Black Tea(Kocha)

Japanese Black Tea (Nihon no Kōcha) is a distinctive and growing category within Japan’s rich tea culture, traditionally dominated by green tea. While Japan is more famous for its green teas like sencha and matcha, black tea is gaining popularity for its unique flavors, smoothness, and versatility.

Japanese black tea, also known as kocha, refers to fully oxidized tea leaves, which gives the tea its characteristic dark color and rich flavor. Though it shares similarities with other black teas from around the world, Japanese black tea tends to be lighter and less astringent, with a smoother and more delicate taste. This makes it a popular choice for those who prefer a more subtle, mellow black tea compared to the often stronger and more robust flavors found in teas from India or Sri Lanka.