🍵 The Arrival of Shincha: Japan’s Once-a-Year Tea Ritual from Odawara
In Japan, there is a special moment each spring that tea lovers quietly wait for all year long.
It is the arrival of Shincha — the season’s very first harvest of green tea.
Unlike ordinary green tea, shincha is made only from the tender young leaves picked during the earliest days of spring. For Japanese people, drinking shincha is more than enjoying tea — it is a seasonal ritual that celebrates renewal, nature, and mindfulness.
At Onsen Box, we are proud to introduce a rare seasonal treasure from Ejima, a historic tea house in Odawara with more than 360 years of history dating back to the Edo period.
🌱 What Makes Shincha So Special?
The first tea leaves of the year spend the entire winter slowly storing nutrients deep within the plant.
When spring finally arrives, these young leaves burst with freshness, producing a tea that is:
- sweeter and smoother than regular sencha
- rich in natural umami
- vibrant in aroma and color
- deeply refreshing for both body and mind
🍃 A Tea House with 360 Years of History
Founded in Odawara during the Edo era, Ejima has preserved the spirit of traditional Japanese tea culture for generations.
Their philosophy is simple:
to create tea that allows people to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the changing seasons.
This year’s featured tea, “Midori Kaoru Shincha”, is part of their beloved chAsobi collection.
The aroma is incredibly fresh — almost like walking through a misty tea field in the Japanese countryside after spring rain.
And unlike traditional loose-leaf tea, this version comes in convenient tea bags, making it easy for anyone in the world to enjoy authentic Japanese shincha at home.
♨️ Tea and Onsen: Japan’s Ultimate Relaxation Ritual
After soaking in a Japanese hot spring, many people enjoy quietly drinking green tea while listening to the sounds of nature.
The warmth of the bath relaxes the body, while the fresh bitterness and aroma of shincha clears the mind.
This harmony between onsen culture and tea culture is one of the most calming aspects of Japanese life — and something we hope to share through Onsen Box.
🍵 Included in Onsen Box
A rare taste of Japanese spring tradition
Limited seasonal Shincha tea from Ejima (Odawara)
Fresh 2026 first-harvest tea leaves
Convenient premium tea bags
