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Although tea was introduced into Japan from China in 805 it was not until 1200 that it really took hold. Tea from Japan did not make it abroad until 1862. Today Japan exports less than one percent of its total production.

Bancha    **Organic**
Bancha means last tea or late harvest and is made from the large hard leaves including the stems and stalks. The coarser leaf contains less caffeine and tannin and gives a weaker infusion. Good all day drinking.	Trial $3.50 100 Grams $12.00 250 Grams $25.50

Genmaicha
This tea originated among the peasants who unable to afford large quantities of tea, added roasted rices to extend the infusion. Genmaicha has been embraced in recent times and is fashionable urban chic in Japan.	Trial $3.50 100 Grams $14.00 250 Grams $30.00

Japan Matcha
Traditionally used in tea ceremony. Also used for making green tea ice cream.	Trial $3.50 100 Grams $21.00 250 Grams $42.00

Japanese Lime    **New**
A mouth-watering Japanese green tea blended with lemon and lime peels and natural flavour. Great as an iced tea!	Trial $3.50 100g $12.00

Japanese Sencha    **New**
A popular Japanese green tea with a smooth, rich flavour. Contains slightly less caffeine than regular Chinese green tea.	Trial $3.50 100g $14.00 250g $30.00