If you’re looking to purchase single-origin loose-leaf green tea, head over to Wa no Cha Itoen in Nihonbashi. Here you’ll find some of the finest and rarest pure green tea sourced directly from plantations all over Japan.
Common ryokucha is usually a blend of different types of green tea, but this shop lets you choose from more than 50 varieties of single-origin loose-leaf green tea. By touching, smelling and looking at the sample leaves, you’ll see that they are all slightly different in shape and colour.
After you’ve shortlisted a few of your favourite teas, Wa no Cha’s knowledgeable staff will brew them for you to sample – for free – so you can decide which suits your preference the most. Despite the green tea’s signature gentle aroma and taste, you’ll be surprised how noticeably different they each are.