01Sencha, Genmaicha and Kukicha
- Amount
- 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water
- 70–80°C
- Time
- 1–2 minutes
Use water off the boil for a minute or two to avoid bitterness.
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Japanese Green Tea Adventure Box
A selection of Japanese loose leaf teas, ready to compare cup by cup or send as a gift.
- Best
- A letterbox surprise
Regular price
£25.00
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£25.00
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
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Is it for you?
Tasting five Japanese green teas side by side, or sending the idea to someone curious.
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Japanese Green Tea Adventure Box
Five Japanese teas in one box
A letterbox tour of Japan's green tea traditions
Five loose leaf Japanese green teas, from grassy Sencha to roasted Hojicha and shade-grown Gyokuro. A proper introduction to Japan's tea culture, or a gift for someone ready to explore.
- What's inside
- 5 Japanese green teas
- Fits through
- Standard UK letterbox
- Total weight
- 200g plus Gyokuro sample
- Best for
- Discovery and gifting
The story
Five styles, one tea plant, endless variety
All five teas in this box come from Camellia sinensis, the same plant behind every proper tea. But the way each is grown, processed and roasted creates flavours so different you would swear they were from separate worlds. That range is what makes Japanese tea fascinating, and this box puts it side by side for you to taste.
Sencha is steamed and grassy, the everyday green tea of Japan. Genmaicha adds toasted brown rice for something nutty and comforting. Hojicha is roasted for a woody, nutty flavour and naturally contains caffeine. Kukicha uses the stems, giving a naturally creamy cup. And Gyokuro, shaded for weeks before harvest, delivers an intense savoury depth unlike anything else.
Whether you work through them one by one over a fortnight or brew them back to back on a rainy Saturday afternoon, this set gives you the vocabulary to understand Japanese tea properly. Then you can decide which style becomes your regular.
How to brew it
How to brew each tea
02Hojicha
- Amount
- 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water
- 90°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Hotter water suits this roasted tea; good with or without a splash of milk.
03Gyokuro
- Amount
- 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water
- 60–70°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Keep the water cooler and re-steep two or three times to explore each layer.
Shop tip: Start with Sencha and Genmaicha on the same day so you can taste how the toasted rice changes the base tea.
Made for moments like
A rainy Saturday tasting
Line up all five teas, brew them back to back, and take notes. By the end you will know your favourite.
Posting a thank-you
Fits through the letterbox with no fuss. A thoughtful gift that arrives ready to open and brew.
Learning something new
For anyone curious about Japanese tea but unsure where to start, this box gives context and comparison.
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Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
How much caffeine is in these teas?
All five teas naturally contain caffeine. None are caffeine-free.
Can I add milk to any of these?
Hojicha takes a splash of milk nicely, giving it a latte-like character. The others are traditionally drunk without milk and their delicate flavours come through best that way.
How many cups will this make?
With four 50g pouches and a Gyokuro sample, you will get roughly 80 cups in total if you use about 2.5g per cup. Most of these teas also re-steep well.
Is this suitable as a gift for a tea beginner?
Yes. Each tea comes with brewing instructions, and the variety lets someone discover what they enjoy before committing to a larger pouch.
How should I store the teas once opened?
Keep them in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odours. Reseal the pouches tightly or transfer to an airtight caddy.
Full product details
Explore Japan through your teacup.
Discover the elegance, craft and diversity of authentic Japanese green tea with our Japanese Tea Adventure Letterbox Set — a curated loose leaf tea collection featuring five iconic Japanese teas. Perfect for gifting, tea discovery, or elevating your daily ritual.
This beautifully presented Japanese tea tasting set fits through the letterbox and includes carefully selected loose leaf teas that showcase the breadth of Japan’s tea culture — from shade-grown umami depth to roasted, comforting warmth.
Toasty • Nutty • Mellow
What’s Inside the Japanese Tea Letterbox Set?
🌿 Sencha (50g)
Japan’s most popular green tea. Fresh, grassy and silky smooth, this steamed loose leaf green tea offers clean vegetal notes and a refreshing finish.
Brew Guide: 1 tsp · 70–80°C · 1–2 minutes
🌾 Genmaicha (50g)
A comforting blend of Japanese green tea and toasted brown rice. Nutty, savoury and gently sweet, often described as having buttery popcorn notes.
Brew Guide: 1 tsp · 70–80°C · 1–2 minutes
🔥 Hojicha (50g)
Charcoal-roasted Japanese green tea from Kyushu, with woody, nutty flavours and a subtle smokiness. Naturally contains caffeine.
Brew Guide: 1 tsp · 90°C · 2–3 minutes
🌱 Kukicha (50g)
Made from the stems of the tea plant after Sencha production. Naturally creamy, mellow and slightly sweet with an earthy depth.
Brew Guide: 1 tsp · 70–80°C · 2–3 minutes
💚 Gyokuro (Sample)
Japan’s most prized shade-grown green tea. Cultivated under cover to increase chlorophyll and L-theanine, resulting in a rich, savoury umami flavour and velvety mouthfeel.
Brew Guide: 1 tsp · 60–70°C · 2–3 minutes · Enjoy multiple infusions!
Why Choose This Japanese Tea Tasting Set?
- Authentic loose leaf Japanese green teas
- Letterbox-friendly tea gift set
- Includes brewing instructions for each tea
- Perfect introduction to Japanese tea culture
- Ideal gift for tea lovers
- Premium quality whole leaf teas
Whether you’re searching for a Japanese green tea gift set, a loose leaf tea discovery box, or a beautifully curated tea tasting experience, this collection allows you to compare steamed, roasted and shade-grown styles side by side.
The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers
This Japanese tea collection makes an exceptional gift for birthdays, Christmas, thank-you presents, or as a thoughtful treat for yourself. Elegant, educational and deeply flavourful — it’s a journey through Japan’s most celebrated tea regions in one refined set.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from light and strong odours to preserve freshness.
Experience the purity, depth and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese loose leaf tea — one cup at a time.
Start your Japanese tea adventure
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