Japanese Kokeicha Loose Leaf Green Tea - Sencha Kokeicha Special

Our Japanese Kokeicha loose leaf green tea Sencha Kokeicha Special is a fascinating formed green tea made from fine Japanese tea powder shaped into slender pine needle-like strands. Smooth, gently grassy and naturally mild, it brews to a pale golden-green cup with subtle sweetness, soft umami depth and very little bitterness — an unusual yet wonderfully approachable green tea for calm morning or afternoon drinking.

Japanese Kokeicha Loose Leaf Green Tea with Formed Sencha Strands

Sencha Kokeicha Special is one of the most distinctive Japanese-style green teas in the collection. Rather than conventional loose leaves, Kokeicha is made from fine green tea powder kneaded with water, formed into narrow strands and dried into its characteristic needle-like shape.

This unusual production method gives the tea a striking appearance in the caddy while creating a cup that remains clean, soft and easy to enjoy. Specialist retailers commonly describe Kokeicha as a rare or unusual Japanese green tea with a pine needle form and a delicate, smooth cup.

Smooth, Gently Grassy and Naturally Mild

In the cup, this Japanese Kokeicha loose leaf green tea brews to a clear pale golden-green liquor with a fresh, delicate aroma. The flavour is smooth and gently grassy, with mild natural sweetness, a subtle savoury umami note and a clean finish that avoids the sharper edge sometimes found in stronger green teas.

It is quietly distinctive rather than challenging — unusual in form, but reassuringly easy to drink.

A Formed Japanese Green Tea with Real Character

Kokeicha is often known as formed tea or spaghetti tea because of its distinctive strand-like shape. It was developed in Japan using fine tea powder reworked into a new form, creating a tea that looks unlike almost anything else in the loose leaf category.

That makes Sencha Kokeicha Special especially appealing for green tea drinkers who enjoy discovering something different, but still want a cup that remains smooth, balanced and suitable for everyday brewing.

At a Glance

• Tea type: Loose leaf green tea
• Style: Japanese Kokeicha / formed green tea
• Liquor: Pale golden-green
• Flavour: Smooth, gently grassy, mildly sweet and softly umami
• Character: Unusual in form, approachable in the cup
• Best enjoyed: Without milk

An Intriguing Everyday Green Tea

Sencha Kokeicha Special is a fine choice for a calm morning brew or a restorative afternoon cup. Its smoothness makes it easier to approach than many more assertive green teas, while its rare shape and distinctive production give it genuine interest.

It is a tea that rewards curiosity without demanding specialist preparation.

How to Brew Sencha Kokeicha Special

Use water at around 75°C to 80°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 1 to 2 minutes for a lighter, sweeter cup, or up to 3 minutes if you prefer a little more depth and structure.

The formed strands hold their shape well during infusion, making them easy to brew in a standard infuser or small strainer. A second infusion is worth trying, producing a lighter and quieter cup.

Ingredients

Green tea.

About High Teas London

High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer teas that combine genuine character with a memorable drinking experience, including unusual green teas such as Sencha Kokeicha Special.