Black tea from Iwata, Koshun cultivar, 1st flush
Open in TeampleBlack tea from Iwata, Koshun cultivar, 1st flush is a Wakocha sold by Thes Du Japon.
Described as apricot, candied, and delicate.
Published once, last updated September 2026.
- Oxidation Class
- Red (Black)
- Tea Class (Style)
- Wakocha
- Biology (Varietal/Cultivar)
- Koshun
- 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
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
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): ☆☆☆. Vendor tasting note: Frangipane, apricot.
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