Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea
UPC: 819005014826
SKU: JAPA
Net Weight: 1.27 oz (36 g)
Dimensions: 4in H x 3.25 L x 3.25 W
Steep Temp: 200° - 205°
Steep Time: 2 to 5 minutes
Tea Type: Black Tea
Tea Bags/Box: 18
Caffeine Level: Strong
Certified Kosher: Yes
Certified Organic: No
Ingredients: Organic Black Tea, Japanese Cherry Blossom Flowers
In the Know
Every year between the months of March and May, Japan's hillsides and streets are veiled with an ethereal fantasy of "pink snow." This remarkable vision is produced by the falling flowers of the cherry blossom tree, known in Japan as Sakura. The flower is a cultural icon and is celebrated each year in the ancient custom called Hanami, a ceremonial tradition in Japan. Hanami can be translated as flower viewing. During this fleeting season, the flower blooms only briefly, and is considered a metaphor for the transient aspect of human existence. Additionally, springtime represents a time of renewal. The Cherry Blossom Festival unites people in a celebration of nature's beauty and life, shared by rejoicing in food and drink, all inspired by the beloved Cherry Blossom Tree. During the festival, there are many food and drinks created with the Sakura flower.
Developing Our Blend
The petal is naturally mild in taste, but when soaked and salted the flower becomes concentrated and is then ready to be used in food and drinks. Desserts made from dried petals soaked in salt solution are mixed with red bean paste, which forms the basis of many traditional desserts, including Sakura Mochi, the one we wanted to extract the essence of to duplicate for our Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea.
The task at hand was not easy, due to the fact that the Sakura leaf, when soaked in a salt solution, has a salty, as opposed to sweet base. This is where we tested our creativity, by seeking to develop balanced ingredients that would produce complimenting flavors. Our blender eventually succeeded in developing a process that worked.
Exquisite Results
We select petals from a specific region of Japan, which consistently results in the most enticing floral aroma. Finding the perfect tea to compliment the delicate blossoms took a while, but in the end we settled on incorporating a black tea that was light enough to avoid overpowering the blossoms, but strong enough to provide the perfect amount of oomph.
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Lovely testing teaMay72021Very refreshing and soft flavored tea.Monica Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Delicious!May12021I got a free 5th chakra tea in a subscription box that I recieve (Crystal Council) and it was absolutely amazing so I figured I would try some more. Couldn't be more pleased. Not only did they pack the tea very nicely, you can tell it is fresh and of the best ingredients. You have officially replaced Tetley in my life! Thank you, Buddha Teas! The Japanese Chery Blossom tea is delicate and refreshing.Alexander Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Amazing value and great qualityApr42021This is by far my favorite tea so far! They get it shipped out right away. Love this company and their products. I plan on trying all of them.Sharay Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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A fantastic tea!Mar132021With the sweet cherry flavor mixed with the dark aroma, it’s heavenly! Hands down one of my and my husband's favorite!Heather Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Refreshing and delightfulFeb172021This tea is exactly what I needed to combat the winter blahs. The taste is subtle and delicate, perfect for now and any time of year.Sonya Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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NAILED ITDec42020I do not drink tea! I am obsessed with this flavor. Also, amazing customer service.Mary Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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I wasn’t sure what to expectDec32020This tea is so good, just the smell of it is lovely. It had a very delicious and delicate warm floral taste, super surprising. This tea is slowly replacing coffee for me.Kelly Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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My favoriteJul22020The cherry taste is perfectly balanced with the taste of black tea. It's good hot or iced. Personally I like it hot better. But it's really good for summer; it has such a refreshing tasteErika Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Delicious TeaMay302020This is a great tea with a really nice floral flavor. Makes a great morning cuppa.David Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Enjoying this productMay52020This is a really nice light tea. Has a very pleasant sweet taste so I don't need any sweetener with it. Will definitely be purchasing again.Betty Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Can't get enoughApr32020I'm trying not to overhype this tea, but it is legitimately the best I've ever tasted. I have a cup or two every single day and never get tired of it. Got one sitting on the desk as I type!Matilda Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Love this teaApr12020Got it as a gift for my boyfriend after getting a sample in my Sipsby box! We love it.Ashley Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Best thing going!Jan122020This is by far the best tea I have ever tasted. I always buy enough for me and plenty to hand out to people.Jacwooo Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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GreatJan42020This tea is light but tasty.Betsy Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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LOVEJan12020This tea is amazing and relaxing. I always enjoy the tea after a long day to help my mind/body to relax. It taste amazing, and honestly is my favorite tea from Buddha Teas. Money will spent!Kayla Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Lovely Cup of TeaDec312019This is one of my top favorite floral teas! Does NOT taste perfumey like other teas I’ve had! It is a lovely cup of tea.Vivi Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Favorite Cherry TeaNov112019Big fan of black tea, but I often have trouble getting a variety of flavors since tea makers usually add really bright and overwhelmingly sweet flavors to black tea. If your customer is a fan of black tea, they might just enjoy subtle sweetness that keeps that rich black tea flavor. This is a perfect blend of dark tea with light cherry flavor! Love love love it, pllleassse keep it forever. THANKS!Teafiend Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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New FavApr302019First time trying this one and I am in love! It is so good iced, as well as hot. Tried it for the health benefits, will buy again and again for the flavor.mcq2u Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Subtle DelightApr242019Delicious tea that has a subtle sweetness to it. Smooth. Delightful. One of my favorite Buddha Teas.Reyespoint Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Springtime in your cupApr212019This is one of my favorite teas. It's almost a daily standard. It's a sweet black tea, which is a perfect balance of delicate and strong. It's especially good in spring.Brina Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Subtle n smoothApr172019It’s my quiet time tea. I sweeten w/honey, a little lemon or fresh Thai Mint leaves. HEAVEN!Helen Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Sooooo GoodMar52019I tried this when it came in my Sipsby box and immediately fell in love with it. Usually I do not like cherry flavored anything, but this is different.Tiffani Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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PerfectionMar12019This tea is absolutely delicious. It’s so smooth and lightly floral but not in an overpowering way. This is my go-to tea when I want to relax but I’m not trying to go to sleep. Perfect for reading a book and cozying in with a blanket.RisTea Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Bold yet lightFeb262019I love this tea. The flavor is bold but not overwhelming. Fantastic hot or iced, sweetened, or left alone. Definitely a new favorite.Leslie Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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One of the BestFeb242019This has to be one of the best tea I've drank in my entire life. It has the perfect yet subtle cherry flavor. It's an absolute 10/10 for me. However, I didn't realize it had caffeine in it, and I drank like 7 cups of it over 24 hours. Whoops. Ruined my sleep cycle but it was so worth it.Kris Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Liquid BeautyFeb122019This product is a gem in the tea world; it is rare to find a cherry blossom tea of this quality. The fragrance of cherry blossoms is subtle, but this is the perfect morning cup to allow your day to flow with beauty.Steven Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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My new favoriteJan292019The light cherry fragrance and taste is just right. It isn't overpowering. It makes a delightful cup of tea.Denise Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Black TeasJan252019I have tried 3 of the black teas (Assam/Breakfast/Japanese Cherry). Out of the 3 teas the Cherry Blossom is my favorite and I am not necessarily a floral tea drinker. I enjoyed the other two but I could appreciate the subtle floral nature of this tea. I would definitely encourage you to a least try them all and compare.Roy Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Love this teaJan252019This tea has a great caffeine boost and a great taste. It is definitely one of my favorite teas.Jessica Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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AMAZING!Jan222019We tried this because it came in our Sips By subscription box and we immediately bought a box for us and for my mom. It's honestly the best tea I've ever had. It's not overly floral like Jasmine tea and it doesn't have that bitterness you get from most black teas. It's super smooth and super tasty. While it's a bit more than I'd usually spend on tea, the tea is totally worth the extra cost. Also, this really doesn't matter but I like the packaging lol. Oh! And I almost forgot, after we ordered it we got it within just a few days, much quicker than I was expecting, so that was also a plus.NATASHA Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Nice coffee alternativeJan112019I’m trying to drink less coffe and just enjoy simple things, like sipping a cup of this in the morning or afternoon while I take 10-15 minutes for just me. No phone. No people. Just a pleasant tea that offers a subtle mind and body pick me up.Karen Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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An expert blendDec162018Subtle cherry notes, the blossoms blend well & remove the edge from the black tea. Really smooth & enjoyable. Enough caffeine to uplift but not give one jitters. A favorite!Jello Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Floral yumminess!!!Dec112018So sweet, and floral! Love this tea in the morning as a substitute for coffee!!Matt Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Celebrating the natural cherry flavor!Sep192018This was my third reorder of Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea. Usually I avoid anything cherry flavored as most such products taste artificial. But this tea is different. There's a deep note of cherry in a smooth black tea. For me, it invokes images of cherry blossoms and a sense of peace.Maura Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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PerfectionFeb232018The flavor and caffeine is perfect for my 1st cup in the morning and my afternoon pick-me-up!Nicole Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Fantastic!!Feb232018I was worried that the cherry blossom flavour could have been too strong, but it was perfect and great with milk.Estranger Verified Buddha Teas Customer
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Cherry BlossomsDec142017I am not a fan of this tea, but anyone who enjoys delicate floral teas is sure to love itLori Verified Buddha Teas Customer