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A taste of Japanese summer, with refreshing cold-brewed tea, summer picks, and more.

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A Taste of Japanese Summer

August is the heart of summer in Japan.

It’s a season of festivals, family gatherings, warm evenings, and refreshing drinks. Around this time, many people in Japan observe Obon, a traditional season for honoring ancestors and coming together with family. It’s also a time when many people return to their hometowns to reconnect with loved ones.

And when the days are hot, a glass of cold Japanese tea is a refreshing way to cool down.

Cold-Brewed Japanese Tea

Cold brewing is one of our favorite ways to enjoy Japanese tea on hot days.

Mugicha (roasted barley tea) is perhaps the quintessential Japanese summer drink. Naturally caffeine-free with a comforting roasted aroma, it is commonly brewed cold and kept chilled in refrigerators across Japan during the hot summer months.

But mugicha isn't the only Japanese tea that can be enjoyed cold. Cold brewing is a simple way to bring out a tea's smooth, refreshing character. Simply add the tea leaves to cold water, let them steep in the refrigerator for a few hours, and enjoy chilled.

Here are a few of our favorite teas to enjoy cold:

SenchaBright, crisp, and wonderfully refreshing when cold brewed.

KukichaLight and refreshing, with a clean, delicate flavor. Its naturally low bitterness makes kukicha especially enjoyable when cold brewed.

HojichaRoasty and aromatic, hojicha makes a surprisingly refreshing drink when served chilled or over ice.

How to Cold Brew Japanese Tea

[Ingredients]

・5-7 g Japanese green tea leaves・500 ml cold water

[Instructions]

1. Add the tea leaves to a pitcher or bottle.2. Pour in the cold water.3. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours.4. Strain the leaves, or remove the tea infuser, and serve chilled.

Tip: Brewing time can vary depending on the type of tea and your preferred strength. Start with 2–3 hours and adjust to your taste. Drink within 24 hours.

More Ways to Enjoy Cold Tea

Wakocha (Japanese Black Tea)Light-bodied black tea made from Japanese tea plants. Cold brewing brings out its smooth and refreshing character.

Cold-Brewed Japanese Black Tea Recipe

Green Tea LemonadeCombining the gentle umami of green tea with bright, citrusy lemon — a perfect balance of calm and zing.

Cold-Brewed Green Tea Lemonade Recipe

A Little Taste of Summer

Whether you're enjoying tea at home, sharing a meal with family, or taking a quiet break from the summer heat, Japanese tea has many ways to fit into the season.

We hope this small collection brings a little taste of a Japanese summer to wherever you are.

Explore Our Summer Picks

#1109.T2 Wakaba Farm: Naturally Grown Mugicha (Barley Tea) Tea Bags

#0453.K2 Maehara Tea Farm: Green Tea on the Rocks (5g Tea Packs for Cold Steeping)

#1098.G1 Nitta Tea Farm: Premium Black Tea

#1068.G1 Denroku Tea Garden: Ancient Mist - Premium Hojicha (First Flush)｜霧の古来茶 特上ほうじ茶

#0078.F2 🍵 2026 Kurihara Tea: Gyokuro Shiraore (Karigane Kukicha) Leaf Stem Tea 玉露白折

#0984.S1 Shirakawa Seicha: 2026 Hyakunen Hyakusho Steamed Tamaryokucha Green Tea

Premium Japanese Mizuyokan (Red Bean Jelly) / 山田まんじゅう

Baikodo: Hyakkei Wasanbon Sugar Candy

Hekien Ocha no Jumpei : Matcha Soba Noodles　茶匠の抹茶そば

Explore Tea Series by Yunomi.life

PaletteTea and non-tea powders

ClassicsFamiliar comfort and reliable quality

Starry NightInspired by the 12 zodiac signs

IkiInspired by the rhythm of life

FLOWSoft flavors and everyday freshness

RINRefined elegance and quiet confidence

About Yunomi.life

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