Wakoucha is a Japanese black tea. Although Japan is the land of green tea, black tea also has its own history in this country. In 19th century it was a popular export tea that is enjoying a second revival today. Only the Chinese tea tree (Camellia sinensis var sinensis ) is grown in Japan, which is distinct from the species originating in India (Camellia sinensis var assamica). For this reason, the taste of wakoucha is different from the more common Indian black tea. Wakoucha has a mild, bitterless, naturally sweet taste and is therefore drunk without sweeteners or milk.
