Cistus Karigane
Mild Organic

Master Blend

SKU
4190-bio
A rejuvinating, delicious and mild winter tea blend, rich in special catechins and polyphenols. In-house recipe developed by our herb and tea experts, crafted using premium ingredients from leading farms – 100% organically cultivated. 150g
Character Mild and warming, calming, balanced, gently activating, with a soothing character, subtle sweetness and pleasant taste
Ingredients Cistus (20%), mountain tea, Sencha Karigane green tea, hyssop, elderflower (9%), camomile, lemon balm (6%), meadowsweet, mallow, ginger, lavender (3%)
Tea Farm  All ingredients sourced from various independent farms in some of world's finest growing regions, or wild-harvested
Cultivation  EU organic certified, cultivated without artificial fertiliser or pesticides
€11.90
150g

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SKU
4190-bio
€79.33 / 1kg
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Cistus Karigane Mild Organic

Character

Tasting Notes

This special blend combines catechin-rich Cistus tea from Greece with the rare Karigane Sencha, an active yet exceptionally mild green tea, and ten time-honoured winter herbs from around the world.

Each ingredient has been carefully selected in its finest variety to maximise beneficial properties, creating an extraordinarily rich spectrum of natural compounds and a beautifully balanced, synergistic composition. Our tea experts have chosen only the highest-quality ingredients from leading specialised farms. Developed through a meticulous and thoughtful process, this tea achieves perfect balance, strength, and harmony.

Naturally very low in caffeine, it offers a warming, soothing, and gently uplifting winter tea – ideal for cosy evenings or simply as your daily moment of calm and wellbeing. Suitable for children as well as caffeine-sensitive individuals.

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Cistus

The Cistus incanus is a member of the rock rose family. The plant is predominantly found in southern Europe, where there is copious sunlight. This plant is considered one of the most polyphenol-rich in the world. The cistus can grow up to 1 metre tall and prefers chalky soil and silicate rocks. The plant folds its leaves in during the hot summer months when waiting for rain. The cistus blooms in the spring, bearing delicate pink flowers.

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Laboratory Tests

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.
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Premium Organic Teas

Our comprehensive portfolio focuses on organic, single-origin teas sourced directly from renowned farms. We believe in creating partnerships with farmers who share our values and are committed to sustainable, responsible tea cultivation. Thanks to these strong relationships our exciting range is constantly growing and evolving. As an international team of dedicated and passionate tea experts, we are committed to preserving centuries-old tea culture while ensuring it remains relevant and continues to bring joy in the present. About Yoshi En.

Contents

Ingredients in Detail

  • Cistus incanus (rock rose): special variant from Chalkidiki, cultivation at 700m elevation at the top terroir of Mt. Othrys (Titan Mountain) in Greece
  • Sencha karigane: 80% stem and 20% leaves from premium sencha. From the top growing regions of Chiran and Kirishima.
  • Sideritis Othrys Titan Type 2: Original Greek mountain tea (Sideritis scardica) from Mt. Othrys, variant with a high concentration of anthocyanins, 1,200m elevation, harvested by hand. Air-dried
  • Elderflowers: wild-collection in the mountains of Romania, 500-600m elevations
  • Camomile and hyssop: top-quality, from natural cultivation in Croatia
  • Meadowsweet: High quality, collected from wild-grown plants in Hungary, harvested by hand
  • Mallow leaves: Swiss alpine herbs from Grisons, southern alps; pure leaves from mountain meadows, grown at 1,000m elevation
  • Lemon balm: top organic quality from the Lavant Valley in Austria at 800-1,000m elevations
  • Ginger: potent ginger pieces from natural cultivation in China
  • Lavender buds: organic quality from natural cultivation in idyllic western France

Cultivation & Processing

Our Cistus comes from Greece, grown in the renowned herb-cultivation region of Mount Othrys. Because of its natural, organic cultivation methods, it develops an exceptionally high concentration of the unique polyphenol complex for which Cistus is so well known.

Our organic Sencha Karigane is a refined blend of cultivars grown in the fields of Chiran and Kagoshima in southern Japan – mainly Yabukita and Okumidori, along with several other southern varieties. This premium version of stem tea (Kukicha), consisting of 80% stems and 20% leaves, is particularly rich in amino acids, low in caffeine, and notable for its significant catechin content.

Also sourced from Mount Othrys is the Greek mountain tea variety Sideritis scardica Type 2, known for its naturally high levels of anthocyanins.

All other herbs come from specialised organic farms that cultivate them under the most suitable, ecologically-friendly conditions for each species.

 

Organic Certification

Organic Certification

PL-EKO-01
EU-Landwirtschaft

100% pure

Preparation

Brewing Guide

2 heaped tsp tea per 200-300ml (90°C) water. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

Packaging

High quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouch to preserve flavour and protect against oxidation and contamination.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for our Cistus Benifuuki Forte Blend tea is a large glass or porcelain teapot with a strainer.

Recommended Storage

Ideally store in an airtight, double-coated metal tin.

Tea Farm

Cistus Incanus

The use of the famous Cistus Incanus as a tea dates back to the 4th century BC. In Greece, the infusion has also long been enjoyed as a thirst quencher and for relaxation. The Cistus grown by our tea farmer on the famous Mount Othrys has a special and intense polyphenol mix that is not found in any other region.

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