Two Hills Tea
Organic Meiji Sunset
$54.38 USD
Unit price perOrganic Meiji Sunset
There are teas that comfort.
And some teas carry history within them.
Organic Meiji Sunset belongs to the second kind.
Delicate yet powerful, this rare Japanese black tea offers a remarkable balance of elegance and intensity—bright dark fruit notes, refined tannins, and a smooth, rounded body that feels both structured and graceful.
It is the kind of tea that changes slowly as you drink it.
At first, there is brightness. Then warmth. Then depth.
Nothing feels excessive. Everything feels intentional.
This is a tea made for quiet luxury—slow breakfasts, thoughtful afternoons, and the soft golden hour before evening arrives.
A tea that feels timeless without trying to imitate the past.
Origin & History
Organic Meiji Sunset comes from Tanegashima, one of the beautiful Ōsumi Islands in southern Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Shaped by volcanic soil, abundant rainfall, and ocean air, Tanegashima creates tea with remarkable clarity, balance, and softness. The island’s natural environment—lush, humid, and alive with birdsong—gives the tea a character that feels both vibrant and deeply calm.
This tea also carries a forgotten piece of Japanese tea history.
During the Meiji and Taishō eras, Japan produced black teas of exceptional quality for export to the Western world. But as global trade shifted and British colonial tea production expanded across India and Sri Lanka, Japanese black tea slowly faded from international attention.
Today, only a small portion of Japanese tea is still crafted in a black tea style.
That rarity is part of what makes this tea special.
Organic Meiji Sunset is made using Kuritawase, a cultivar closely associated with Tanegashima and admired for producing beautifully expressive teas—both green and black.
It is a tea rooted in tradition, yet quietly unlike anything else.
How It Is Made
Unlike most Japanese teas, which are steamed and preserved as green tea, Organic Meiji Sunset is carefully oxidized to create a refined black tea expression.
After harvest, the leaves are gently withered and rolled to encourage oxidation while preserving softness and clarity in the cup.
This careful process develops the tea’s warm amber liquor, smooth body, and signature dark fruit character while maintaining the clean structure and balance for which Japanese teas are known.
The result is a black tea with elegance rather than heaviness—layered, bright, and remarkably polished.
It does not need milk or citrus.
It stands beautifully on its own.
Taste Profile
Organic Meiji Sunset creates a tea experience that feels elegant, layered, and quietly powerful.
Aroma
Soft dark fruit, warm honey, gentle malt, and subtle floral depth.
Flavour
Bright notes of dried fruit balanced by refined tannins, smooth sweetness, and a rounded, elegant body.
Finish
Clean, lingering, and softly structured with a graceful warmth that stays on the palate.
This is a tea that feels composed from beginning to end.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 90 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Enjoy it plain to appreciate its natural elegance and layered character fully.
While beautifully balanced on its own, it also accepts milk or citrus gracefully for those who prefer a richer cup.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Meiji Sunset
People return to Organic Meiji Sunset because it offers something rare—intensity without heaviness.
It carries the depth of black tea, but with the precision and elegance that define great Japanese craftsmanship.
For those who appreciate teas with history, subtlety, and quiet complexity, this becomes more than a daily cup.
It becomes a ritual of slowing down.
Elegant. Rare. Unforgettable.
A glimpse into the lost art of Japanese black tea.
Organic Meiji Sunset
$54.38 USD
Unit price perOrganic Meiji Sunset
There are teas that comfort.
And some teas carry history within them.
Organic Meiji Sunset belongs to the second kind.
Delicate yet powerful, this rare Japanese black tea offers a remarkable balance of elegance and intensity—bright dark fruit notes, refined tannins, and a smooth, rounded body that feels both structured and graceful.
It is the kind of tea that changes slowly as you drink it.
At first, there is brightness. Then warmth. Then depth.
Nothing feels excessive. Everything feels intentional.
This is a tea made for quiet luxury—slow breakfasts, thoughtful afternoons, and the soft golden hour before evening arrives.
A tea that feels timeless without trying to imitate the past.
Origin & History
Organic Meiji Sunset comes from Tanegashima, one of the beautiful Ōsumi Islands in southern Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Shaped by volcanic soil, abundant rainfall, and ocean air, Tanegashima creates tea with remarkable clarity, balance, and softness. The island’s natural environment—lush, humid, and alive with birdsong—gives the tea a character that feels both vibrant and deeply calm.
This tea also carries a forgotten piece of Japanese tea history.
During the Meiji and Taishō eras, Japan produced black teas of exceptional quality for export to the Western world. But as global trade shifted and British colonial tea production expanded across India and Sri Lanka, Japanese black tea slowly faded from international attention.
Today, only a small portion of Japanese tea is still crafted in a black tea style.
That rarity is part of what makes this tea special.
Organic Meiji Sunset is made using Kuritawase, a cultivar closely associated with Tanegashima and admired for producing beautifully expressive teas—both green and black.
It is a tea rooted in tradition, yet quietly unlike anything else.
How It Is Made
Unlike most Japanese teas, which are steamed and preserved as green tea, Organic Meiji Sunset is carefully oxidized to create a refined black tea expression.
After harvest, the leaves are gently withered and rolled to encourage oxidation while preserving softness and clarity in the cup.
This careful process develops the tea’s warm amber liquor, smooth body, and signature dark fruit character while maintaining the clean structure and balance for which Japanese teas are known.
The result is a black tea with elegance rather than heaviness—layered, bright, and remarkably polished.
It does not need milk or citrus.
It stands beautifully on its own.
Taste Profile
Organic Meiji Sunset creates a tea experience that feels elegant, layered, and quietly powerful.
Aroma
Soft dark fruit, warm honey, gentle malt, and subtle floral depth.
Flavour
Bright notes of dried fruit balanced by refined tannins, smooth sweetness, and a rounded, elegant body.
Finish
Clean, lingering, and softly structured with a graceful warmth that stays on the palate.
This is a tea that feels composed from beginning to end.
Brewing Guide
Recommended Preparation
- Tea: 3g / 1 tbsp
- Water: 240ml / 1 cup
- Temperature: 100°C / 212°F
- Steep Time: 90 seconds
- Infusions: Multiple steeps possible
Enjoy it plain to appreciate its natural elegance and layered character fully.
While beautifully balanced on its own, it also accepts milk or citrus gracefully for those who prefer a richer cup.
Why Tea Lovers Choose Meiji Sunset
People return to Organic Meiji Sunset because it offers something rare—intensity without heaviness.
It carries the depth of black tea, but with the precision and elegance that define great Japanese craftsmanship.
For those who appreciate teas with history, subtlety, and quiet complexity, this becomes more than a daily cup.
It becomes a ritual of slowing down.
Elegant. Rare. Unforgettable.
A glimpse into the lost art of Japanese black tea.