An award-winning Japanese black tea crafted from the rare Benihikari cultivar, a hybrid developed by the Japanese Tea Research Institute to achieve the ideal balance of strength and refinement. A cross between Benihomare and Assamica lineage, Benihikari is uniquely suited to black tea production, offering a higher theaflavin content that enhances briskness, vivid color, and long-lasting aroma. Its leaves yield a liquor with a rich amber hue, elegant tannic structure, and layered notes of honey, cacao, and subtle spice. Regarded as one of the most technically superior cultivars for Japanese black tea, it embodies both complexity and finesse. Honored with the prestigious Platinum Award in Japan and acclaimed with multiple international distinctions, this Benihikari stands as a true pinnacle of Japanese black tea.

This tea is a masterpiece of balance, presenting a luminous amber liquor with remarkable clarity. Its bouquet reveals elegant notes of orange peel, layered with subtle summer-fruit undertones, creating a refined and refreshing aromatic profile. On the palate, it captures the essence of the world’s finest black teas—combining the delicate, muscatel elegance of Darjeeling with the precision and artistry of Japanese tea craftsmanship. A true expression of harmony, it embodies both international sophistication and the quiet mastery of Japanese tea farmers.”