Black tea

Benifuuki

Benifuuki is a rare black tea from Japan – made from a cross between the Benihomare and Makura Cd86 varieties, grown on volcanic soil in Kagoshima. It combines the depth of an Assam heritage with the elegant restraint of Japanese tea craftsmanship: full-bodied, clear, with notes of ripe plum, honey, and malt.

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This is how the tea tastes

AROMA & CHARACTER

Ripe plum on the nose, gentle malt, a hint of cocoa shell. The first infusion is round and soft – with a honey-warm sweetness and a calm depth. Shorter brewing times bring out fruity clarity, longer ones promote a gentle maltiness with a dry, slightly woody finish. The tannins remain subtle – the character is structured, but never intrusive.

plum

Honey

malt

One of the few fully oxidized teas from Japan – cultivated from a special cultivar with Assam heritage.

Fruity brightness meets malty warmth – clearly structured and surprisingly soft in the finish.

Gently processed and naturally pure – pleasantly mild even after a longer steeping time.

UNUSUAL & RARE
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THE TEA FARM

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Tea culture from Kagoshima

Benifuuki originates from the southern Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima – a region with volcanic soil, a mild climate, and high humidity. Grown at altitudes of up to 400 m, the plants benefit from the interplay of fog, wind, and nutrient-rich rock.

The cultivar was bred in 1965 from two varieties – Benihomare (Assamica) and Makura Cd86 (Sinensis) – thus combining strength with elegance.
After harvesting, the leaves are briefly wilted, oxidized for several hours, and then gently dried. The result: a black tea with depth, clarity, and gentle strength.

TEA FARM

Traditional processing in small gardens with a focus on care, precision and handwork.

TERROIR

Volcanic soil, proximity to the sea & humid air – optimal conditions for rich aromas & balance.

ORIGIN

Benifuuki is a specially developed cultivar (1965), approved in 1993 – bred for structure, depth and flavor balance.

The tea

Benifuuki

A Japanese black tea unlike any other – fully oxidized, yet smooth and calm. The reddish-golden cup offers notes of plum, honey, and malt – all underpinned by a soft texture without bitterness.

Refreshingly different from Assam, clearer than Darjeeling – and yet distinctly Japanese. A tea for moments when depth and lightness are allowed to coexist.

PREPARATION

Pour 2–2.5 g per 200 ml of water at 90–95°C .
2 infusions : 2 min. fruity & clear / 3 min. malty & deep

CAFFEINE CONTENT

Medium-high | With calm energy and lasting warmth – ideal for mornings or focused afternoons.

CUP COLOR

A bright amber tone with reddish-golden clarity – lighter or darker depending on the steeping time.

NOEMA

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NOEMA TEA

NOEMA is an independent tea house with a clear ambition: Only what we can stand behind in terms of taste, craftsmanship and content makes it into our product range.

We work with carefully selected partners who share our eye for quality. Every variety is tasted, compared, understood – and only included if it fulfills what we look for in tea: clarity, tranquility, and depth.