Pyramid shaped teabag of genmaicha green tea and roasted rice beside package of Obukucha Good Fortune Tea One-Pot Teabags
Pyramid shaped teabag of genmaicha green tea and roasted rice beside package of Obukucha Good Fortune Tea One-Pot Teabags Two small white teacups of light green tea with a glass teapot of a one-pot teabag in brewed tea and package of Obukucha Two small white teacups of light green tea with porcelain teapot of brewed tea and one-pot teabag beside package of Obukucha White pyramid-shaped One-Pot Teabag filled with Obukucha Japanese genmaicha green tea dangled over hot water in glass teapot
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Obukucha Teabags (Teapot Size) - 9 Bags

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Obukucha is a genmaicha that combines the light sweetness of high-grade yanagi tea leaves with the heartiness of roasted rice.

Shelf lifeConsume quickly
The best before date is 180 days from when it is freshly packaged in Japan. For the best experience, consume within around one month of opening.
Serving size1 teabag per pot (10 fl oz.)
Size 9.6" × 6" × 1.6"
Net weight6.3 oz (0.35 oz per bag)
Quantity9 bags

Obukucha is a special release genmaicha, made with higher-grade green tea leaves than our year-round genmaicha. The result is a tea with a fuller-bodied, sweeter green tea character, while its roasted rice fragrance is softer and more soothing. Just like our other genmaicha blends, this tea is pleasant to enjoy throughout the day and pairs well with meals.

We filled these larger pyramid-shaped teabags with the same Obukucha tea leaves as the loose-leaf version. Use these teabags to easily brew a batch of Obukucha when serving guests this winter.

In Japan, the important New Year's holiday is an occasion to gather with family—which of course, calls for tea. We release this Obukucha exclusively around the holiday season, as a tea to drink in celebration of the arrival of a new year.

The tradition of enjoying Obukucha at New Years goes back to the 10th century. In 951, a serious epidemic swept through Kyoto. In an effort to relieve the suffering, a Buddhist priest, Kuya, distributed tea to the people. It has been said that Emperor Murakami ushered in the New Year with a special cup of tea that year. Since then, it has been a Japanese tradition to drink Obukucha (which means "Good Fortune Tea") around the New Year. We hope that you and your loved ones enjoy this tea in happiness and health while looking towards the new year.

Ways to Prepare

  • Put 1 teabag into a pot or other large container and add 10 oz (300 ml) of boiled water
  • Wait about 2 minutes before drinking
Genmaicha teabag in a glass teapot steeping in hot water.
  • Put 2 teabags into a pitcher or other large container and add 1 liter of chilled water
  • Wait about 1 hour before serving
Genmaicha teabag in a glass carafe steeping in cold water.
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