Japanese Oolong Tea

Organic pioneer Miyazaki Sabo is one of Japan’s most skilled tea farmers, particularly when it comes to tea varieties beyond the traditional steamed green teas like sencha. His oolongs are bursting with flavour and vibrant floral aromas. Especially impressive is the wide range of cultivars he grows – he is virtually the only producer of rare varieties such as Minamisayaka and Takachiho. Many of Miyazaki Sabo’s teas have received prestigious awards, including our Minamisayaka oolong, which won the Platinum Award at the Nihoncha Awards 2021.

The Benifuuki cultivar is especially prized for its high levels of methylated catechins. When processed as an Oolong, it reveals a beautifully floral bouquet. The slightly coarser leaves of the third harvest are particularly rich in beneficial saponins, which are immediately noticeable in the cup. Grown on the southern Pacific island of Tokunoshima, this tea is cultivated entirely without the use of pesticides.