Green Tea
Green tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) are either steamed or roasted immediately after harvesting to stop their enzymatic oxidation. This preserves their fresh aromas and the green colour of the tea plant, as well as its many valuable compounds. Green tea is the most widespread type of tea, especially in East Asia.
Sencha
Rich in umami, nutrients and catechins and considered the queen of Japanese green tea, sencha can vary from a mild and sweet infusion to one with a more bitter profile, allowing this steamed and rolled tea to offer something for everyone. Our carefully curated selection of fresh, grassy senchas offers you a comprehensive spectrum of some of the most important and exciting green teas from all over Japan, sourced directly from award-winning farms and tested in a German lab.
Gyokuro
Fully shaded, particularly refined green tea with intense umami (amino acids), elegant sweetness and rich chlorophyll content. Our Gyokuro is sourced from renowned regions such as Uji, Hoshino, Kirishima, and Asahina – directly from award-winning tea farms and laboratory-tested for pesticides.
Matcha
Selection of the finest matcha teas, sourced directly from leading organic matcha farms in Japan, located in the top terroirs. Single origin teas from the 1st harvest, selected cultivars, gently ground to a fine powder on traditional granite stone mills and packed airtight on-site.
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Super Premium 95 P.
Shibushi | Saemidori
€24.9040g
€622.50 / 1kg
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AROMA BLENDS
Select green, black and white teas of the highest quality. Well-balanced and fragranced exclusively with purely natural fruits, blossoms and herbs.
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Gyokuro/ Karigane 90/98 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€12.90100g
€129.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 95 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€14.90100g
€149.00 / 1kg
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Bancha
The mild, alkaline-mineral classic green tea from Japan – a favourite in macrobiotics, and also suitable for the evening. Traditionally made from coarser leaves of later harvests, ranging from the rare Kariban harvest to the premium quality (Meban) of the early mid-harvest between the first and second pickings – as expressive as a Sencha, yet pleasantly mild and low in caffeine. Sourced directly from the tea farm in Japan and laboratory tested.
Benifuuki
The strongest of all green teas, with an exceptionally high catechin content. The Benifuuki cultivar, a cross between Assamica and Sinensis varieties, contains not only top levels of EGCG and ECG but also the rare methylated catechins EGCG3''Me / -4''Me – which are found in significant amounts only in Benifuuki. Its flavour is elegantly bitter, complemented by a floral sweetness and a characteristic black tea-like note. Sourced directly from various tea farms in southern Japan and tested in a German laboratory.
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Super Premium 95 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€10.90100g
€109.00 / 1kg
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Premium 90 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€11.61 €12.9040g
€290.25 / 1kg
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Fukamushi Sencha
Fukamushi (深蒸し; deep steaming) is a special form of processing in which the leaves undergo an intensive, long-lasting steaming (over 60 seconds). This makes them particularly fine, almost powdery, and results in a much fuller, spicier and less astringent infusion than conventional sencha.
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Super Premium 96 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€16.50100g
€165.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 96 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€16.90100g
€169.00 / 1kg
GABA Tea
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is an important non-proteinogenic endogenous amino acid. GABA teas, appreciated by connoisseurs for their smooth, buttery taste, are naturally enriched with GABA through unique oxygen-free storage during production. We source these special teas directly from selected top farmers from either pesticide-free or certified organic farms. Since the GABA content can fluctuate with each batch, we test every delivery for GABA content and pollutants in our German laboratory and report accordingly.
Genmaicha
This green tea is a warming and highly aromatic classic. Blended with roasted rice, it is perfect for accompanying a meal, a cosy get-together with friends or for simply enjoying as a nourishing drink throughout the day. Depending on the variety, we use either high-quality organic rice or the particularly tasty Ise Hikari rice, as well as premium teas – our blends stand out from conventional genmaicha in terms of quality and taste due to our use of high-quality Meban bancha, sencha and matcha.
GOISHICHA
Fermented teas (hakkōcha 発酵茶) from Japan are a true rarity – even within Japan they are not typically known outside of the small area in which they are cultivated. Hakkōcha has a deep connection to the traditions of their respective regions and are only produced by very few tea farmers. Our double-fermented goishicha from Kōchi prefecture offers a completely novel and unique flavour experience, surprising the palate with its sour, fruity notes and woody fermentation aromas.
Green Tea Powder
Green tea powder, also called funmatsucha 粉末茶 in Japanese, is not only popular because of its convenience and intense, pure green tea taste: powdered tea preparations are also a higher source of nutrients and other bioactives than tea infusions, as the leaves aren't discarded after brewing.
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Premium 90 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€11.61 €12.9040g
€290.25 / 1kg
Catechin Tea
A specially developed range of unique teas optimised to contain special catechins at lab-tested levels. Sencha Immune Active IgA contains an ideal ratio of EGC and EGCG catechins, particularly when prepared as a mizudashi cold infusion.
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Super Premium 95 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€10.90100g
€109.00 / 1kg
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Sencha 96 P. | Mizudashi 98 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€16.50100g
€165.00 / 1kg
Hojicha
Hojicha is a roasted green tea from Japan, renowned for its warm, nutty-caramel notes and mild, low-caffeine character. We exclusively offer hojicha made from premium leaf material, each with its own distinctive character – from pure stem teas (Bo Hojicha) and classic Uji Hojicha to the highly floral Hanaka Hojicha.
Kabusecha
This semi-shaded green tea from Japan combines the umami and sweetness of gyokuro with the bitterness and complexity of sencha. We carry a premium entry-level tea from Miyazaki, sweet and fruity with full umami as well as a rare Ureshino Tamaryokucha with a particularly expressive body and delicate bitterness.
Kamairicha
Rich in special tannins and polysaccharides, kamairicha is an oven-fired green tea with a sweet, nutty aroma, less bitterness and astringency than sencha and no grassiness. We source this tea directly from award-winning farms in Gokase and Ureshino, the two best regions for kamairicha in Japan.
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Premium
Gokase + Zairai
€25.46 €26.802x100g
€127.30 / 1kg
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Karigane Kukicha
A mild, slightly sweet green tea made mainly from stems and therefore relatively low in caffeine, karigane is nonetheless rich in umami/amino acids. Karigane teas are made from the stems of premium senchas or gyokuros, while kukichas are made from the stems of banchas or simple senchas. We offer classic sencha and gyokuro varieties, as well as fruity flavoured blends and delicately roasted kukicha, all sourced directly from leading tea farms in Japan and tested in a German lab.
Konacha
A Konacha of exceptional high organic quality, produced by an award-winning organic tea farmer from the renowned Yame terroir in Fukuoka. The ultra-fine leaf material inside the cup allows for increased absorption of important ingredients such as catechins and non-water-soluble compounds.
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Sencha 91 P. | Konacha 97 P.
Yabe, Yame, Fukuoka
€11.90100g
€119.00 / 1kg
Matcha-iri
Premium green teas dusted with ceremonial grade matcha from the first harvest. Exceptionally rich in catechins and amino acids, our fully shaded Ikkyu matcha has pronounced umami with a mild sweetness. This special profile makes each of our Matcha-iri blends unique and results in beautifully vibrant, rich green tones in the cup.
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SENCHA 95 P. | MATCHA-IRI 96 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€15.90100g
€159.00 / 1kg
Cold Brew Tea
Indulge in our selection of special green teas and accessories for making the perfect cold brew tea. Known as mizudashi in Japan, this brewing method involves steeping the tea leaves in cold water and letting them infuse for a few hours in the fridge, resulting in a refreshing and invigorating infusion with reduced bitterness and an optimal ratio of EGC and EGCG catechins.
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SENCHA 96 P. | MIZUDASHI 98 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€13.9015x4g
€231.67 / 1kg
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Super Premium 96 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€16.50100g
€165.00 / 1kg
Sannen Bancha
A very alkaline green tea with special polysaccharides and a low caffeine content. The mildly sweet sannen bancha is closely related to bancha, but the leaves and stems are either gently matured (jukusei) or allowed to grow (koba) for a period of 3 years (san nen; 三年) before undergoing a nuanced roasting process. We offer rare organic sannen bancha from top Japanese farms, including the highly renowned, pioneering Miyazaki Sabo.
2025 Shincha
Shincha is the highly sought-after, very first spring tea of the green tea season formerly reserved for the Emperor and nobility of Japan. Extremely fresh, nourishing and revitalising. Air-freighted directly from the tea farms. Only while stocks last.
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Contest Grade 99 P.
Fujieda, Shizuoka
€32.9080g
€411.25 / 1kg
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Super Premium 95 P.
Yakushima, Kagoshima
€15.5080g
€193.75 / 1kg
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Super Premium 97 P.
Tanegashima, Kagoshima
€16.9080g
€211.25 / 1kg
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Contest Grade 99 P.
Tanegashima, Kagoshima
€24.9050g
€498.00 / 1kg
Sunrouge
Green and red Sunrouge teas, created by crossing C. taliensis with C. sinensis. These teas contain a large number of rare anthocyanins and catechins, which results in a bright red infusion. Sourced directly from Yuki Toyumura on the Pacific island of Tokunoshima, then tested in a German laboratory.
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Highest Grade 98 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€14.90100g
€149.00 / 1kg
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Tamaryokucha
The aromatic, elegant tamaryokucha (guricha). Non-grassy flavour. Pressed into the magatama shape, not rolled. Pesticide-free and directly sourced from the 2014 Nihoncha Award winning farm in Ureshino, a top region for growing tea. German laboratory tested.
Tencha
Tencha is the fully-shaded green tea from which Matcha is ground. Featuring Super Premium Tencha from the two-time MAFF award winner Ishikawa Seicha, as well as the finest contest-grade Tencha and Usuore (Tencha stem tea) from Uji, cultivated by Japan’s leading organic Matcha farmers. Perfect for enjoying as-is or for grinding fresh into Matcha.
Green Tea Bags
The most important loose leaf green teas packaged into extra large pyramid tea bags, allowing the tea to breathe freely during infusion. Our packaged teas contain the same premium tea leaves as our loose leaf range. Sourced directly from the farms in Japan and tested in a German lab.
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Premium 93 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€10.9015x4g
€181.67 / 1kg
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Super Premium 95 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€8.91 €9.9015x4g
€148.50 / 1kg
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SENCHA 96 P. | MIZUDASHI 98 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€13.9015x4g
€231.67 / 1kg
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Super Premium 97 P.
Shibushi, Kagoshima
€29.9015x5g
€398.67 / 1kg
Xincha
Fine Chinese Xincha 新茶 (Chinese for “fresh tea”) from this year’s first green tea harvest in March/April. These Imperial Grade varieties are among the finest in their class, offering exceptional flavour and a wonderfully fresh, grassy character. Flown in directly from the tea farm – available only while stocks last.
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Imperial Grade 99 P.
Emei Shan, Sichuan, China
€29.9020g
€1,495.00 / 1kg
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Imperial Grade 99 P.
Shifeng Mountain, Zhejiang
€34.9050g
€698.00 / 1kg
Anji Bai Cha
Exclusive Anji bai cha from the heart of the Anji region. Praised by Emperor Huizong in the 12th century as the best tea in the country, today this tea is an absolute rarity. Its unmistakable, complex aroma has garnered international fame and makes it a favourite among tea enthusiasts worldwide.
Bi Luo Chun
Bi Luo Chun is one of the most popular and high-quality Chinese green teas, known for its characteristic curly shape as well as its delicate taste and highly floral aroma. Our Bi Luo Chun comes from the prized first harvest of a renowned tea farm in Sanxia, Taiwan’s most famous green tea region.
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Super Premium 96 P.
San Xia, Taipei, Taiwan
€13.9040g
€347.50 / 1kg
Enshi Yulu
Enshi yulu traditionally ranks among the top 10 green teas in China. As the only steamed green tea produced in the country, Enshi teas have the highest amount of catechins of all Chinese green teas, and they also boast the highest amount of selenium. We source our Enshi teas from a prestigious tea garden located in one of the most beautiful natural regions in China, at 1100m above sea level.
Jasmine Tea
Classic Chinese jasmine tea offered with both white and green tea as a base, tastefully and exclusively scented with fresh, organic, hand-picked jasmine flowers. Sourced directly from tea farms in Fuding and Jiangxi.
Liu An Gua Pian
This flagship tea of China’s Anhui province is counted among the “Top Ten Famous Teas of China”. Its name Liu An Gua Pian (六安瓜片) translates to "Melon Seed", referring to the tea’s distinctively shaped leaves and their dark colour when brewed. This tea is made exclusively from pure leaves, without buds or stems, resulting in a rare flavour profile among Chinese teas – a refined bitterness with a naturally sweet, vegetal character. We offer a premium organic-certified Liu An Gua Pian, a rarity in its category.
Longjing
Long Jing 龍井 Tea, also known as Dragon Well tea, is one of the most famous and beloved green teas of China. It is distinguished by its flat, jade-green leaves and a sweet, mild flavour with delicate roasted notes of chestnut and pistachio. The authentic home of Long Jing is in Zhejiang province, located in the southeast of China, bordering the region around Shanghai.
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Super Premium 95 P.
Qiandaohu, Zhejiang, China
€19.9050g
€398.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 97 P.
Shifeng Mountain, Zhejiang
€17.9050g
€358.00 / 1kg
Maofeng
Maofeng ranks as one of the top 10 teas from China. It is a full-bodied tea rich in catechins, produced by the gentlest pan frying. We source our maofeng teas directly from tea gardens located in Yunnan and Huangshan, Guizhou, where the tea first originated.
Taiping Houkui
Original taiping houkui green tea from the legendary Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is one of the most exclusive and rarest teas in the world. This fine tea is characterised by a fresh spring water flavour with unique spicy, vegetal notes, as well as an exceptional leaf. We offer the highly sought-after teas of the spring harvest, which we source from an award-winning tea garden located on Huangshan, where the exceptional farmers have never used plant protection products as a matter of principle.
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Super Premium 95 P.
Huangshan, Anhui
€19.9030g
€663.33 / 1kg
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Imperial Grade 100 P.
Huangshan, Anhui
€38.9030g
€1,296.67 / 1kg
Rarities
In addition to the Chinese classics, we offer a curated selection of green teas that are scarcely available outside of China. These include the award-winning Sui Tong Cha ("Coin Breaker Tea") from the homeland of the mystical Taoist master Zhang Sanfeng in the Shao Wu Mountains, the White Crane Wave, a rare white-leaf tea speciality with a marvellous balance of gentle sweetness and minerality, as well as the imperial tribute tea Zi Sun Cha, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty (617–907 AD).
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Imperial Grade 98 P.
Qiandaohu, Zhejiang, China
€14.9030g
€496.67 / 1kg
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Imperial Grade 98 P.
Shaowu, Nanping, Fujian
€27.9030g
€930.00 / 1kg
Korean Green Tea
Like Chinese green tea, most Korean green teas, or Nokcha (녹차) are pan-roasted after harvesting to stop oxidation, preserving the green colour and vegetal aroma, while giving the tea a fine roasted note. Our Imperial Grade Spring Flush third harvest, or Joongjak (중작), tea is hand-plucked from trees growing semi-wild without pesticides at the foot of Jirisan mountain – the tallest mountain on mainland Korea – enveloped by fog and bamboo forests that provide natural shade and moisture for optimal tea growing conditions.
Tea from Tanzania
High-quality whole-leaf tea from Tanzania remains a true rarity. Ours is grown in the Usambara Mountains, the country’s premier tea-growing region, on a small mountain farm situated at over 1,000 metres above sea level. The farm cultivates its tea without the use of chemical pesticides, is socially committed, women-led, and has already won multiple awards for the excellence of its teas.
