Arakai Estate Premium Black

From Arakai Estate in Bellthorpe, Queensland, this premium black tea reflects the temperate climate, fertile soil, and careful cultivation of Japanese varietals grown on this award-winning small estate. The current harvest blends leaves from late spring through summer and autumn for a rounded, expressive black tea that feels both approachable and substantial.

Arakai Estate Premium Black brews to a brilliant red liquor with a semi-sweet profile. The aroma combines cinnamon, malt, and subtle woodsy florals, giving way to a smooth, rounded mouthfeel. The finish is warm and lingering, making this tea well suited to a relaxed morning or afternoon cup.

This tea pairs beautifully with hearty breakfast foods, buttered breads, and subtly sweet pastries. The balance of spice, malt, and wood notes also makes it excellent on its own.

Producer: Arakai Estate, Collins Family

Harvest: 2024/25 blended through late Spring, Summer and Autumn

Cultivar: Primary Yabukita; Sayamakaori. Smaller numbers of Meirokyu, Yutakamidori, Fushin & Okumidori.

Processing: Fully oxidised black tea

Origin: Bellthorpe, Queensland, Australia

Store in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture.

Western

2–3 g / 150 mL • 95–100 °C
2–3 min • 2 infusions

Gong Fu Cha

4–6 g / 100 mL • 95–100 °C
First: 20 s • Subsequent: 25–50 s (3–4 infusions)

Cold Brew

7–10 g / 500 mL
Refrigerate overnight (~8 hrs) • 2 infusions