Japanese Hojicha Chai | 日本のほうじ茶チャイ

Mild and mellow chai, grown high in the mountains.

This chai is made in one of the most remote and high-altitude tea-growing regions in Shizuoka—Umegashima (梅ヶ島).
Although the flavor is mild and gentle, the production environment is anything but.
The tea fields are scattered across steep mountain slopes at elevations reaching 830 meters, where the cool, misty climate closely resembles that of Darjeeling. Recognizing the potential of this unique terroir, the producers focus not on green tea, but primarily on black tea, with some hojicha roasted specifically for this chai blend.

They practice natural farming, using no pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Along with Yabukita, the blend includes Zairai, a native tea variety with roots tracing back to ancient tea seeds brought to Shizuoka from China centuries ago. Although the spices are imported, only pesticide-free and chemical-free ingredients are carefully selected.

The flavor is natural and balanced—the spices are gentle, never overpowering, and there’s no sharpness or bitterness. It gently warms you from the inside out.

Size: 20g (4 x 5g teabags)