Hamacha White Tea

Hamacha White Tea is a rare, delicately processed white tea from Hiroshima, Japan — one of the few places in Japan producing a style of white tea alongside its world-renowned green teas. Crafted in small batches using early spring leaf, Hamacha reflects both a careful harvesting rhythm and a gentle, traditional drying methodology. Its name denotes delicate seasonal flair and subtle nuance, capturing a moment of freshness.

Brewing to a soft golden liquor, Hamacha offers lifted aromatics of gentle florals, reminiscent of early spring blossoms, with a quiet, natural sweetness. The texture is clean and poised, allowing clarity and nuance to breathe through the cup. Its lingering finish carries soft mineral notes and a hint of mature leaf sweetness that unfolds gently over the course of multiple steeps.

This is a white tea that invites thoughtful sipping and rewards attentive appreciation — perfect for moments when subtlety and calm are the focus.

This tea pairs gracefully with delicate sweets, light pastries, and floral desserts — or simply on its own as a contemplative, refined cup.

Producer: Tea Factory Gen

Cultivar: Native Zarai Hamacha

Harvest: 2024 Spring Harvest

Processing: Gently pared back; minimal oxidation, slow drying. The tea leaves are dried for 7-10 days on the beaches of Onomichi. Grown without pesticides and fertilisers.

Origin: Hiroshima, Japan

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

Western Method
2–3 g / 180 mL • 75–80 °C
2–3 min • 1–2 light infusions

Gong Fu Cha Style (optional)
4–6 g / 120 mL • 75–80 °C
Short infusions: 20–40 s (gentle, multiple)

Cold Brew
7–10 g / 500 mL • Refrigerate 8–10 hrs