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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  • Limited Edition Miyazaki Kamairicha

    Limited Edition Miyazaki Kamairicha

    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

    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

  • Horike Hakka Mint

    Horike Hakka Mint

    Horike Hakka Mint

    $25.00

    A rejuvenatingly fresh Japanese domestic mint tea produced by the Hakka project in Okayama.


    Notes
    Spearmint, Sage, Fresh Grass
    Area

    Soja, Okayama

    Cultivar

    Hakka Mint

  • House Roasted Ryogochi Seimei Houjicha

    House Roasted Ryogochi Seimei Houjicha

    House Roasted Ryogochi Seimei Houjicha

    $30.00

    A deep and thought-provoking houjicha of the highest order. 


    Notes
    Sun cured Grass, Wild spinach, Walnut
    Area

    Shizuoka

    Cultivar

    Seimei

  • Tokyo Mugicha

    Tokyo Mugicha

    Tokyo Mugicha

    From $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

  • Hatsuha Houjicha

    Hatsuha Houjicha

    Hatsuha Houjicha

    From $35.00

    The most satisfying houjicha that we have come across in recent years.


    Notes
    Toasted Cherrywood, Vanilla Pod, Creme Brulee
    Area

    Shiga

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • 侘び Wabi wah-bee / finding beauty in simplicity, humility, and imperfection. Rustic, refined, revered.

    A vessel shaped by hand, carrying subtle variations that speak to the maker’s presence.

  • Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    Okumidori Kabuse Kamairicha

    $27.00

    This kabuse, made from 100% Okumidori cultivated by the Onohara family, is a true rarity.


    Notes
    White Sesame, Fresh Grass, Toasted rice
    Area

    Ureshino, Saga

    Cultivar

    Okumidori

  • Tokushima Awabancha

    Tokushima Awabancha

    Tokushima Awabancha

    $40.00

    Summer harvest leaves packed full of fermented fruit flavors with a round and silky texture.


    Notes
    Kombu, Grape Leaf, Goji Berry
    Area

    Kamikatsu

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    Shibushi Organic Karigane Kukicha

    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

  • Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    Kumamoto Blended Wakoucha

    From $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

  • Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    Kenjo Kaga Boucha Houjicha

    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

  • Iribancha Houjicha

    Iribancha Houjicha

    Iribancha Houjicha

    $35.00

    A deep roasted houjicha, reminiscent of pipe tobacco, sourced from from Ryuouen in Kyoto.


    Notes
    Pine Resin, Bonfire, Pipe tobacco
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Koetsu Houjicha

    Koetsu Houjicha

    Koetsu Houjicha

    $36.00

    This houjicha is made from first harvest gyokuro leaves and stems, creating an umami rich tea with a piercing sweetness and delicate, gentle roasted aroma.


    Notes
    Toasted praline, Cinnamon, Saline
    Area

    Uji

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • House Roasted Satsuma Houjicha

    House Roasted Satsuma Houjicha

    House Roasted Satsuma Houjicha

    $30.00

    This house roasted houjicha is made from an asamushi, or light steamed, sencha from the Ikeda family in the Satsuma region of Kagoshima.


    Notes
    Toasted Rice, Swiss Chard , Applewood
    Area

    Satsuma, Kagoshima

    Cultivar
  • Kukicha Sencha

    Kukicha Sencha

    Kukicha Sencha

    From $22.00

    Kukicha boasts a beautiful glowing green color, rich fruity aroma, and a sparkling finish.


    Notes
    Fresh Butter, Wild Grass, Honey
    Area

    Yame

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    Zairai Heirloom Hand Roasted Houjicha

    $32.00

    This houjicha was roasted by hand by the legendary potter Yoshiyaki Shimizu in his studio in Dosenbo.


    Notes
    Spice, Roasted Barley, Marcona almond
    Area

    Dosenbo

    Cultivar

    Zairai

  • Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    Tsuguto Hattori Hand Picked Silver Needle Tea

    $125.00

    A breathtaking example of Silver Needle tea, a style practically unheard of in Japan, produced entirely by hand by Tsuguto Hattori.


    Notes
    Lychee, Caramel Flan, Stewed Peach
    Area

    Higashiyoshino, Nara

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    Miyazaki Tokujou Kamairicha

    $35.00

    A complex, smoky aroma, remarkable clarity, and a refreshing finish.


    Notes
    Aubergine, Hickory, Green Chard
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Yabukita

  • Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    Asa No Yume Tamaryokucha

    $32.00

    A sencha with beautiful aromatics, a refreshing and focused flavor, and a lasting buttery sweetness.


    Notes
    Honey dew, Spring Pea, Microgreens
    Area

    Sonogi, Nagaski

    Cultivar

    Asatsuyu

  • Miyazaki Withered Houjicha

    Miyazaki Withered Houjicha

    Miyazaki Withered Houjicha

    $27.00

    This roasted houijcha, made from an oolong base, showcases a remarkable range of flavor, aroma, and texture


    Notes
    Grilled Nectarine, Lychee, Panela
    Area

    Gokase, Miyazaki

    Cultivar

    Blend

  • Uji No Sato Sencha

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    Uji No Sato Sencha

    From $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