Mirai Wakocha

Mirai Wakocha is a first flush Japanese black tea (wakōcha) sourced from Kawanehoncho Aobe in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan — a region celebrated for high-quality tea production. This tea is grown and crafted by Etsuro Masui, a pioneer in Japanese black tea production who began developing Wakōcha in 1984, and cultivated a unique cultivar named Mirai (meaning “future”), inspired by his daughter

Mirai Wakocha brews to a clear, fresh liquor with a delightful rose-like fragrance and subtle notes of cherry and spice. The character is semi-sweet and medium-bodied, marrying gentle fruit sweetness with a clean, refreshing lift. Its floral quality and approachable structure make this tea an elegant example of Japanese black tea, distinguished from stronger blacks while retaining expressive depth.

This tea is naturally refreshing and rewarding in both warm and cold preparations — the floral, semi-sweet profile works beautifully with light desserts, soft cheeses, or on its own as a gentle, uplifting cup.

Producer: Etsuro Masui

Cultivar: Mirai (original cultivar named by producer)

Harvest: 2025 Spring

Processing Highlights: Carefully withered in a cool, dark place for ~14 hours to maximise varietal character and floral expression.

Origin: Kawanehoncho Aobe, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

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

Japanese Style
3–4 g / 250 mL • 95–100 °C
2.5–4 min • 1–2 infusions

Cold Brew
6–8 g / 500 mL • Refrigerate 6–8 hrs