Hida Black Tea

Japanese-style black tea produced using hot springs water from Okuhida’s hot springs area

In addition to Japanese-style green tea, we have also pursued a unique form of “Japanese-style black tea” which differs Indian and European black teas. After eight years, the result is our Hida Black Tea. We prepare Benifuki tea, which has a strong astringency, by fermenting it using steam from Okuhida’s hot springs. This is an approach unique to us, and produces a crisp taste and moderate astringency, with the faintly sweet aroma of jasmine. Different picking times produce variations in the flavor, which makes this tea ideal for tasting side by side.

The diverse charms of Hida Black Tea

We offer both the first flush of this tea and utilize the second flush in our blends.
Here we zoom in on three noted varieties in order to showcase more about Nabeshimameicha’s Hida Black Tea.
We encourage you to try this tea for yourself and savor its rich and mellow aroma, flavor, and sweetness.

First flush

First flush — best served straight The first flush has a strong aroma and minimal astringency and presents a gentle flavor well-suited to Japanese-style black tea.

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Blend

A blend of two types, catering to ease of drinking We blend equal proportions of the first and second flush in this variety.

Second flush

The summer pick, ideal for tea with milk The second flush, picked during the second crop of the season, has a strong astringent note that pairs well with milk.

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