T., Collection Assortment Box 玄 GEN - The Essentials

This assortment features five unique blends, each capturing the distinct characteristics of various Japanese teas through our exclusive production methods. Enjoy the unparalleled nuances of Japanese tea like never before.

2 煎 Sen

This blend was created by discerning the individual character of a variety of sencha and combining them in a way that brings out the flavor of each sencha. Clear with a beautiful golden color, this blend offers a refreshing aroma and a crisp, astringent flavor.

Sencha : Standard steamed green tea 
Kamairicha : Pan-fired green tea

3 玉 Gyoku

A blend of gyokuro meticulously produced with great care, using a special cultivation method. Enjoy its robust fragrance, rich lingering umami and sumptuous flavor distinctive of gyokuro.

Gyokuro : The finest grade of Japanese covered tea. Rich umami.

6 熟 Juku

Like whiskey and wine, tea becomes milder as it is aged. This blend offers a luxurious, sweet fragrance and a bonfire-like scent.

Jukuseibancha : Aged roasted tea
Pu-erhcha : Fermented tea 
Iribancha: Roasted tea. Also known as Kyo-bancha, Kyoto’s traditional regional tea

7 酵 Moto

This blend is characterised by a mild acidity unique to teas that undergo lactic acid fermentation. Due to the scarcity of their production, these traditional regional teas as also known as “phantom teas”. With its fragrant aroma, smooth palate and crisp flavour, this blend pairs well with meals.

Awabancha: Lacto-fermented tea.  Ancient regional Japanese tea.
Kurocha: Deep fermented tea. Ancient regional Japanese tea.
Sannenbancha: Three year fermented, then roasted bancha Japanese green tea

9 焙 Bai

A blend of hojicha teas with diverse fragrances and flavors, each produced by carefully controlling roasting conditions such as temperature and time. With roasted notes similar to coffee, this comforting fragrance is appreciated by people all over the world.

Hojicha : Roasted green tea