The Story of ocha note
ocha note is a specialty Japanese tea brand from Wazuka, Kyoto, centred around Sencha.
What we want to share is not complex knowledge, but the moment you stop and simply feel.
Boiling water, spending time with tea leaves, and feeling the time flow.
We believe this small ritual creates a quiet "yohaku"—a space for the heart in daily life.
From the tea-producing heart of Wazuka, we bring you high-quality Japanese tea
that seamlessly blends into your everyday life.
Kyoto Wazuka
Located about 20km south of Uji, Kyoto, lies Wazuka—a town cradled by mountains and the premier tea-growing region, producing approximately 50% of Uji tea.
The Wazuka River flows through the center of town, lined by rolling hills of tea plantations. In the mornings, a deep mist often descends, delicately veiling the mountainsides.
The dramatic temperature shifts between day and night, the natural moisture, and the morning mist. This unique climate nurtured tea leaves with profound umami.
The layered view of the blue sky and green tea fields is often called the "Original Landscape of Japanese Tea."
"Sencha" richly changes its character depending on the temperature and time of brewing.
There is no single "correct" answer to its flavour.
We believe that what makes a cup "delicious" can be different for everyone.
Rather than strict etiquette, we value the time spent savouring the cup in front of you.
To help you find the joy in discovering your favourite taste and the ritual itself,
we offer a cup that carefully draws out the charm of Wazuka’s tea leaves.
Every tea region in Japan has cultivation methods suited to its unique climate,
and every farmer has a different philosophy.
By looking at each origin individually, rather than grouping them all as "Japanese tea,"
the tea reveals completely different flavours.
We offer our tea while cherishing the experience of tasting these distinct differences.
As the number of tea drinkers decreases, the farmers who sustain the tea fields are also gradually disappearing.
We believe that the experience of encountering a truly "delicious cup" is what connects us to the future of Japanese tea.
Knowing your favourite taste and enjoying the time spent brewing—
this accumulation supports new drinkers and becomes a source of strength for the farmers.
ocha note will support the future of Japanese tea, one cup at a time.