Yakbukita Wakoucha Organic

$10.24 ~~$16~~ In stock

Tasting Notes: honey, malty sweetness, apricot, chrysanthemum

Description: A rare, small-batch Japanese black tea from Shizuoka, crafted with organically grown Yabukita leaves, a cultivar most commonly used for green tea in Japan.

Wakoucha is the name for Japanese black tea, still a niche category but gaining attention for its smooth character and natural sweetness. Fully oxidized using traditional methods, Yabukita Wakoucha brews to a warm amber red with notes of golden honey, bright apricot, and a gentle finish of cinnamon and nutmeg-like spice.

Soft floral notes of chrysanthemum and lilac add dimension and earthiness without dominating the cup. Compared to Benifuuki, this tea is lighter in body with a cleaner finish and subtle floral lift.

Grown at elevation by second-generation organic farmers, this unscented, single-origin wakoucha reflects the quieter, more refined side of Japanese tea craftsmanship.

Ingredients: organic Japanese black tea (wakoucha) from the Yabukita cultivar grown in Shizuoka, Japan

Steep Time: steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz below boiling water, 195-200°F, for 1-2 minutes

Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Harper ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

I usually drink Chinese black teas, but this Japanese one surprised me with that honey sweetness right up front. The malty body makes it perfect for mornings, and it’s smooth enough that I don’t need milk.

Zoe ★★★★★ Oct 17, 2026

The apricot and chrysanthemum notes blend beautifully with the malty base—surprisingly complex for a black tea. I've been brewing it Western-style and the flavor holds up well even as it cools.

Sofia O. ★★★★★ Oct 12, 2026

Never had a Japanese black tea before, and the apricot note in this one really comes through without any bitterness. The honey and malty sweetness make it easy to drink without milk, which surprised me since I usually take my black tea with a splash.