Launching Obukucha (Good Fortune Tea)

Launching Obukucha (Good Fortune Tea)

We have jus launched New Year Special Obuku Cha (Good Fortune Tea) collection from Ippodo and Marukyu Koyamaen Kyoto. This is part of a tradition from Kyoto that goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), people sent Obuku Cha to their friends and relatives when celebrating New Year, and praying for health and happiness. Each tea maker makes a different Good Fortune Tea. Ippodo’s one is always Genmai Cha (green tea with roasted rice), while Marukyu Koyamaen‘s one is a luxury blend of green tea and Gyokuro Tea (the very best green tea). They also produce an Obuku Cha matcha too.

It is a wonderful New Year tradition and we always make sure we have these special Obuku Cha, so we can all celebrate at this time of year. As it is a seasonal tea, quantities are limited, so please don’t hesitate to snap up your favorite Obuku Cha for yourself and your friends!  

 

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