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O-Cha.com is proud to offer the beloved Tsuen blend "Otsūsan," a karigane sencha from Japan’s oldest tea shop, Tsuen Tea, located in Uji. Esteemed as one of the most popular green teas at the Tsuen tea shop, Otsūsan is a special proprietary blend crafted from Yabukita breed karigane sencha. Enhanced with stems from gyokuro leaves, this tea boasts a unique tartness and sharpness in flavor, distinctively setting it apart.

Otsūsan is known for being a bit sweeter and greener than its counterpart, the Musashi blend, providing a delightfully vibrant tea experience. Its refined sweetness and pronounced green tea characteristics make it a favorite among both new enthusiasts and seasoned connoisseurs.

Invite the taste of Uji, Japan, into your home with a 100-gram package of Otsūsan. Experience the unique tart and sharp flavors of this esteemed green tea. Try it today and discover why it stands as a highlight in the Tsuen tea lineup.

This product is also available for automatic monthly delivery!

O-Cha.com proudly presents one of the highest grades of gyokuro available, Uji Gyokuro "Yume no Ukihashi," a treasure from Tsuen Tea, Japan’s oldest continuously operating tea shop situated on the historic banks of the Uji river since 1160. This exquisite first flush gyokuro is meticulously handpicked and crafted from a proprietary blend of the "Gokou" and "Yabukita" green tea cultivars, with "Gokou" taking a prominent role.

Renowned for its cultivation under shade, this gyokuro offers a richer green hue and a distinctly sweeter taste compared to other green teas. The delicate and refined flavor profile of Uji Gyokuro "Yume no Ukihashi" promises an enchanting tea experience that, once mastered, is sure to captivate any tea enthusiast.

This connoisseur-grade gyokuro is sophisticated in its complexity and is not typically recommended for beginners. To fully appreciate its unique qualities, be sure to follow our specific brewing instructions, tailored to enhance this gyokuro's exceptional characteristics.

Available in 100g packages, Uji Gyokuro "Yume no Ukihashi" invites you to partake in a luxurious journey through the rich heritage and refined tastes of one of the finest green teas in the world.

Introducing Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" from Uji, near Kyoto—a superb blend that combines the first harvest of gyokuro leaves with gyokuro stems. Known for its shade-grown cultivation, gyokuro boasts a greener hue and a naturally sweeter taste compared to more commonly found green teas. This specific blend enriches the classic gyokuro with the addition of stems, introducing a delightful tartness that complements its sweetness.

Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" offers a perfect introduction to brewing gyokuro, especially for those new to this style, at an economical price. The brewing process mirrors that of traditional gyokuro: use more leaf, brew at lower temperatures, and allow a longer steeping time to fully develop its depth and character. We recommend using 10 grams of tea per 300ml or less of water, pre-heating your teapot and teacups, and brewing at 55-60°C (131-140°F) for 1.5 to 2 minutes.

Available in 100gm packages, Uji Karigane Gyokuro "Asagiri" is an excellent choice for anyone eager to explore the refined taste of a premium Japanese green tea.

How to Brew Gyokuro - Step-by-Step Instructions!

Currently this product is in "shincha" form and is exactly the same product as our Sae Midori shincha.

Discover the allure of Kagoshima Sae Midori sencha, a premium first-harvest green tea originating from the lush, southern regions of Japan. At O-Cha.com, we take pride in being pioneers, introducing this exceptional sencha to the global market. Since its debut, Sae Midori has enchanted tea enthusiasts with its exquisite qualities.

This remarkable tea is cultivated from a blend of Yabukita and Asa-Tsuyu tea plants, a combination first registered in 1990. Thriving in the warm and frost-free climate of Southern Kagoshima, Sae Midori produces leaves that are a vibrant emerald green, releasing a sweet, grassy aroma that captivates the senses. It stands out both visually and aromatically, making it a prized addition to any tea lover's collection.

Brewing Sae Midori is an enjoyable experience, especially when using a teapot designed for fukamushi-cha, which is ideal for its fine, dust-like leaves. This brewing method brings out the best of its deep-steamed attributes, enhancing the overall tea experience.

Invite the exquisite flavors of Kagoshima Sae Midori into your home with our 100-gram packages. We are confident this sencha will quickly become a beloved staple in your tea routine.

Explore the delightful fusion of flavors with our Organic Matcha Iri Genmaicha, crafted in the serene region of Miyazaki in Southern Japan. This special blend harmoniously combines the gentle notes of loose-leaf green tea, the warm nuttiness of puffed rice, and the rich, velvety smoothness of matcha. Enjoyed either hot or iced, this tea offers a truly versatile and enriching sensory experience.

Proudly certified organic, our Matcha Iri Genmaicha is meticulously created to deliver both outstanding quality and unforgettable taste. It's an excellent choice for those seeking an innovative twist on traditional Japanese green tea.

To ensure you receive the freshest tea possible, we package our Matcha Iri Genmaicha in nitrogen-filled bags that lock in the vibrant flavors and aromatic nuances. This careful packaging ensures each brew is consistently flavorful and aromatic.

Each 100-gram package of our unique blend is poised to offer you moments of deep relaxation and enjoyment. Experience the nuanced, multi-layered flavors of our Organic Matcha Iri Genmaicha, and let it become a cherished part of your tea collection.

Discover the delightful balance of our Daily Sencha, a second harvest green tea that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned tea enthusiasts alike. Known for its superior quality and excellent value, this sencha is a standout choice among our selections. It significantly surpasses the standard offerings found in grocery or health food stores, ensuring you enjoy a premium tea experience at an attractive price.

Our Daily Sencha is a carefully crafted blend from the lush Southern Kyushu tea-growing region of Japan. It is packaged fresh in Japan shortly after your purchase, maintaining its optimal flavor and freshness. This green tea offers a rich and robust profile when brewed correctly—just remember to avoid using overly hot water or steeping it for too long to prevent an overly bold taste.

Packaged in convenient 100gm (3.52 oz) sizes, this Daily Sencha is perfect for everyday enjoyment, bringing a touch of Japan's tea culture right to your cup.

Introducing Uji Sencha Miyabi, a masterfully blended sencha from the revered tea fields of Uji, near Kyoto. Harvested during the first flush of spring, this sencha is celebrated for its exceptional aroma and top-notch quality. Miyabi, a longstanding favorite, is perfect for those who cherish the fresh, grassy notes characteristic of premium green tea.

Miyabi is crafted using a selection of sencha varieties, each contributing to its complex and inviting aroma. From the moment you open the package, the distinctive scent assures you of the delightful experience that awaits. Whether you're a longtime green tea lover or new to the world of tea, Miyabi offers a sophisticated flavor that's sure to impress.

Now available in 100gm packages, Uji Sencha Miyabi is ready to elevate your tea drinking experience. Indulge in the luxury of one of our most cherished blends and discover why it remains an all-time favorite.

Introducing the perfect gift for any green tea enthusiast: our exclusive Green Tea Gift Set! Hand-selected by tea experts, this set features two of the finest sencha green teas available online, as consistently praised by our loyal customers.

This set includes 80 grams each of Kagoshima Sencha "Yutaka Midori" and Uji Sencha "Miyabi." Each tea is packaged freshly soon after you place your order, offering an unparalleled freshness that enhances the tea’s natural flavors and aromas.

Additionally, this gift set comes with stylish green and orange storage tea tins, designed specifically to preserve the quality and freshness of green tea. All these items are beautifully packaged in a decorative gift box, making it an ideal present for special occasions or a luxurious treat for yourself.

Experience the exquisite quality and taste of our sencha and enjoy significant savings over purchasing each item separately.

O-Cha.com is delighted to offer the exclusive Tsuen blend "Musashi" from Japan’s oldest teashop, now available in a generous 140-gram package. This unique proprietary blend features karigane sencha made from the Yabukita breed, enhanced with stems from gyokuro leaves, which infuse the tea with a distinctively strong astringency and a sharp, tart flavor profile.

Musashi is crafted for those who appreciate a robust green tea experience. It shares similarities with Tsuen’s Otsūsan but offers less sweetness and more astringency, catering to connoisseurs who prefer their tea with a bit more bite. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Japanese green teas or looking to expand your palate, Musashi is a remarkable choice that stands out for its intensity and depth.

Try Musashi today and consider taking advantage of our convenient automatic monthly delivery service, ensuring you never run out of your favorite robust green tea.

Experience the rare delight of Uji Shincha Kirameki, exclusively offered by the historic Tsuen Tea Shop, Japan's oldest tea merchant residing along the picturesque Uji River for over 860 years. This exceptional tea is a once-a-year phenomenon during the shincha season, and once depleted, it won't be available until the next harvest. While Tsuen Tea does offer the Ujibashi San no Ma blend after shincha season, the Kirameki holds a distinctive charm that makes it uniquely sought-after.

Meticulously crafted from the finest 100% Uji-grown (Wazuka village) Yabukita leaves harvested during the first flush, this asamushi (lightly steamed) sencha enchants with its vibrant, grassy aroma and refined flavor. Kirameki represents the epitome of Japanese green tea, offering a fleeting taste of spring's fresh vitality.

Do not miss the opportunity to indulge in this limited-edition brew. Secure your 100-gram package today and immerse yourself in the exquisite pleasures of shincha season with Uji Shincha Kirameki.

O-Cha.com proudly presents Gyokuro "Fujitsubo," sourced directly from the venerable Tsuen family, proprietors of Japan's oldest tea shop nestled along the picturesque banks of the Uji River. This exceptional Uji Gyokuro "Fujitsubo" represents the pinnacle of high-quality, first flush gyokuro. It is crafted from a proprietary blend, with Sae Midori green tea leaves taking prominence over Yabukita, creating a superbly balanced flavor profile.

Renowned for its cultivation under shade, gyokuro boasts a richer green color and a naturally sweeter taste compared to other green teas. Mastering its brewing process is an art form that rewards patience and precision with a uniquely gratifying tea experience. We encourage you to follow our detailed brewing instructions specifically tailored for gyokuro to fully appreciate its depth and character.

Available in 100g packages, Gyokuro "Fujitsubo" offers a luxurious tea experience that can become a lifelong passion for those who appreciate its refined qualities.

Discover the unique delight of Kawane Wa-Kōcha, a premium Japanese Black Tea from the renowned green tea region of Kawane town (川根町) in Shizuoka Prefecture. While Kawane is primarily celebrated for its green teas, it also boasts a distinguished tradition of black tea production. This exquisite black tea, crafted by a venerated company established in the early Meiji period (circa 1875), is blended by a 73-year-old tea master using traditional techniques reminiscent of Darjeeling but with a distinctive Japanese flair.

Kawane Wa-Kōcha beautifully marries the aromatic nuances of Darjeeling and Ceylon teas, offering a robust aroma, smooth flavor, and subtle Japanese sweetness. It is versatile enough to be enjoyed plain or enhanced with milk and sugar, particularly on the last infusion. The tea utilizes a blend of Zairai and Benifuki clones, and uniquely combines leaves from both the first and second harvests—a practice that enhances its bold flavor, setting it apart from typical Japanese black teas.

For optimal enjoyment, bring fresh water to near boiling and steep two teaspoons per 8 ounces of water for 3 to 4 minutes.

Consider this exceptional Kawane Wa-Kōcha as a rare addition to your tea collection—perfect for those who appreciate the richness of black teas alongside the freshness of Japanese greens.

Package includes 100 grams of this high-quality Japanese black tea.

Experience the distinct pleasure of our first harvest organic sencha from Nishimoto, located in the lush Chiran region of Minami-Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture. This exquisite tea is a sophisticated blend of Yabukita, Yutaka Midori, Asatsuyu, and Kanayamidori breeds, all cultivated under strict organic practices to ensure the highest quality and sustainability.

Deep-steaming techniques are employed to enhance the vibrant green color and enrich the flavor profile, resulting in a tea that is both visually striking and deeply satisfying in taste. The aroma is compelling and rich, offering a sensory experience that is both refreshing and indulgent.

Whether you're a connoisseur of fine teas or seeking to explore the nuances of Japanese green teas, this sencha from Nishimoto is an excellent choice, promising a truly memorable and aromatic cup every time.

We came across this rather unique Japanese health related product recently. Similarly Japanese made products offered to customers outside of Japan are usually priced at many times what we offer this fantastic product for. Made by an older, established company in Kumamoto prefecture Japan, this high quality persimmon soap produces a creamy lather and is blended with persimmon tannin, green tea extract, and red clay. It removes oxidized sebum, dirt. In Japan persimmon soap is often used as a solution to the dreaded old person smell (known in Japanese as kareishū 加齢臭) where it is of particular concern due to the high value placed on personal hygiene.

"Old-Person Smell" Really Exists, Scientists Say...

This soap contains high levels of persimmon tannin extracted from persimmon fruit. The tannin in persimmon fruit helps to abolish nonenal chemicals associated with old person smell and has a deodorant effect, acting to reduce body odor associated with seniors.

Persimmon leaf sushi has an antibacterial and deodorant effect. The persimmon tannin in it is believed to have a deodorant effect when it chemically reacts with body odor.

Added Green Tea Extract!

Unlike other expensive, competing products, green tea extract has been added to this soap. Green tea extract contains high levels of polyphenols (catechins), has an added astringency and deodorant effect, among other beneficial effects.

Having personally used this product ourselves, we can attest that it is a very pleasant general purpose soap in addition to it's other unique properties.

Country of Origin: Japan
Contents: 80 grams / 2.8 oz 
Product Size (width x depth x height): 67mm x 62 mm x 23 mm

 Sources

(1) http://healthland.time.com/2012/05/31/old-person-smell-really-exists-scientists-say/
(2) Amanda MacMillan - http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/30/scientists-confirm-existence-of-old-person-smell/

A few years back, we stumbled upon a real treasure and immediately knew we had to have it—this incredibly delicious sencha green tea. It is crafted from the tender young buds that haven't quite reached full maturity, which gives it a unique gentle sweetness and a taste that lingers beautifully after each sip. This tea, our 100% Yabukita "Mio", comes from the first flush of spring leaves, right from the Sakabe District of the Makinohara Plateau—Japan's top spot for tea thanks to its superior soil and climate.

What sets Sencha "Mio" apart is its medium steaming process, which imparts a subtle sweetness that is distinctly pleasant. It's a flavor that stays with you, perfectly balancing sweetness with a light astringency that keeps it interesting cup after cup. This Yabukita variety captures the essence of those still-maturing young buds, known as miru-me, blending their charm with an exquisite softness that makes it one of the finest green teas you can find in Shizuoka.

Mio's sibling green tea, Haruna, also grown in the same district, is harvested just a day or two later. This slight delay allows the leaves to develop a bit more, deepening the flavor but reducing that characteristic softness just a tad.

Mio is wonderfully easy to brew, though we do recommend using a teapot designed for fukuamushi-cha to get the best results. Just remember not to use water that's too hot, or steep it too long, or use too much leaf.

Here's a little tip for brewing: cool your water to about 70 degrees Celsius (160 F) and watch carefully as the tea leaves unfurl to their full extent.

Like all our loose-leaf green teas, Mio is freshly packaged in nitrogen-filled bags to ensure it reaches you in peak condition.

Each package contains 100 grams of this delightful tea, promising many cups of serene, enjoyable moments.

Discover the artistry of our Shiboridashi teapot, meticulously handcrafted in Tokoname Prefecture, Japan. This teapot is exquisitely tailored for gyokuro enthusiasts, accommodating the specific brewing requirements of this luxurious loose-leaf green tea. Known for its need for lower temperatures and higher tea-to-water ratios, gyokuro finds a perfect match in this teapot's design, which ensures optimal flavor extraction and precise temperature control during multiple infusions.

The Shiboridashi teapot's compact size, measuring 10.5 cm wide by 5.3 cm tall and holding approximately 100ml (3.4 ounces), is ideally suited for preparing individual cups of tea. Its unique design foregoes a traditional filter basket, featuring instead a narrow gap between the teapot’s body and the lid, which aids in a smooth pour while effectively retaining larger tea leaves, such as those of gyokuro and light-steamed asamushi sencha. This thoughtful feature makes it especially suited for teas requiring room to expand without escaping into the brew.

Please note, due to its specific features, this teapot is recommended for larger leaf teas and may not be suitable for finer leaf varieties like fukamushi-cha, which could slip through the gap.

Crafted with an eye for both beauty and functionality, each Shiboridashi teapot is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Tokoname artisans. Due to the handcrafted nature of these teapots, slight variations from the images shown are to be expected, each piece adding a unique character to your tea brewing rituals.

Ideal for those deeply invested in the nuances of green tea, particularly gyokuro, this Shiboridashi teapot promises a refined brewing experience, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetic sensibilities.

How to Brew Gyokuro - Step-by-Step Instructions!