Bancha, genmaicha and hojicha

Bancha
Green tea from late spring or summer harvest, drunk daily by the Japanese. Rich in antioxidants and with a delicate and vegetal aroma.
€ 7.00
Kukicha Karigane
Green tea in sprigs naturally without theine and rich in vitamins and minerals, coming from "shaded" plants. Rich and pleasant Umami, sweet, vegetal and floral aroma.
€ 7.00
Kukicha & Yuzu
Naturally decaffeinated green tea in sprigs, rich in vitamins and minerals, fresh and floral, with pieces of real yuzu (Japanese mandarin).
€ 7.00
Genmaicha
Sencha green tea with toasted and puffed rice, in which the pleasant fresh aroma of sencha combines with the sweet and barley note of rice.
€ 7.00
Hojicha
Roasted autumn bancha green tea. Low theine content, roasted and sweet aroma, reminiscent of barley coffee, bitter cocoa and roasted hazelnuts.
€ 7.00

Tamaryokucha, kamairicha and variations

Tamaryokucha
"Shadowed" spring green tea, with slightly curled leaves. Rich, intense, sweet and fresh umami. A rarity from Kyushu.
€ 7.00
Kamaricha
Very rare spring green tea, pan-fried in the Chinese style and with a pleasant sweet and vegetal note reminiscent of chestnut and artichoke hearts.
€ 7.00
Sun-dried Kamairicha
Rare pan-cooked and naturally sun-dried green tea, produced by the Mitocha Tea Farm using a 500-year-old technique. Warm, toasted aroma with sweet, intense notes of dried fruit.
€ 7.00

Sencha

Sencha Ginjirushi
Spring green tea produced in Kagoshima by a local farmers' cooperative. It's a fukamushi sencha (small, chopped leaves) with a green liquor and an intense, fragrant aroma, with fresh, vegetal notes.
€ 7.00
Sencha Tokusen from Shizuoka
A fine spring green tea produced by the small Yamane-en company in Higashiyama, Shizuoka. This premium sencha is a "fukamushi," with a deep green color and a refreshing, vegetal, umami flavor.
€ 7.00

Gyokuro

Gyokuro "Zuigyoku" from Ocha no Kanbayashi
A fine shaded green tea produced by the historic Ocha no Kanbayashi company in Uji (Kyoto). A sweet, umami aroma with vegetal and floral notes. Balanced and with a lingering flavor, it combines refinement and intensity for a unique experience!
€ 8.50
Gyokuro "Zuimei" from Ocha no Kanbayashi
A fine green tea produced by the ancient Kanbayashi Shunsho company in Uji (Kyoto). A rich and well-balanced aroma with vibrant vegetal notes. A delicate sweetness and a refreshing finish complete the unique profile of this delightful gyokuro.
€ 8.50
Gyokuro "Superior" by Nishide Tea
A premium, premium-quality shaded green tea produced by Nishide Tea in Ujitawara, Kyoto. Only the finest spring leaves are used to achieve its characteristic intense, sweet, elegant, and umami aroma.
€ 8.50

Oolong and black teas

Wakocha from Yakushima
Organic Japanese black tea, produced on the beautiful island of Yakushima, with an intense and full-bodied aroma, tannic and fruity notes. A specialty for those who love bold flavors.
€ 7.00
Black tea with sakura leaves
Organic Japanese black tea, flavored with sakura cherry leaves, produced by Chiyonoen in Yame (Fukuoka, Kyushu). The rich, full-bodied aroma of the black tea pairs perfectly with the elegance of the sakura leaves, lending a delicate, floral note.
€ 7.00
Oolong Karabeni 2019
A fine oolong produced by the Tarui family (Shizuoka), using the rare Karabeni cultivar and aged since 2019. Sweet notes of fruit and wood, without astringency. Organic and natural, with a delicious aroma.
€ 7.00
Oolong Okumidori from Wazuka
Semi-oxidized tea produced with the Okumidori cultivar in Wazuka (Kyoto) by Azuma Tea Garden. Thanks to the bites of small insects called "unka," the withered leaves take on an intense, sweet, and floral aroma reminiscent of Taiwanese Oriental Beauty teas.
€ 7.00
Kamairi oolong zairai
A rare traditional pan-cooked oolong made by Atsumi Tea with the leaves of wild "zairai" plants grown in the misty mountains of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. It has a unique floral, fresh, and nostalgic aroma. A true delight for the palate.
€ 7.00
Sanpincha - Jasmine Tea
Chinese oolong tea scented with real jasmine flowers. A typical Okinawa rarity, with a fresh and floral fragrance, without artificial flavors!
€ 7.00
Yuzucha - Yuzu Oolong
Extremely rare Japanese oolong tea, flavoured with yuzu citrus peel, whose fragrance is absorbed by the tea leaves, creating a fresh and sweet infusion.
€ 7.00

Fermented and rarities

Amacha
Amacha is a special type of Japanese tea made from hydrangea leaves. Completely caffeine-free, it's a naturally sweet tea. Just a few leaves are enough to create a fragrant infusion with an aroma reminiscent of honey and licorice.
€ 7.00
Awabancha
A rare fermented tea typical of the peasant folk tradition of the village of Kamikatsu (prefecture of Tokushima). The leaves of wild plants are boiled and then fermented in wooden barrels. The result is a delicate tea, low in theine and with a vegetal, slightly tart flavor.
€ 7.00
Sakurabacha
Cherry leaf tea, naturally caffeine-free and with a delicate, fresh and sweet aroma reminiscent of "sakura" cherry blossoms.
€ 7.00
Japanese white tea
Extremely rare white tea of the "Koshun" cultivar produced by Kaneroku Matsumoto in Shizuoka. The leaves, expertly dried in the spring sun, have a sweet, delicate, floral aroma. Two infusions possible.
€ 8.50

Matcha

Matcha "Tsurube no Mukashi" by Tsuen Tea
"Tsurube no Mukashi" matcha is an exclusive blend produced by Japan's oldest tea shop, Tsuen Tea, founded in 1160 in Uji. It's an intense, sweet, and umami tea, with a pleasant vegetal note and a creamy texture. Perfect for those seeking a high-quality matcha.
€ 8.50
Matcha "Eisho no Mukashi"
The finest matcha from the ancient Fukujuen company of Uji, Kyoto. Rich, creamy, and sweet aroma, with an intense and elegant umami. A sublime matcha to delight even the most discerning palates.
€ 8.50

Dorayaki and special sweets

Artisanal dorayaki genmaicha crispy
Served cold/at room temperature, with a genmaicha (green tea with toasted rice) tea namelaka (mousse-style cream made with cream) and crunchy chocolate balls.
€ 5.00
Homemade Dorayaki with Red Bean Jam
Anko is azuki red bean jam, which resembles chestnut jam in consistency. Delicate and not too sweet, it is the traditional pairing for dorayaki dough.
€ 5.00
Homemade Dorayaki with Coconut and Strawberry
Served cold/at room temperature, with a coconut namelaka (mousse-style cream made with cream) and strawberry jam.
€ 5.00
Dorayaki artigianale al matcha e mirtilli
Servito freddo / a temperatura ambiente, ripieno con una namelaka (una crema artigianale tipo mousse) al tè verde matcha e mirtilli interi.
€ 5.00
Homemade Dorayaki with Miso Namelaka and Salted Caramel
Served cold/at room temperature, filled with a namelaka (a homemade mousse-like cream) with miso and salted caramel.
€ 5.00
Homemade Chocolate and Raspberry Dorayaki
Served cold / at room temperature, filled with fresh raspberries and a chocolate namelaka (a homemade mousse-like cream).
€ 5.00
Homemade dorayaki with hojicha namelaka
Served cold / at room temperature, filled with a hojicha namelaka (a homemade mousse-like cream). Hojicha is a roasted green tea that, when ground into a powder and used in pastry making, resembles the taste of bitter cocoa.
€ 5.00

Mochi and other Japanese sweets

Daifuku mochi with matcha
Rice flour cake with a creamy filling of matcha green tea and white bean jam.
€ 3.00
Daifuku mochi with azuki and kuromame
Rice flour sweet with a creamy filling of sweet azuki bean jam and whole black soybeans.
€ 3.00
Black sesame daifuku mochi with azuki
Rice flour sweet filled with azuki bean jam and topped with black sesame seeds.
€ 3.00
Daifuku mochi al sesamo bianco con azuki
Dolcetto di farina di riso, ricoperto di semi di sesamo e farcito con marmellata di fagioli dolci azuki.
€ 3.00
Mitarashi dango
Rice flour balls, covered in sweet soy sauce. The price refers to one skewer.
€ 3.50
Matcha Dango
Rice balls, covered with a matcha green tea sauce.
€ 3.50
Taiyaki
Taiyaki are Japanese fish-shaped sweets made with a batter similar to waffles and filled with red bean jam. At Ikiya they are served hot, to highlight their flavor.
€ 3.50