Teas from Nara
Unique tea rarities from Nara Prefecture, with a focus on rare, traditional Bancha such as Winter Kancha and sun-dried Kamairicha teas. As Japan’s first imperial capital, Nara carries a rich tea heritage and its atmosphere of deep tranquillity and contemplation is reflected in the soothing character of its teas.
Our Recommendations
Hakkocha 発酵茶
A rare, twice post-fermented tea from Japan with an elegant acidity like that of red wine. For lovers of fermented teas.
Bancha Rarities
Unique tea specialties, including nearly forgotten traditional Bancha such as sun-dried Kamairicha and Kancha winter tea.
Kamairicha
An oven-fired green tea with a nutty, sweeter aroma. Less bitter and astringent than sencha, no grassiness, rich in tannins and polysaccharides
Gaba
The absence of oxygen during this tea's special storage stage causes the leaves to produce high levels of GABA (an endogenous amino acid) resulting in a creamy, buttery flavour