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  • Award Winning Benifuki Japanese Black Tea from Hiroki Murakami

    This first flush Benifuki black tea is naturally grown and crafted by fourth generation tea maker Hiroki Murakami at his family's historic, agrochemical-free garden in Yoshiwara, Shizuoka. The Benifuki cultivar, a cross of Assam and Darjeeling teas, was specifically cultivated for black tea grown in Japan. Notably, it also has a high catechin-methyl content, believed to be beneficial for allergies.

    Smooth yet bright, the cup offers cozy notes of wood and camphor, balanced by a lively astringency. This makes for an exceptional everyday black tea.

    2023 Harvest. This tea earned a Gold Medal at the 2023 Nihoncha Awards. 

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