GUEST TEA Azuma Wakoucha - Loose Leaf

Crafted in the hills of Wazuka by the Azuma family, this small-batch Japanese black tea blends Samidori and Asahi cultivars for a smooth yet gently brisk cup. With little astringency, it offers hints of spice, dried fruit and a gentle, lingering sweetness.

Azuma Wakoucha is grown and produced in Wazuka-cho, a mountainous region south of Kyoto best known for its tencha cultivation and matcha production. This tea, then, is part of a small quantity of wakōcha (Japanese black tea) that the Azuma family produces each year. Shortly before they are plucked during the summer harvest, the leaves are swarmed by small insects called unka. These bugs damage the leaves in a subtle way that adds character and depth to the finished black tea.

To get the best out of this tea, we recommend brewing for 5 minutes and skipping the milk to really taste this sweet, smooth, warming cup.