• Senbird Wakoucha Honoka Japanese organic black tea 60g tin - rare Benifuuki cultivar from Shizuoka
  • Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea leaves on white dish showing dark twisted oxidized leaf
  • Brewed Wakoucha Honoka in white cup showing deep amber red color - Japanese black tea by Senbird
  • Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea refill pouch with loose leaves
  • Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea leaves inside open tin showing dark full-leaf by Senbird
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和紅茶ほのか

Wakoucha Honoka

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A rare Japanese black tea with mellow sweetness, warm cacao notes, and gentle astringency, perfect for calm focus and quiet moments.

Product Type
At a Glance
Leaf mark for higher caffeine Japanese teaHigh Caffeine
Steaming cup for toasty Japanese tea flavorToasty Flavor
Morning sun marking a Japanese tea routineGood For Mornings
Map of Japan symbol for Japanese tea originShizuoka, Japan

Grown in the misty hills of Shizuoka, Honoka is a rare Japanese black tea (wakoucha) made from first flush tea leaves. Crafted with the traditional Japanese cultivar Benifuuki, it offers a mellow sweetness, smooth body, and gentle astringency, distinct from black teas found elsewhere.

The name Honoka (ほのか), meaning “faint glow,” reflects the tea’s comforting character. With notes of warm cacao, toasted grain, and soft malt, each sip feels like a soft blanket around your senses—deep, grounding, and quietly uplifting. Naturally rich in antioxidants with a moderate caffeine lift, Wakoucha Honoka supports calm focus, perfect for reading, journaling, or unwinding after a long day.
Flavor Profile

Cultivar: Benifuki
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Brew Guide

Use the amounts below as a guide and adjust to your taste preference.

  • Tea Leaves: 1 tablespoon (3g)
  • Water: 1 cup (8oz)
  • Water Temperature: 203°F (95°C)
  • Steeping Time: 1-2 minutes (up to 3 times)
Health Benefits

  • Rich in theaflavins for heart health and antioxidants
  • Gentle caffeine boost for focused energy
    L-theanine promotes calm and clarity
  • Aids digestion, traditionally enjoyed after meals
  • Fights oxidative stress with natural polyphenols
Meet the farmer
Yamamoto Masa-image

Yamamoto Masa

山本昌

From Shizuoka, Japan

Sourced from a family-run farm in Shizuoka, Japan, renowned for its exceptional green teas, showcasing generations of expertise along with the region’s ideal climate and rich soil.
Additional Details
Product Type Weight Dimensions
60g Tin (Loose Tea) 2.1oz 6"H x 3"D x 3"W
60g Tin Refill (Loose Tea) 2.1oz 6"H x 3"D x 1"W
Senbird Wakoucha Honoka Japanese organic black tea 60g tin - rare Benifuuki cultivar from Shizuoka
Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea leaves on white dish showing dark twisted oxidized leaf
Brewed Wakoucha Honoka in white cup showing deep amber red color - Japanese black tea by Senbird
Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea refill pouch with loose leaves
Wakoucha Honoka Japanese black tea leaves inside open tin showing dark full-leaf by Senbird

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HOW TO BREW WAKOUCHA

1 | Heat fresh, filtered water until boiled. Let cool very slightly — water close to 203°F (95°C) is ideal for bringing out the fragrance and flavor in Wakoucha.

2 | Pour water over 1 tablespoon of tea leaves per cup.

3 | Steep for 1-2 minutes. All of our teas can be steeped up to 3 times.

FOR ICED WAKOUCHA:
Simply add the desired amount of Wakoucha tea leaves into a container or bottle and pour in boiling water. Let the tea steep and cool down before putting it in the fridge to chill. After 2 hours, the cold brew Wakoucha is ready. Cold tea lasts in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

For a more mellow flavor, add water to your desired amount of Wakoucha tea leaves and let steep in the fridge for 3 hours before drinking.