Japanese Black Tea Powder (Wakōcha)

Japanese black tea powder is a rare style of tea, made by fully oxidizing tea leaves grown and produced in Japan, then finely milling them into a smooth, aromatic powder.

While Japan is best known for green tea, a small number of producers craft black tea — known locally as wakōcha. These teas are softer and more nuanced than many Western black teas, with little bitterness and a naturally gentle character.

By micro-grinding Japanese black tea into powder, this format captures its full expression in a versatile, modern form.

Expect notes of cocoa, dried fruit, honey, and warm spice — elegant, comforting, and quietly complex.

This is an ideal everyday tea for those who enjoy depth without sharp tannins, and for anyone looking for a softer alternative to coffee, English Breakfast, or Indian Assam.

A lesser-known tradition, thoughtfully reimagined.

What makes this black tea special
• Rare Japanese-grown and produced black tea (wakōcha)
• Fully oxidized, then micro-ground for smooth texture
• Naturally low in bitterness
• Aromatic, gently sweet, and refined

How to use
Whisk with hot water for a smooth cup, or prepare as a black tea latte with milk. Also excellent in desserts, baking, or café-style drinks where warmth and depth are desired.

We love customizing this tea with gentle additions — vanilla syrup for a richer London Fog, cardamom syrup, or warming spices to create a simple house chai-style blend. 

NEW Obsession Unlocked- Golden Milk topped with a whisked shot of wakōcha.  

Origin
Wazuka, Uji, Japan

Format
Micro-ground Japanese black tea powder

Available in multiple sizes for home use, pop-ups, and cafés.