Black tea from Iwata, Koshun cultivar, 1st flush
Open in TeampleBlack tea from Iwata, Koshun cultivar, 1st flush is Thes Du Japon's package of Wakocha Koshun Maruhi.
Described as apricot, candied, and delicate.
Published once, last updated October 2026.
- Oxidation Class
- Red (Black)
- Tea Class (Style)
- Wakocha
- Biology (Varietal/Cultivar)
- Koshun
- Origin
- Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
- Harvest
- Spring 2025
- Retailer SKU
- WKC-87-003-030
Observed Pack Sizes and Prices
| 30 g | USD 14.41 | USD 0.48/g | 2026-08 |
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| 30 g | JPY 1,340 | JPY 44.7/g | 2026-08 |
| 30 g | EUR 13.14 | EUR 0.438/g | 2026-08 |
How to Brew
- Leaf Amount
- 3 g
- Water Level
- 150 ml
| Steep 1 | 95–100 °C | 5 min |
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Retailer
- Shop / Brand
- Thes Du Japon
- Location
- Miyakojima, Osaka, Japan
Composition
Koshun Wakocha
Maruhi Seicha — Iwata, Shizuoka, Japan
Post-assembly Production & Processing
- Oxidation
- Roasting / firing
Described As
apricot · candied · delicate · floral · frangipane · fruity · leather · low-astringency · peach · rich · roasted · strawberry · sweet · velvety · woody · yellow-fruit
Single-Origin Tea
Shop / Brand: Thes Du Japon
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Tea Class (Style): Wakocha
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Additional Info
Terroir Area Information: Terroir: Iwata Municipality, Shizuoka Prefecture Plant Information: Koshun: developed as a sencha variety, but adaptable to every type of tea Cultivation Information: Cultivation: grown without pesticide (vendor statement) Additional Information: Type: Black tea (wakocha), first flush Vendor rating: Oxidation: ★★☆ / Intensity: ★★☆ / Astringency (tannins): ☆☆☆
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