Japanese Green Tea
Our carefully curated selection of the most important varieties and cultivars from Japan's top regions and terroirs, sourced directly from leading tea farms in Japan and tested in a German laboratory.
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.
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Super Premium 97 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€34.9080g
€436.25 / 1kg
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Matcha
Yoshi en offers an unparalleled selection of the highest-quality organic matcha from Japan. Across all quality grades, our expert tea sommeliers select only the finest matcha, sourced directly from passionate organic tea farms. From cultivar selection and multi-week shading to traditional granite stone grinding, every detail is handled with exceptional care. Our matcha is packaged directly at the source to preserve its freshness, and each harvest undergoes independent laboratory testing to ensure the highest standards of purity.
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Premium 92 P.
Kagoshima, Japan
From €22.90 €22.9040/100g
€572.50 / 1kg
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Super Premium 95 P.
Shibushi | Saemidori
€24.9040g
€622.50 / 1kg
Flavoured Blends
Our selection of traditional Japanese green and black teas harmoniously blended with pure fruits, flowers, and herbs.
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Gyokuro/ Karigane 90/98 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€15.90100g
€159.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 95 P.
Tokunoshima, Kagoshima
€16.90100g
€169.00 / 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.
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
€18.90100g
€189.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 96 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€19.90100g
€199.00 / 1kg
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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
The warming, nutty green tea classic with roasted rice. For our Genmaicha, we use either premium organic rice or particularly flavourful Ise Hikari rice, depending on the variety, combined with exceptionally high-quality teas. By using Meban Bancha, Sencha and fine Matcha, these blends stand out clearly from conventional Genmaicha in both quality and flavour. Ideal alongside meals, for relaxed moments with friends, or simply as a nourishing, comforting cup.
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Super Premium
Honyama, Shizuoka
€22.61 €23.802x100g
€113.05 / 1kg
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.
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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Sencha 96 P. | Mizudashi 98 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€17.90100g
€179.00 / 1kg
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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
This rare green tea, fired in special pans (“kama”), is considered a particularly elegant example of its kind. Compared to sencha, it is characterised by less grassiness and umami, instead developing a pleasantly subtle roasted note. Its traditional production methods vary between the two main growing regions of Miyazaki and Saga, each lending its own interpretation. The result is a tea with a particularly robust profile, with pronounced tannins and a high content of polysaccharides.
Karigane Kukicha
This mild, delicately sweet green tea is made primarily from stems and is low in caffeine, yet rich in umami and amino acids. Karigane is crafted from the stems of premium Sencha or Gyokuro, while Kukicha is made from the stems of Bancha or more everyday Sencha teas. Alongside our classic Karigane made from Sencha and Gyokuro, you'll discover fruity, flavourful blends and finely roasted Kukicha. Sourced directly from leading tea farms in Japan and laboratory-tested.
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
€13.90100g
€139.00 / 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
€16.90100g
€169.00 / 1kg
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SENCHA 93 P. | MATCHA-IRI 95 P.
Kirishima, Kagoshima
€12.90100g
€129.00 / 1kg
Cold Brew Tea
Discover 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
€17.90100g
€179.00 / 1kg
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Super Premium 96 P.
Ehime & Kagoshima
€19.9080g
€248.75 / 1kg
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SENCHA 96 P. | MIZUDASHI 98 P.
Chiran, Kagoshima
€13.9015x4g
€231.67 / 1kg
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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.
Bancha Rarities
Unique tea specialties, including nearly forgotten traditional Banchas such as sun-dried Kamairicha and fermented teas (Hakkōcha 発酵茶). These gourmet rarities evoke a bygone era of simple rural Japanese life, far removed from the noise and pace of modern Japan. With their alkaline character and grounding, calming nature, they are the perfect choice for slowing down and embracing quiet, mindful contemplation.
2026 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.
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
€13.41 €14.90100g
€134.10 / 1kg
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 tea is the raw material used to produce matcha and, when left unground as a loose green tea, is only very rarely found even within Japan. The tea plants are shade-grown for several weeks prior to harvest, resulting in teas characterised by an exceptionally light, delicate body and a rich, full umami. Our Contest Grade Tencha and Usuore (Tencha stem tea) from Uji come from Japan’s number one organic matcha farmer and are 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
