Wakōcha (Japanese Black Tea)

An exceptionally rare, single-origin Japanese black tea made from leaves harvested from 100-year-old native tea trees (zairai) grown at 550 m in Uji, Kyoto. Zairai plants, grown from seed and naturally cross-pollinated over generations, give rich, complex flavours and a uniquely fragrant aroma. Made from the same leaves as green tea and crafted through oxidation and drying, it offers a delicate, elegant flavour with minimal bitterness—perfect even for those who usually avoid black tea.