{"title":"Black Tea","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur collection of Japanese Black Tea—wakoucha—represents an emerging field in Japan. While Japan historically grew black tea for export in the past, the production of this now emerging Japanese tea vanished in the 20th century but is now returning. We are honored to share several of our favorite finds from throughout Japan. We stock both loose leaf black tea and tea bags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kumamoto-blended-wakoucha","title":"Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha","description":"\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful daily drinking black tea produced by the Amano family in Minamata. Located in the Kumamoto Prefecture, Minamata is known for spearheading a push towards more biodynamic practices. In keeping with this approach, the Amano family works their land without the use of any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Comprised of a blend of regional cultivars harvested at the beginning of the season, this tea showcases everything we love about the evolving category of Japanese black tea—fragrance, sweetness, and an elegantly crisp texture.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kettl ","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":47083000398074,"sku":"010446866221","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":47083000430842,"sku":"010445426211","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/files\/76db8b8e-1451-4721-9af4-9a045baf5b51.jpg?v=1775607255"},{"product_id":"kumamoto-blended-wakoucha-tea-bags","title":"Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha Tea Bags","description":"\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14.5268px\"\u003eWe are excited to share our plant-based tea bag series, perfect for brewing exceptional Japanese tea conveniently, at home or on the go. The 5g bag size makes these perfect for brewing pots to share or cups to savor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-open-accessibility-text-original=\"14.5268px\"\u003eThis is a beautiful daily drinking black tea produced by the Amano family in Kumamoto without the use of any chemical pesticides or fertilizers. These tea bags are made with a blend of local cultivars that are harvested at the beginning of the season, processed, and then cut specifically for convenient single cup brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kettl ","offers":[{"title":"12pc","offer_id":47224934596858,"sku":"159352483747","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100pc","offer_id":47882067968250,"sku":"159359624365","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/files\/46429218-d24a-4bbe-8fa0-ede97b607187.jpg?v=1775747535"},{"product_id":"tsuguto-hattori-hand-picked-black-tea","title":"Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis stunning black tea was crafted by Tsuguto Hattori from Yabukita plants that he grows and hand harvests himself on reclaimed tea plantations in Higashiyoshino. The tea leaves are rolled before undergoing full oxidation. While wakoucha, or domestic Japanese black tea, is a growing category, this may be the shining example of its potential. Possessed by a fragrance that borders on perfume without tipping into being overpowering, the profile of this tea skews towards the fruited complexities found in expertly crafted black tea, and is anchored with a crisp chenin-like texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWe originally featured the 2024 harvest of this tea in our Kiwami Collection, and jumped at the opportunity to buy the entire yield from the 2025 harvest. An oxidized tea of the highest order that we are honored to showcase.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kettl ","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":47678997725434,"sku":"167976213251","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/files\/1ee35f33-a054-4088-a64e-dccf25eafd75.jpg?v=1776794543"},{"product_id":"tsuguto-hattori-hand-picked-white-tea","title":"Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eTsuguto Hattori may be one of the most innovative tea producers in all of Japan, crafting styles of tea found nowhere else throughout the country. Domestic White tea production is nearly unheard of, but Hattori san is undeterred in his commitment to its production. Produced entirely from Yabukita plants grown on reclaimed tea plantations in Higashiyoshino at 350 masl without the use of pesticides, this tea is almost free of processing as the hand picked leaves are slowly withered in shade. The resulting cup is unlike anything we have ever tasted—presenting an intensely aromatic, botanical profile that is situated in a silky texture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWe originally featured the 2024 harvest of this tea in our Kiwami Collection, and we jumped at the opportunity to purchase the entire yield from the new season. This is a one-of-a-kind production that we are honored to showcase.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kettl ","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":47679016894714,"sku":"167971469233","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/files\/66b76bb3-5601-46b9-8ede-43e93412b43b.jpg?v=1776794821"},{"product_id":"sayama-yumewakaba-wakoucha","title":"Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe oxidized teas produced by Yoshiaki Hiruma are some of the most expressive and expertly crafted selections we’ve ever encountered. Hiruma-san isn’t just participating in the burgeoning exploration of oxidized teas in Japan, which still remains a novelty and niche production; he’s one of the vanguard voices of the movement. Crafted from 100% Yumewakaba cultivar leaves, this is the most refined and expressive black tea we have had the pleasure of sourcing. The beautifully crafted leaf foreshadows what is in store: a honeyed aroma with notes of dried fruits, savory pumpkin, and baked spices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kettl ","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":47826178048250,"sku":"031037804231","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/files\/f04aa7c7-b717-4c11-95bd-c89c75539d38.jpg?v=1776795993"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6178\/0028\/collections\/Yame_black_Tea.jpg?v=1563928457","url":"https:\/\/kettl.mom\/collections\/japanese-black-tea.oembed","provider":"Kettl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}