Loose Tea

Our collection of Japanese tea is sourced from throughout Japan and represents the hard work of our network of artisan growers. We are proud to offer pinnacle grade Japanese loose leaf teas, including sencha, gyokuro, hojicha, genmaicha, kamairicha and more. Our collection brings the tea fields of Japan into your home and into your cup. 

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  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    $125.00

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Black Tea

    $125.00

    A deep and rich black tea, produced entirely by hand in Nara by Tsuguto Hattor.


    Notes
    Cocoa, Red miso, Azuki bean
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    $125.00

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked White Tea

    $125.00

    An incredibly rare fruity white tea produced entirely by hand.


    Notes
    Winter melon, White Peach, Manuka honey
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    $48.00

    Sayama Yumewakaba Wakoucha

    $48.00

    The best Japanese black tea we have ever had the pleasure of tasting.


    Notes
    Kabocha, Orange peel, Baking spices
    Area

    Sayama, Saitama

    Cultivar

    Yumewakaba

  • Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    $65.00

    Sayama Micro-oxidized Kamairicha

    $65.00

    A partially oxidized, pan-fired tea that expresses a fruited and buttery profile. One of the best teas of 2025.


    Notes
    Cacao, White Sesame, Shortbread
    Area

    Sayama, Saitama

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    $29.00

    Ayame Kabuse Sencha

    $29.00

    A shaded sencha with a deep green hue and notes of pine and butter.


    Notes
    Cream, Baked Grass, Nori
    Area

    Hoshinomura, Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    $65.00

    Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong

    $65.00

    A rare offering from the Yamaguchi family, this roasted oolong showcases the stylistic potential of the convergence of Taiwanese production techniques and Japanese processing


    Notes
    Lychee, Caramel Flan, Stewed Peach
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Miyabi Sencha

    Miyabi Sencha

    $32.00

    Miyabi Sencha

    $32.00

    Our flagship sencha, a deep nuttiness reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts, natural sweetness and a rich body with very low astringency.


    Notes
    Hazelnut, Sweet Grass, Nori
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Nagano Soba Cha

    Nagano Soba Cha

    $28.00

    Nagano Soba Cha

    $28.00

    A comforting, nutty, and caffeine-free buckwheat tea sourced from Nagano prefecture.


    Notes
    Toasted grain, Cooked sugar, Sesame
    Area

    Nagano

    Cultivar

    Shinano Natsusoba

  • Tokyo Mugicha

    Tokyo Mugicha

    $16.00

    Tokyo Mugicha

    $16.00

    A satisfyingly rich and smoky 100% caffeine-free roasted barley tea. Traditionally consumed cold.


    Notes
    Cacao nibs, Roasted peanuts, Smoke
    Area

    Tokyo

    Cultivar

    Rokujo Barley

  • Chiran Sencha

    Chiran Sencha

    $32.00

    Chiran Sencha

    $32.00

    A sencha with an electric green color and expressive grassiness complimented by a high sweetness.


    Notes
    Endive, Dandelion, Alpine grass
    Area

    Chiran, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Saemidori

  • Sumire Sencha

    Sumire Sencha

    $25.00

    Sumire Sencha

    $25.00

    A sencha with a rich green color and electric grassiness topped off with a heady fragrance.


    Notes
    Green Apple, Sweet Grass, Mountain Flowers
    Area

    Chiran, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Uji No Sato Sencha

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    $20.00

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    $20.00

    A sencha with a light and silky body, complex floral and saline aromatics, and a soft, pleasing astringency.


    Notes
    Floral Grass, Silky, Mineral
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Shibushi Organic Haruto 34 Gyokuro

    Shibushi Organic Haruto 34 Gyokuro

    $65.00

    Shibushi Organic Haruto 34 Gyokuro

    $65.00

    A fruity, floral, and endlessly satisfying gyokuro from Shuichiro Sakamoto in Kagoshima.


    Notes
    Snap pea, Honeysuckle, Green melon
    Area

    Shibushi, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Haruto 34

  • Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    $35.00

    Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    $35.00

    A stem tea made from organically cultivated gyokuro plants, produced by Shuichiro Sakamoto in Kagoshima.


    Notes
    Lemon balm, Wild hay, Fava bean
    Area

    Shibushi, Kagoshima

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • House Roasted Shingu Houjicha

    House Roasted Shingu Houjicha

    $30.00

    House Roasted Shingu Houjicha

    $30.00

    A house roasted houjicha made from bancha sourced from various small farmers in Shingu.


    Notes
    Marcona almond, Green Hay, Lemon Zest
    Area

    Shingu, Ehime

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Limited Edition Miyazaki Kamairicha

    Limited Edition Miyazaki Kamairicha

    $45.00

    Limited Edition Miyazaki Kamairicha

    $45.00

    This exceptional Kamairicha was sourced from the Sakamoto family in Gokase, Miyazaki.


    Notes
    Heirloom Corn, Fresh Butter, Baby Spinach
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Shinki Yamashita Kyomidori Gyokuro

    Shinki Yamashita Kyomidori Gyokuro

    $65.00

    Shinki Yamashita Kyomidori Gyokuro

    $65.00

    A hyper-concentrated sweet and savory gyokyro from Shinki Yamashita. A high fidelity experience.


    Notes
    Summer sweet corn, Dashi, Fresh Herbs
    Area

    Kyotanabe

    Cultivar

    Kyomidori

  • Uji Genmaimatcha

    Uji Genmaimatcha

    $20.00

    Uji Genmaimatcha

    $20.00

    A kettl classic—first flush sencha, blended with puffed brown rice, and dusted with matcha.


    Notes
    Brown rice, Mache, Saline
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    $22.00

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    $22.00

    A perfectly balanced daily-drinking black tea, produced entirely without the use of pesticides by the Amano family in Kumamoto.


    Notes
    Flaxseed, Honey, Citrus peel
    Area

    Minamata, Kumamoto

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • House Roasted Tanegashima Bancha Houjicha

    House Roasted Tanegashima Bancha Houjicha

    $30.00

    House Roasted Tanegashima Bancha Houjicha

    $30.00

    Unassuming but deeply inviting, this houjicha is ultra classic and incredibly drinkable.  


    Notes
    Kettle corn, Pistachio, Honey
    Area

    Tanegashima Island

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    $36.00

    Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    $36.00

    A collaborative release with Maruhachi Seichajo, bringing their famous Kaga Boucha Houjicha to Kettl.


    Notes
    Candied nuts, Toffee, Sea salt
    Area

    Kaga City

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Shizuku Gyokuro

    Shizuku Gyokuro

    $38.00

    Shizuku Gyokuro

    $38.00

    An entry level gyokuro from Shinya Yamaguchi that spares no punch.


    Notes
    Konbu, Dashi, Pine
    Area

    Hoshinomura, Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • House Roasted Ryogochi Kurasawa

    House Roasted Ryogochi Kurasawa

    $30.00

    House Roasted Ryogochi Kurasawa

    $30.00

    A floral and complex profile of maple, dandelion and clove blooms in the cup post roast, yielding one of the most aromatic experiences yet.


    Notes
    Clove, Dandelion, Maple
    Area

    Shizuoka

    Cultivar
  • House Roasted Tanegashima Houjicha

    House Roasted Tanegashima Houjicha

    $30.00

    House Roasted Tanegashima Houjicha

    $30.00

    A traditonal houjicha made from Boucha produced by various small regional farmers throughout Tanegashima.


    Notes
    Poached Pear, Toasted Almonds, Burnt Sugar
    Area

    Tanegashima Island

    Cultivar

    Blend