracha, loose-leaf green tea, semi-shaded, unsorted)
Characteristics: intensely aromatic, sweet, deep umami
Producer: Mr. Iwakura
Cultivation: Chagusaba , no pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Processing: medium-steamed (Chuumushi), unsorted
Origin: Shimada (Shizuoka), Japan
Harvest: 1st picking 2026
Cultivar: Yabukita

Content: 100g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

🌟 New 2026 harvest has arrived 💚 Awarded at the 2025 Great Taste Awards in London.

Soft, full-bodied, aromatic and slightly sweet top-quality green tea with Kyushu-typical fruitiness and Shizuoka-typical umami. The young tea farmer Akane San runs the tea farm together with her family directly in the foothills of the active Sakurajima volcano. Akane San trained in Shizuoka and is now gradually taking over her father's tea farm. Completely atypical for a green tea, which is grown using only natural fertilizers, Kabusecha has a very intense taste with a strong umami without any bitterness or grassiness. A Kabusecha that is already in great demand in Japan due to its strong umami.

Variety: Kabusecha ( semi-shaded)
Characteristics: full-bodied, strong umami, soft and slightly sweet, with a mild, fruity aftertaste, very complex
Producers: Ms. Akane
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Makizono (Kagoshima), Japan
Harvest: 1st picking 2026
Cultivar: Meiryoku

Contents: 100g
Preparation: 1 teaspoon per 100ml / 60-70°C / 60-90 seconds
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

NEW & for a very limited time only! 🌸🌊 Just arrived 🍃🛬

Akane San has crafted a black tea from the famous Benifuuki cultivar with a completely surprising flavor profile—one that is virtually unmatched in terms of sweetness and full-bodied richness. In addition to its very high EGCG/catechin content and its popularity among people with allergies, Benifuuki is particularly known for its strong astringency and bitterness. None of that is detectable in this sweet and mellow black tea. Instead, it is dominated by sweetness, a warm aroma, a full-bodied character, and slightly fruity and spicy notes. Akane San has produced only a very small quantity, which will be available exclusively at SHO CHA. Don’t miss out on this special tea!

Variety: Wakoucha ( black tea / Japanese red tea)
Characteristics: sweet, malty, full-bodied, notes of peach and strawberry, balanced and smooth
Producers: Ms. Akane
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Makizono (Kagoshima), Japan
Harvest: 1st plucking 2026 (entirely by hand)
Cultivar: Benifuuki

Contents: 100g
Preparation: 1 teaspoon per 100ml / 60-70°C / 60-90 seconds
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

Naturally grown yuzu citrus fruit meets kukicha green tea made from high-quality asamushi sencha. The yuzu citrus fruits with complex aromas are dried and the peel is then combined with a fine selection of tea stems and broken tea leaves. This creates a unique green tea with sweet, tangy fruit aromas and full-bodied green tea notes. By selecting only briefly steamed Sencha green tea, it is now fruitier and even better balanced.

Variety: Yuzu Kukicha ( loose green tea/Asamushi Sencha, yuzu peel)
Characteristics: fruity-sweet, tangy, delicately tart
Producers: Susumu Urushibata
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Kawane (Shizuoka), Japan
Harvest: 1st harvest 2025
Cultivar: Zairai , Yabukita

Contents: 100g
Preparation: 1 teaspoon per 100ml / 70°C / 60 seconds
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

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Our most popular green tea. This fruity, aromatic green tea from the first harvest of 2026 comes from Mr. Takayuki of Kobayashi (Miyazaki) on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan. It is an aromatic, slightly sweet, and mild green tea that tastes delicious and fragrant when brewed both hot and cold. Its aroma and flavor are reminiscent of fruits such as mango or passion fruit. Like all of our green teas, it is completely pesticide-free.

Variety: Sencha (loose-leaf green tea, unshaded)
Characteristics: aromatic, sweet & fruity, top quality
Producer: Mr. Takayuki
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Kobayashi (Miyazaki), Japan
Harvest: 1st picking 2026
Cultivar: Yabukita

Content: 100g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

A hand-formed & hand-painted tea mug with a beautiful kawaii design. Due to the very slightly wavy shape of the cup is very comfortable in the hand and despite the large capacity of ~200ml, it is handy slim. Perfect for any tea.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Capacity: approx. 200ml
Height: 9cm
Diameter: 6.5cm
Weight: 160g

A tea mug hand-shaped and hand-painted in Japan, featuring timeless, classic Japanese designs. You can choose from 5 different designs. Thanks to its slightly wavy shape, the mug feels very comfortable in your hand, and despite its generous capacity of ~160 ml, it’s slim and easy to hold. Perfect for any kind of tea.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Filling quantity: approx. 160ml
Height: 7.5cm
Diameter: 6.5cm
Weight: 120g

A tea bowl handcrafted in Japan from the finest porcelain. Made in Tokoname, Japan. Super lightweight and very pleasant to the touch.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Capacity: approx. 110 ml
Height: 7.5 cm
Diameter: 5 cm
Weight: 82.5 g

Handmade clay tea bowl from Japan. Features delicate brushstrokes and a glossy finish. Handcrafted in Tokoname, Japan. Extremely lightweight and very pleasant to the touch.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Capacity: approx. 100 ml
Height: 6 cm
Diameter: 8 cm
Weight: 120 g

A Japanese ceramic tea cup called 汲出 Kumidashi. The name ひび HIBI stands for "crack", because the bowl is covered with fine cracks and color lines. With 120ml capacity, it is particularly productive.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Capacity: approx. 120ml
Height: 6cm
Diameter: 8.5cm
Weight: 135g

Lovingly handcrafted mug for your favorite drink. Produced by the small pottery Yamajun-Seito from Toki in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. We are the only store in Germany to offer this tea mug. Demand is extremely high in Japan and Europe, which is why quantities are always very limited.

Origin: Toki, Gifu, Japan
Filling quantity: approx. 300ml
Height: 8.8cm
Diameter: 8.8cm (thickest part)
Weight: 270g
Cleaning: dishwasher-safe

Handmade tea bowls in the shape of a blossom made of fine porcelain in Japan. When the tea is poured, it takes on the shape of a cherry blossom. A pink cherry blossom is stamped on the base.

Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Filling quantity: approx. 100ml
Height: 5cm
Diameter: 8.5cm
Weight: 105g

THE 2026 HARVEST IS SOLD OUT 🍵🍃 JOIN THE WAITING LIST TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE 2027 HARVEST! ✈️📢

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! 🌊 After a 2-year hiatus: we’ve once again secured the rare and exclusive Shōju cultivar for our Shincha Hayai 🌟🍃

The very first green tea of the new 2026 season comes from Mr. Eiichi on the island of Tanegashima, in the far south of Japan. Along with the ➡️SHINCHA MIDORI, it is flown directly to us from the tea farm. This guarantees maximum freshness but also means availability is extremely limited! Thanks to the Shōju cultivar (tea bush variety), this is an incredibly smooth, naturally sweet Shincha green tea with deep umami, perfectly balanced body, and a fresh aroma. As soon as you open the package, a scent reminiscent of a fresh spring breeze and light fruitiness wafts toward you.

A unique shincha that can only come from Tanegashima. The Shoju cultivar is found exclusively on Tanegashima and was developed by Eiichi Matsushita and the Tanegashima Tea Association. Naturally, Eiichi-san uses absolutely no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Thanks to its high quality, this green tea can be steeped at least four times! We will only have a very limited quantity in stock, as Mr. Eiichi produces only a limited amount each year and his Shincha is extremely popular in Japan.

Variety: SHINCHA Sencha (loose green tea, lightly shaded, premium selection)
Characteristics: smooth, natural sweetness, aromatic and full-bodied, deep umami, slightly floral, fruity aftertaste, top-quality First Flush Shincha
Shading: Asamushi (light)
Producer: Mr. Eiichi (Tanegashima Tea Association)
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Awards: Gold winner at the Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2025
Origin: Tanegashima , Kyushu, Japan
Harvest: Early harvest 2026
Cultivar: Shoju

Content: 50g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

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This Shincha from the new 2026 season comes from Mr. Sugita in Makinohara, Shizuoka, in the heart of Japan. The extended steaming of the green tea, known as Fukamushi, gives the Shincha a deep, sweet flavor and a fruity aroma from the tea leaves. The very fine and broken tea leaves give the infusion a vibrant green color. Fertilization with home-grown tea grass further enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor of the green tea. If you steep the Shincha multiple times, you can fully appreciate the flavor nuances of the Fukamushi Shincha: ranging from sweet to spicy-umami to light and fresh. We currently have only a very limited quantity in stock, as Mr. Sugita produces only a limited amount each year and his Fukamushi green tea is very popular in Japan.

Variety: SHINCHA Fukamushi Sencha (loose-leaf green tea, unshaded, premium selection)
Characteristics: sweet and mellow, full-bodied, mild umami, fresh, top-quality first flush Shincha
Processing: Fukamushi (long, broken leaves)
Producer: Mr. Sugita
Cultivation: JP (Japan) – Organic Certified, no pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers
Origin: Makinohara , Shizuoka, Japan
Harvest: Early harvest 2026
Cultivar: Yabukita

Content: 100g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)

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A special, limited-edition version of our popular Sencha N°1. Unlike the regular Sencha N°1, it is shaded with nets and hand-picked. It is also steamed slightly longer for greater balance. It has an intensely fruity fragrance, a soft, almost milky flavor, and a beautifully rich umami profile. It is even more aromatic and full-bodied than our popular Sencha N°1.

Variety: SHINCHA Sencha (loose-leaf green tea, net-shaded, premium selection)
Characteristics: aromatic, smooth/milky, rich umami, top-quality first-flush Shincha
Processing: Chuumushi (medium-length, slightly broken leaves)
Producer: Mr. Takayuki
Cultivation: No pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers; shaded with nets
Origin: Kobayashi (Miyazaki), Kyushu, Japan
Harvest: Early harvest 2026
Cultivar: Yabukita

Content: 100g
Delivery: approx. 2-3 working days (Germany, other countries)