A Cup of Shizuoka Tea for Every Mood.
Komo-gake Gyokuro · Koshun · Japanese Black Tea
Even when they come from the same tea plant, cultivation and finishing give each tea a completely different character. For a relaxing evening, a change of pace in the afternoon, or a companion at the table, here are three teas grown in Shizuoka for the moments that suit them best.
Why Tea Feels So Good
Tea gently releases compounds that support everyday wellbeing.
The umami compound theanine is said to relax the mind and gently support concentration.
Catechins, responsible for astringency, are known for antioxidant and antibacterial properties and have long been valued by people who care about daily health.
Tea's caffeine is tempered by theanine, making its effect gentler than coffee. That you are less likely to experience a sudden crash afterward is another quality unique to tea.
Komo-gake Gyokuro The most luxurious cup for all your hard work
This supreme green tea is grown with care beneath a komo mat woven from rice straw, which blocks the sunlight. The shade preserves abundant theanine, creating a rich, broth-like sweetness and an elegant aroma reminiscent of green nori.
When should you drink it?
On an evening when you want to unwind. Before work that calls for quiet focus. At a special gathering when you are welcoming someone important.
What to enjoy with it
It pairs beautifully with wagashi of refined sweetness, such as yokan or nerikiri.
Recommended for
Anyone who wants to consciously make time to unwind in a busy life; who finds caffeine can make sleep light but still wants to enjoy tea; who wants to treat themselves to something special; or who is looking for a gift.
- Brewing tip
- Take your time with warm water at 50–60°C. Boiling water can hide the precious umami.
Koshun A fragrance that surprises you as soon as you open the package
A fragrant cultivar born in Shizuoka. It opens with a muskmelon-like fruitiness, a sweet floral finish, and a refreshing herbal quality. Its aroma rises so vividly that anyone can tell it apart from an everyday tea.
When should you drink it?
When you want a change of mood or a refresh. Take a fragrant breath during an afternoon break.
What to enjoy with it
It is a lovely match for cookies, fruit-based sweets, and light Western pastries.
Recommended for
Anyone who loves fragrant tea (it is especially popular with women); anyone a little tired of their usual green tea and looking for a change; anyone who enjoys comparing teas; or anyone looking for an unusual gift.
- Brewing tip
- Enjoy it hot or cold-brewed. Cold brewing brings out the fragrance even more, including the “returning aroma” that rises through the nose after each sip.
Japanese Black Tea No harsh astringency. A black tea for every day.
Black tea made from Japanese tea leaves. It has none of the strong astringency of teas from overseas and is gently sweet even without sugar. Its soft aroma recalls citrus and honey, delicious enough without sugar or milk.
When should you drink it?
With or after a meal. With something sweet at snack time. On a cold day when you want to warm up and relax.
What to enjoy with it
Wagashi, Western sweets, bread, or a light meal—it is an adaptable tea that complements almost anything.
Recommended for
Anyone who has found black tea too astringent (many people come to love black tea through Japanese black tea); anyone who wants to drink without sugar or milk and without worrying about calories; anyone looking for a tea that pairs easily with food; and anyone who prefers Japanese tea from Shizuoka.
- Brewing tip
- Boiling water, served straight, is the classic approach. It is perfect for the seasons when you want to warm yourself gently from within.
Which tea belongs in your day?
Gyokuro for a relaxing evening. Koshun for an afternoon change of pace. Japanese black tea at the table. Shizuoka tea gently accompanies every part of your day.
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