This organic Japanese Black Tea/Wakōcha is wonderful to drink, as always! It's a nice tea to have in the morning to start the day off, and it's a good one to have as a good pick-me-up to get me going right before I get to do something busy. It also makes for a refreshing afternoon tea, as well.

The aroma of the Wakōcha is quite inviting, a nice smell to start off, with a just as inviting dark-reddish like brew, all of which signals tea time. The flavor is very lovely! It's of a smooth profile, and it left a fascinating aftertaste that had a fruit-like note to it. One of the others in my family even thought the taste of the Wakōcha reminded her a bit of the Earl Grey Black Tea, which was an interesting thing to note.

All-in-all, a wonderful experience, as always! I have to thank the fellows at Ocha and co. for getting me introduced into the world of Japanese Black Tea/Wakōcha in the way it happened. I know it's not talked about as much as the other kinds of Black Tea out there, kinda like an underrated gem of sorts, one can perhaps say, so if it wasn't for them, I might have not have thought too much about it. I'd love to come back again to get to try some more of it in the future!

Good tea. I have started sharing it with friends. I am also considering whether I can sell it in my company.

A lovely and smooth cup of tea. When having it hot, I tasted the citrus notes with no bitterness:) Another day I tried it as a cold ice tea and it was just as good and enjoyable! I thoroughly enjoyed my Japanese Black tea experience! Thank you Ocha & Co Tea!

I bought this tea some days ago and have put off tasting it for many of those days... so here I am, drinking my 1st cup and writing this note.... i like the Japanese greens very, very much and was ready to be disappointed with the black especially since I like both the Chinese and India teas so much. Well, one sip is all it took... great aroma, smooth, smooth, smooth in a beautiful reddish liquor. Lots of flavor with a base I like but can’t identify. I recommend it not because it’s better or worse than others i’ve had but because it’s different enough to make it interesting and , it’s tasty, besides... 2nd infusion as good as the first... i’ve been won over....

I’ve included a portrait of my new friend below..

Thank you...

PS: great service, quick delivery.

I have enjoyed both the black tea and green tea I ordered. I will buy this product again.

Just what we were looking for!!

Great aroma, high quality organic black tea

Absolutely love the smell and the taste of this cold brew tea, enjoying a huge cup of it at the moment

It's not a very flavorful black tea, but it's exceptionally smooth. As promised, it does lack the bitterness most black tea has, making it perfect for re-steeps. Like other commentators, I agree that the tea needs a name other than "Japanese Black Tea", but I understand if there's only one style of black tea Japan produces.

This harvest / vintage seemed different and stronger than previous batches, but after finding the right balance, the taste is very satisfying and delectable.
Thanks Ocha for providing these great products.

The tea is excellent both as a self drinker and traditionally with milk and sugar. I am puzzled by the lack of an identifier on the package. All the other teas I purchase from China, Columbia, USA, and Japanese growers put the name of the tea and sometimes the varietal on the package. Your package says quite generically "Japanese black tea". I intended to purchase Benefuuke black tea, it would be nice to have my selection confirmed on the labeling.

This wakocha tastes better than it smells! The scent can be slightly offputting- slightly rubbery and marine. Once brewed (slightly lighter than instructions called for), it tastes better.

I wake up every morning to this earthy sweet aroma steaming in my cup. I always add a touch of buckwheat honey and cinnamon. Dark amber 😋

My favorite black tea! I have it every afternoon. The Ocha green tea is my morning tea

Very forgiving in case you over-steep because it is not bitter. I'm not usually a black tea drinker but I like this one and recommend.

Most teas I find to be ordinary, buy Ocha tea is definitely not

The hojicha and black tea are on point as is the uji matcha.

First time getting the black tea from here and love it. Nice and not too overpowering.

I have tasted many black teas from around the world but this one will suit those that want something distinctive but very smooth.

One of my fav so far

Always the best quality tea that can be found.

Delicious mild and non-astringent black tea.

Best green tea I have tried. Complex and flavorful

I love this tea Organic Japanese Black Tea.
Now I have subscribed to get it mailed to me automatic every 8 weeks so I never run out.
Keep making this great tea

I bought several teas including Gyokuro, Matcha Organic & Kyojo as well as the black tea. They all exceeded my standards! They have a warning of the shipments being a little delayed but to me did not feel like a long wait. (About 4-5 days from when ordered). Regardless totally worth the wait! All of the teas I bought had a very fresh and original flavor! Will be buying from Ochoa & Co. again!
Thank you! 🙏

The quality is really good. And it taste delicious.

This was my first time to try the organic Japanese black tea. I really love it! It has such a clean, crisp, smooth taste and I find myself reaching for this tea over and over again.