Loose leaf · Hand-blended in Arizona
No. 01 First Light
光 · Hikari · Morning · Caffeinated
Japanese black tea brightened with yuzu peel and a warm thread of ginger. Your first cup, before the day gets loud.
Ingredients: Japanese black tea, yuzu peel, ginger.
Brew: 1 heaping tsp per cup, just-off-the-boil water, 3–4 minutes.
Hand-blended in small batches in Phoenix, Arizona. Every bag lot-numbered and stamped by hand. 15+ cups per bag.
Ships from Phoenix in 1–2 business days · Last Cup Guarantee
Stamped by hand
Every bag gets a red 喫茶 seal and a handwritten lot number. You'll always know exactly which batch you're drinking.
A refill, not a tin
Like tea in Japan, our bags are refills. Keep your leaves in an airtight tin or jar and they'll stay fresh for months.
The Last Cup Guarantee
Drink it down to the last cup. If you don't love it, tell us and we'll refund your first order. No need to send anything back.
Questions
What does Mitsu mean?
三つ means "three" in Japanese: three blends, three moments of the day.
Do I need an infuser?
Any infuser, strainer or teapot works.
Which blends have caffeine?
Only No. 01 First Light. Golden Hour and Lamplight are naturally caffeine-free.
Is Mitsu a good gift?
It's made for it. Two sets lets you keep one and give one, and you save $10.