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Otsuka deliberately includes the lighter-colored stems to create contrast in the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":11587281923,"sku":"87072","price":8.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":11587281987,"sku":"87074","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":11587282051,"sku":"87076","price":56.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/7711_Karigane_web.jpg?v=1632193703"},{"product_id":"clearwater-sencha-green-tea","title":"Clearwater Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eWe're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe briny character of the liquor at the beginning quickly softens in the comfortable quality of sugar snap peas. 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An opaque liquor with a heavily textured mouthfeel that reveals the brothy brilliance of submerged vegetation. A subtle floral quality cleans up in the finish. A signature Japanese tea, indeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eA 2025 first flush spring tea from our friends at the Otsuka Green Tea Co. It’s a deep-steamed “fukamushi” sencha blend of Yabukita cultivars growing in the Kakegawa, Kikugawa, and Shimada regions of Shizuoka, Japan. This tea is made in the “Shizuoka” style that originated in Kakegawa and the longer steam time must be carefully balanced to produce a heavier cup that does not lose its color or fragrance. 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It comes from the “Miyama” tea factory (Miyama = “beautiful mountain”), a tiny factory that produces only 300kg a year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 2 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1st Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 40 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2nd Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 lb makes 151 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":44773775999288,"sku":"87102","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":44773775966520,"sku":"87104","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":44773803458872,"sku":"87106","price":59.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/products\/8710_Scenic_Mountain_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1678892227"},{"product_id":"boxcar-bancha-green-tea","title":"Boxcar Bancha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe workaday green tea staple. The grassiness is subdued and allows a simple sweetness to come forth and soften the seaweed spirits. Easy and unassuming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced summer 2025 in Shizuoka Prefecture. It’s a deep-steamed tea made from the Yabukita cultivar. Bancha is made of leaf material obtained when pruning the plants between standard first and second flush harvests. Its coarse leaves produce a simpler, lighter cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese teaware colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/collections\/japan-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyusu Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 40 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 10 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups, 1 lb makes 151 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":52109801292088,"sku":"87142","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":47391746588984,"sku":"87144","price":9.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":47396036608312,"sku":"87146","price":37.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8714_Bancha_2023_web.jpg?v=1700070055"},{"product_id":"waterlily-sencha-green-tea","title":"Waterlily Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFresh impressions of subtle buttered sweetness and lime zest are painted with a florist’s brush. The light astringency in the finish is easy going and cleans up nicely. Superior quality that won’t disappoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis sencha from the Sofu cultivar was produced in April 2026 by Akira Chikamori at the Sata Seicha Tea Farm in Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The Sofu cultivar is a combination of the popular Yabukita and Inzatsu 131 cultivars, the latter of which is of the Indian Assamica variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053218472248,"sku":"87162","price":22.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49053218439480,"sku":"87164","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8716_Waterlily_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721838008"},{"product_id":"purple-iris-sencha-green-tea","title":"Purple Iris Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eHigh pitch floral perfection with a tangy grip. The revelry of bitter herbs and lemongrass punctuates the bouquet. Potent mouthfeel, light in body, and a versatile steeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced in May\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026 by Masahiro Okutomi at the Okutomien Tea Farm in Sayama Town of Saitama Prefecture. This is a withered sencha made from the Yumewakaba cultivar. The Okutomien Tea Farm is a pioneer of this style. Withered sencha means the leaves are allowed to “wither” after picking in big trays, allowing the air to flow through, reducing moisture content and changing its chemical nature. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053223092536,"sku":"87182","price":29.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49053223059768,"sku":"87184","price":48.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8718_Purple_Iris_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721924221"},{"product_id":"hot-springs-sencha-green-tea","title":"Hot Springs Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn intensely elemental experience. The deep green color steeps a strong cup of mushrooms, minerals, and lily pads. Salty sea spray and celery soak up the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis fukamushi style sencha was produced from the relatively new Seimei cultivar in the spring of 2026 in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steep - 10 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 15 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups\u003cspan\u003e, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49053226598712,"sku":"87172","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49258779803960,"sku":"87174","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8717_Hot_Springs_Sencha_web.jpg?v=1721837153"},{"product_id":"painters-canvas-kamairicha-green-tea","title":"Painter's Canvas Kamairicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe sentimental appeal of a bucolic garden watercolor. 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The results are less brothy and more floral in quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 4 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 175°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Japanese teaware colleciton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/collections\/japan-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118276059448,"sku":"87192","price":22.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118276026680,"sku":"87194","price":37.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8719_Painter_s_Canvas_Kamairicha_web.jpg?v=1723743972"},{"product_id":"love-potion-kamairicha-green-tea","title":"Love Potion Kamairicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese floral aromatics will leave you powerless to resist. 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This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118278582584,"sku":"87202","price":28.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118278615352,"sku":"87204","price":47.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8720_Love_Potion_Kamairicha_2025_web.jpg?v=1761928344"},{"product_id":"origami-hojicha-green-tea","title":"Origami Hojicha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eThis lot of tea is almost gone. Available online only. New lot coming soon!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis lightly roasted hojicha has the gratifying aromatics of toasted grapefruit. The dry fruit and nutty character of the cup give the mouthfeel a satisfying grip. A truly unique tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eProduced in the spring of 2025 by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town of Saitama Prefecture. This unusual hojicha (which means roasted tea) is a blend of withered leaf and stem from different cultivars that are lightly roasted to preserve the aromatic elements. “Withering” means the leaves are gathered in long shallow trays after picking, allowing airflow to reduce the moisture content and facilitate chemical transformation within the leaf. This is a critical step in the making of black, oolong, and white teas, but is rare in green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea\" title=\"Kettle Black Hojicha Japanese black tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKettle Black Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sencha Nightingale Japanese green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/sencha-nightingale-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha Nightingale\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 195°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 195°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118281335096,"sku":"87212","price":16.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118281367864,"sku":"87214","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8721_Origami_Hojicha_web.jpg?v=1723743510"},{"product_id":"kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea","title":"Kettle Black Hojicha | Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThe roast of this black tea gracefully hits all the low notes. Charming and rugged, it delivers a comfortably smooth cup with an earthy, barley, cocoa character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduced in the spring of 2026\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama Town, Saitama Prefecture. It’s a blend that primarily features the Benifuki cultivar – Japan’s most famous black tea cultivar known for its depth of body and strong floral character. Hojicha (which means roasted tea) is rarely made from black tea. Mr. Kawaguchi is a master of his craft and consistently produces top-notch tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eFor another tea featuring the Benifuki cultivar, check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ceylon Peacock Feather black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/ceylon-peacock-feather-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCeylon Peacock Feather\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/sencha-nightingale-green-tea\" title=\"Sencha Nightingale Japanese green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sencha Nightingale\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Origami Hojicha Japanese green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/origami-hojicha-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigami Hojicha.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyusu Teapot Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 212°F | Steep 60 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steep - 8 grams | 8 oz water | 212°F | Steep 30 seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":49118284316984,"sku":"87222","price":22.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":49118284349752,"sku":"87224","price":36.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8722_Kettle_Black_Hojicha_web.jpg?v=1723742120"},{"product_id":"sencha-nightingale-green-tea","title":"Sencha Nightingale | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAuthentic, high-quality craftmanship delivers summertime aromatics of lilacs and watermelon. Light in body with an artichoke and asparagus character, the fluid and absorbing mouthfeel sweetens into a green grape and honeydew aftertaste. Clean and flawless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis sencha from the Kiyoka cultivar was produced in April 2026 by Akira Chikamori at the Sata Seicha Tea Farm in Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Kiyoka (which means “pure fragrance”) is a new cultivar officially registered in 2020 that offers rich flavors, clean, floral aromatics, and minimal astringency. A truly outstanding tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ligatures: standardcontextual; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eFor more killer teas from Mr. Kawaguchi, check out \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kettle Black Hojicha Japanese black tea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/kettle-black-hojicha-black-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKettle Black Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/products\/origami-hojicha-green-tea\" title=\"Origami Hojicha Japanese green tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigami Hojicha. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":50508101517624,"sku":"87242","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":50508101550392,"sku":"87244","price":41.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8724_Sencha_Nightingale_web.jpg?v=1750779373"},{"product_id":"sunrise-sencha-green-tea","title":"Sunrise Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eWe're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee. Check out some similar teas below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis simple tea has unusually hearty aromatics of asparagus and chicken broth, but the cup is surprisingly bright and sweet. It has a light body, rich texture, and a roasted zucchini and seaweed character that’s pleasantly clean in the finish. Great bang for the buck!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eA 2025 first flush spring tea from our friends at the Otsuka Green Tea Co. It’s a deep-steamed “fukamushi” sencha blend of Yabukita cultivars growing in the Kakegawa, Kikugawa, and Shimada regions of Shizuoka, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003egreen tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/collections\/japan-collection\" title=\"Japanese teaware colleciton\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":50840296784184,"sku":"87252","price":9.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":50840296816952,"sku":"87254","price":15.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8725_Sencha_Fukujirushi_web.jpg?v=1753372763"},{"product_id":"daydreamer-black-tea","title":"Daydreamer | Black Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Narrow',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eWe're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eA wistful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eJapanese \u003cspan style=\"color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eblack tea with the aroma of dates and straw bales. The cup is full-bodied with a soft texture and fine tobacco character. The aftertaste has the sweetness of fresh plums and a lazy, daydream appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eProduced May 2025 by Shunichi Mine at the Mine Seicha tea farm in Ureshino City of Saga Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eUreshino black tea uses the \"Tamaryokucha\" (curly green tea) technique giving it a distinct shape with a smooth, astringent-resistant mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | Steep 4 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":51066425442616,"sku":"87272","price":15.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":51066425475384,"sku":"87274","price":26.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8727_Ureshino_Black_Tea_2025_web.jpg?v=1756835801"},{"product_id":"cascading-hills-sencha-green-tea","title":"Cascading Hills Sencha | Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eWe're hoping to source a new lot in the future, but there is no guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eKnown for its “mountain aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003e,\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e” this tea is resolutely light with a fresh-morning mouthfeel and boundless charm. The strong mineral cup character is softened by the presence of lime and pine. Clean and pure as a mountain stream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;\"\u003eThis lightly-steamed sencha from the Okuharuka cultivar was harvested March 2025 in Honyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture and processed by Fumiki Kawaguchi in Sayama town of Saitama prefecture. The Honyama region is one of the oldest tea-producing areas of Shizuoka and its high-altitude climate is part of the tea’s signature character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 175°F | Steep 3 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TeaSource","offers":[{"title":"2 ounce","offer_id":51071880429880,"sku":"87262","price":23.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 ounce","offer_id":51071880462648,"sku":"87264","price":38.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8900\/files\/8726_Sencha_Okuharuka_2025_web.jpg?v=1756917792"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.teasource.mom\/collections\/japan-green-teas\/best-seller.oembed","provider":"TeaSource","version":"1.0","type":"link"}