Product Description
The Tsujiri Instant Tea Assortment is a 100-stick box manufactured by Kataoka Bussan, one of Japan's leading tea roasters. Tsujiri (辻利) is a historic green tea brand founded in Uji, the birthplace of premium Japanese tea since the 16th century. This assortment features three authentic Japanese tea types: sencha (煎茶, classic green tea), genmaicha (玄米茶, green tea with roasted rice), and hojicha (ほうじ茶, roasted green tea). Each stick dissolves instantly in of hot or cold water, delivering traditional Japanese tea flavor without a teapot or steeping. All tea leaves are exclusively sourced from Japan (国産).
The box contains 40 sencha sticks (grassy fresh taste, rich in catechins), enmaicha sticks (roasted rice aroma, mild and comforting), and 30 hojicha sticks (toasted flavor, low caffeine). The individual stick format ensures freshness and convenience: perfect for the office, travel, or a quick tea anytime. Instant dissolution in cold water allows preparation of refreshing iced tea in summer. Ingredients are natural and meet Japanese standards: green tea, dextrin (drying agent), roasted rice powder for genmaicha, vitamin C antioxidant to preserve color and aroma. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
This product is a 100% authentic Japanese physical version, manufactured and packaged in Japan by Kataoka Bussan. The box measures 18 × 10.5 × 8.5 cm and contains exactly total tea). Minimum 120 days shelf life guaranteed upon receipt. Order on Japanzon.com to benefit from premium international protective packaging and tracked worldwide delivery.
FAQ
Q: Is instant tea as good as traditionally steeped tea?
R: Tsujiri instant tea offers authentic flavor close to steeped tea, with the convenience of 10-second preparation. Japanese tea leaves are transformed into soluble powder after infusion and drying, preserving natural aromas and components (catechins, polyphénols). Sencha, genmaicha, and hojicha faithfully reproduce traditional taste profiles. Ideal for quality quick tea without a teapot.
Q: Does it really dissolve in cold water?
R: Yes, one of this formula's specificities is instant dissolution in cold water (冷水にも溶ける). Pour one stick into cold water, stir a few seconds: iced tea is ready. Especially appreciated in summer for refreshing green tea without crushed ice or kettle.
Q: What is the difference between sencha, genmaicha, and hojicha?
R: Sencha (煎茶): classic Japanese green tea, steamed, fresh vegetal taste, slightly astringent, rich in caffeine and catechins. Genmaicha (玄米茶): green tea mixed with roasted puffed rice, sweet toasted grain aroma, less caffeine, comforting. Hojicha (ほうじ茶): green tea roasted at high temperature, brown color, smoky-caramel flavor, very low caffeine, ideal for evening. This assortment lets you discover all three styles in one box.
Q: Are ingredients 100% Japanese?
R: Yes, green tea leaves and roasted rice are of Japanese origin (国産 indicated on packaging). Manufactured by Kataoka Bussan in Japan. Dextrin (natural drying agent) and vitamin C (E300 antioxidant) are the only additives, no artificial colors or flavors. Full compliance with Japanese food standards.
Q: How many cups can be prepared with this box?
R: Exactly 100 cups = 1 cup of . Distribution: 40 sencha cups, enmaicha cups, 30 hojicha cups. Each stick contains tea, optimal dosage for hot or cold water. One box lasts approximately 3 months for daily one-cup consumption, or 1 month for a family of 3.
Q: Does this product contain caffeine (theine)?
R: Yes, sencha and genmaicha contain natural theine (identical to caffeine) like all non-fermented green tea, in moderate quantity (~20- per cup, 3 to 4 times less than coffee). Hojicha, roasted at high temperature, contains very little theine (~5- per cup) and can be consumed in the evening without risk of insomnia. Children and caffeine-sensitive individuals can favor hojicha.
