ALCHEMIST'S DARK - Koji Kurocha
Organic
¥1,800
A mysterious transformation of flavour, yielding earthy, subtly tart, and sweetly complex notes. This rare dark tea is fermented with the same koji used for sake.
The use of koji (麹), Japan's "national mold," is the secret to this tea's alchemy. For centuries, this powerful culture has been the cornerstone of Japanese culinary arts, transforming simple rice into sake and soybeans into miso. In this rare tea, the very same process unlocks a profound depth and a smooth, mellow character, creating a cup that is both uniquely Japanese and deeply comforting.
- REGION: Shizuoka, Japan
- CULTIVAR: Benifuki, Yabukita, Surugawase, Zairai
- CAFFEINE: Low
- TASTING NOTES: Earthy umami sweetness, dark fruit
Organic Certification: JAS Organic