Yuzu Natural Sweet Hydrangea Tea

Hand-picked High Mountain Hydrangea Tea and Yuzu

Enjoy the aroma of hydrangea tea hand-picked from the mountains of Shizuoka prefecture, and plenty of refreshing yuzu peels.

The yuzu peels are naturally dried and added into the tea to bring out its full aroma.

You will be surprised by the natural sweetness of the tea and aroma of yuzu!

No sugar, no caffeine, no tannins, no calories.

Comparing to the usual yuzu tea that is commonly seen in the market, which is made by boiling down yuzu with sugar, the main feature this high mountain yuzu tea is that it 100% natural with tea leaves and yuzu peel.

Hydrangea leaves are natural sweetener

Hydrangea Tea, also called amacha in Japan, direct translated to "sweet tea". 

It is a variety of the mountain hydrangea which contain a substance called phellodulcin, releasing sweetness through fermentation.

The sweetness is said to be about 1,000 times sweeter than sugar!

A Precious Tea in Traditional Buddist Ceremonies

In the past where sugar was not available, the natural sweetness in the sweet tea is extremely valueable. There are legends which says:

"sweet tea is the drink of the gods, and if you drink it, you will become immortal."

Due to this legend, sweet tea is used in Flower Festival - the celebration of Buddha's birthday in Japan. During the festival, the act of pouring sweet tea on Buddha is an expression of beliver's faith in Buddha.

Health benefits

Sweet but with zero calories, often used in the diets of diabetics.

It is also said to be effective against allergic disease, have anti-aging effects due to its antioxidant properties and antibacterial effects to prevent gum disease and bad breath.

You can enjoy a relaxing tea time where the aroma of yuzu and the sweetness of tea will relax your mind and body.

How to enjoy Yuzu Sweet Hydrangea Tea

1. Put the tea in a teapot or other container and pour hot water over it.
2. Cover and wait about 1-2 minutes before serving.
   
   *On hot days, put one tea bag in a 1L container, pour hot water and refrigerate until ready to drink!

Comes in 5 tea bags in resealable pack.

Shizuoka Prefecture Collaboration

Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest mountain (3,776m), and Suruga Bay, Japan's deepest bay (2,500m), are both located in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Furthermore, with a mild climate, long hours of sunlight, and little temperature variation throughout the year, our prefecture is an ideal setting rich in nature, with a diverse range of specialty products available throughout the year.

Shizuoka prefecture in central Japan is known for its diverse natural environment, which includes oceans, mountains, rivers, and lakes, as well as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and manufacturing industries.

- Easily accessible from Tokyo to Shizuoka prefecture –
Approximately 1 hour by shinkansen (bullet train)
Approximately 3.5 hours by highway bus.

All Products from Shizuoka Prefecture

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