A forgotten dream, revived — refined, balanced, and beautifully drinkable We chose this tea not just for its story, but because it genuinely tastes wonderful. Among the distinctive, characterful wakocha in our lineup, Showa Dream stands apart for its harmony — rich, smooth, and flowery with a refined zesty finish. It’s the kind of balanced, well-crafted cup that feels as though it could be served in a traditional tearoom. This is a tea master’s blend of four rare black tea cultivars — Beni-Homare, Beni-Hikari, Beni-Fuji, and Sayamakaori — all developed during Japan’s Showa era for the global black tea market, and now nearly lost. A skilled crafter, Seicha Kano, obtained leaves from these cultivars that miraculously survived in Shizuoka and revived their flavour. The producer suggests enjoying it with a delicate Japanese sweet — a lightly flavoured manju, for example. We think that says everything about the character of this tea: gentle, refined, and quietly special.
