10 Best Japanese Teas UK | Hojicha Sencha and More

These traditional sencha tea leaves come straight from Kyoto. Fresh and full of flavour, the premium leaves have a grassy and medium-bodied taste that can be enjoyed anytime throughout the day. The pleasant flavour and aroma are what make this particular sencha so popular.

Regarding its benefits, sencha is rich in antioxidants and drinking it is said to help you to maintain good general health. If you want an everyday tea that is truly authentic and fresh, this is the one to choose. 

Make a beautifully unique infusion with this combination of green tea and sweetened cherry blossom leaves. This tea tastes sweet and herby whilst the extra addition of dried sakura blossoms creates a lasting aroma. Its subtle flavour means it is perfect for those moments you want to feel relaxed and blissful. 

Given that this tea is both organic and high-quality, it would make a lovely gift for those who love traditional Japanese culture. Multicoloured illustrations of sakura adorn the pink packaging, creating a design that stands out and is quintessentially Japanese.

Sasaki Seicha is renowned for its good quality tea, and its loose genmaicha brown rice tea is no exception. The addition of the matcha not only makes this tea special, but it means that it has a slightly stronger taste; one which is nutty as well as roasted and earthy. 

Since genmaicha is low in caffeine, it makes an ideal alternative to coffee and other teas. This distinctive blend would be great for when you have guests around since it is also beautiful in colour and rich in flavour. 

A tea full of nutrients, drinking this Hojicha loose green tea will help you relax alongside aid good mental wellbeing. Being made with organic mature leaves from rolling hills near Kyoto and Kyushu means that this tea is of high quality.

It has a distinctive nutty and smoky flavour yet is still quite light in taste. Notably, Hojicha is sweeter in taste and darker in colour than many other Japanese teas. Even just by smelling the gorgeous roasted aroma, you will instantly feel calmer. 

These organic leaves come from the small town of Gokase, located in the Miyazaki prefecture. They are carefully chosen to ensure that the tea is as fresh and clean-tasting as possible. Japanese oolong tea is refreshing and slightly bitter and has a fragrant aroma to it, one which is sweet and fruity. 

As well as vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, potassium, manganese and vitamin B2, this tea contains zero calories, making it a great drink choice for those who are trying to maintain or lose weight. Cold oolong tea also goes nicely alongside any type of dessert!

If you are wanting a blend that is more floral in taste, then this is the one for you. These fragrant jasmine teabags can be used to conveniently prepare either hot or cold tea. Made from a combination of Japanese tea leaves and blossoms, these bags taste truly natural as well as fresh.

It is also said that drinking iced jasmine tea is a great way to counteract some of the oiliness in Japanese snacks – perfect with or after food. Easy to make and easy to drink, after sipping this tea, you'll feel uplifted and instantly refreshed. 

These versatile teabags can be used to make either an iced or warming cup of mugicha tea. With its mildly bitter taste, this blend will leave you feeling refreshed as well as quench your thirst. Rich in vitamins, drinking mugicha is also said to benefit your immune and digestive systems. 

Similarly to other teas on this list, these teabags are low in calories and caffeine. This means that it is also suitable for children to drink! It is no wonder that this is categorised as a 'health drink' in Japan.  

Made from the second harvest of tea leaves planted in Shizuoka, this packet of bancha is mild in taste and low in caffeine. Although this type of tea does not have as many health benefits as others on this list, evidence suggests it can help to reduce blood sugar levels. 

Ideal for those who are just stepping into the world of Japanese tea, this simple green tea – which also cleanses the palate – can be enjoyed daily and with food. After trying this, why not also explore the wide range of teas from other prefectures that Sasaki Seicha has to offer?

These teabags are made from a combination of green tea leaves, dried ume plums and dried perilla leaves. Together, they create a tea that is not only delicious and fruity in taste but also incredibly refreshing.

This tea is perfect to drink in the afternoon since it will help you to feel revitalised and energised. Additionally, it is sure to become a summer staple because of its citrusy kick! The simple yet aesthetically pleasing packaging means that this tea could also be a great gift for any tea lover. 

Made with specially chosen twigs, stems and leaves from Kyoto and Kyushu, this kukicha tea has a sweet and nutty taste to it. Clearspring is known for creating teas with delicate blends and delightful aromas which are made to last with the help of the ziplock-sealed packaging. 

Notably, it is low in caffeine and therefore is best to drink at times when you want to feel calm and wind down. Organic, high-quality and yet also quite affordable, this is a mild tea that will make you and your family feel bliss.