Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

€14.95 *

Content: 0.05 kg (€299.00 / 1 kg)

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Available, delivery time: 1-3 working days (in Germany)

Gewicht

50 g

150 g

piece(s)

Product number:: 12546.1

DE-ÖKO-013
Japan Landwirtschaft

Benifuuki No. 1 - Organic Japanese Green Tea

Dosage 1 tsp (level to heaped)

Water temperature 70-80°

Infusions 3

Brewing time 60-150 sec

Unlike regular Green Tea this Japanese green tea specialty from the 1st picking in May is slightly fermented. It comes from the tea variety "Benifuuki" and has a very high content of the antioxidative or antiallergic catechines EGCg and 3MeEGCg (EGCg3).

The scent and flavor of this years harvest, when all conditions are just right during the time of the Benifuuki Spring picking surprised even us.

We are delighted by this new harvest: As soon as you open the package a wonderful smell streams out, characteristic for Benifuuki and a little like that of very fine Oolong tea. The leaf structure is good and of a luscious green. In the cup the tea develops a soft green color with golden reflexions and caresses the tongue with playfully fruity and light with a subtle tartness and the elegant notes of jasmine in the scent.

Storage

In order to preserve the precious flavours and ingredients of the tea as best as possible, we recommend to seal the bag well and store it cool and dark - ideally in your refrigerator or freezer.

The production and also the fragrance are similar to that of Oolong tea. However, the freshly harvested leaves are not simply heated, but steamed briefly at especially high temperatures. Furthermore, the partial fermentation does not take place in a warm environment as with Oolong, but in the dark at a low temperature. Only the further drying and pressing process corresponds to that of Oolong tea. Thanks to this special processing this unusual tea stays green like a real Japanese tea!

Ingredients:	100% Grüntee aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau
Origin:	Japan -Kagoshima
Degree of steaming:	Irimushi- ultra-high temperature steaming
Dregree of shading:	Unshaded

Green tea preparation

Prepare

Provide one cup with a capacity of 80 to 100 ml per person. Depending on the variety, let the boiled water cool down to 80° to 60°C. To do so, pour the water into a cooling bowl or directly into the cups to cool, which also pre-warms them.

Dose

Add one level teaspoon of tea per person into a clay teapot. Pour one cup of water per person over the leaves. Let the first infusion steep for a maximum of 30 to 60 seconds.

Pour

If the tea is served to several people, first pour only a little tea into each cup and then top them up in reverse order. This way the tea is equally strong in all cups. The pouring motion gradually gives the tea its proper green colour. Also pour out the last “golden” drops to prevent the tea from over-steeping.

Enjoy

Serve the tea fresh. In Japan, a small sweet is often served with the unsweetened tea. For further infusions, pour water over the tea leaves again. Let it steep for only about 15 seconds, as the leaf has already expanded and releases its ingredients more quickly. Serve promptly all round.

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29 January 2026 14:45

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28 December 2025 13:32

Hier kauf ich gerne wieder Grünen Tee

Sehr gute Auswahl und auch sehr gute Qualität in bio. Besser gehts eigentlich nicht. Würde mir wünschen das es hier auch noch andere Grüntee Sorten gibt wie z.B. Sunrouge .

Our feedback: Herzlichen Dank für die Rückmeldung und die Anregung!

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16 December 2025 04:30

Diese Sorte begeistert mich wenig...

...bis gar nicht. Hab diese Sorte als Ersatz für Shincha Classic 2025 - Kabuse Sencha bestellt... aber für meinen Geschmack völlig ungeeignet.

Our feedback: Mit Shincha Classic hat dieser Tee wirklich wenig zu tun - aber wenn man ihn ohne diese Erwartung trinkt und sich auf ihn einlässt, gibt es auch bei diesem Tee - auch abseits der gesundheitlichen Wirkung - spannende Aromen zu entdecken!

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30 October 2025 15:40

Diepholz

Vor einiger Zeit fragte mich ein Arzt, was ich trinke. Auf die Antwort grünen Tee, folgte die Frage, na welchen? Wie ich auf Benifuuki gekommen sei? Ich schilderte die kilometerlange Schlange von großen Wägen bei einem Tag der offenen Tür. Im Übrigen arbeite sein Sohn in Japan, der meine, den besten Tee in Japan gebe es in Diepholz. Wieviel Sterne sind hiermit begründet?

Our feedback: Danke für diese schöne Anekdote und die Bewertung!

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20 October 2025 13:26

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17 October 2025 16:50

Benifuuki Sencha Bio - Genuss und Medizin zugleich

Ich kann diesen wunderbaren Tee allen empfehlen, die an Histaminintoleranz und MCAS leiden. Der Tee senkt den Histaminspiegel spürbar und hilft bei Erschöpfungszuständen wieder neue Kraft zu finden. Man muss den Tee genau nach Anweisung zubereiten, dann ist er Genuss und Medizin zugleich. Dank an Keiko für den diesen einzigartigen Tee!

Our feedback: Herzlichen Dank zurück für die schöne Rückmeldung - es freut uns, dass der Tee Ihnen so gut tut!

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17 October 2025 07:22

mein absoluter Lieblingstee :))

Ich mag den leicht herben, blumigen Geschmack, den ich je nach Dosierung und Ziehdauer auch variieren kann. Ich bin vor mehr als zehn Jahren auf Benifuuki gestoßen, hatte davor schon viele Jahre unterschiedliche andere Keiko Grüntee-Sorten genossen. Bei Benufuuki hat mich damals der Anteil der Catechine gereizt. Ich hatte mir damals vorgenommen, einige Zeit täglich Benifuuki zu trinken und als diese Zeit um war, war Benufuuki bereits zu meinem täglichen Lieblingstee geworden, bus heute! :))

Our feedback: Wie schön, wenn gesundes auch noch schmeckt! Es freut uns, dass der Tee Ihnen so gut tut!

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17 April 2024 08:40

Allergie

dieser Tee ist super in der Allergiezeit

Our feedback: Vielen Dank. Es freut uns, dass der Tee Ihnen hilft!

Springtime is Benifuuki time

March 2, 2023 Wirkung, Grüntee, Benifuuki

It tastes good all year round - but especially in spring, when hay fever and allergies are in high season, Benifuuki is an insider tip!

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Kyusu Teapot, red

Small, red kyusu with smooth, glossy finish and integrated stainless steel strainer.Japanese kyusu side handle teapots are ideal for brewing green tea.The tea leaves can unfold freely in the pot and are retained by an integrated strainer in front of the spout during infusion.The filling quantity of the pot should be chosen in such a way that the tea can be completely distributed over the cup(s) provided and no water remains in the pot.The leaves remain in the pot and are then simply brewed again briefly with water for further infusions.DimensionsFilling capacity: 140 mlFor 1-2 persons . VariationsPlease note that the shape, color and size of the tea ceramics may vary slightly!In particular, this applies to pots, which are all at least partially handmade.CleaningFor cleaning in everyday use, simply knock out the tea set and rinse well with clean water also through the strainer. If, after prolonged use, the strainer has slowly become clogged, here are instructions for the care and cleaning of your teapot - for unadulterated tea enjoyment: Cleaning instructions for teapots.

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Let your green tea shine with this borosilicate glass-teapot! Watching the water turning bright green is a special pleasure with glass teapots, however it can of course also be used for other types of tea. The large stainless steel strainer allows for the leaves to unfold and release their full aroma wonderfully. The teapot is made by Hario in Japan and is dishwasher-proof. Filling capacity The filling capacities of the teaware are always measured up to the edge - the actual quantity in daily use is slightly smaller. This teapot is for 1-6 persons.

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Green Tea Info Brochure, German

Item No. 60000.1 The info brochure offers an overview of the KEIKO Green Tea products as well as background information on cultivation, processing and preparation of the tea. Language: German

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Benifuuki Info Leaflet, German

This leaflet offers an overview of the KEIKO Benifuuki products and their preparation as well as info on the ingredients of this unique and interesting cultivar. Language: German

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