11/06/2026
JFC’s Tōcha Sale: 20% OFF Japanese Tea & Food Favourites! 🍃
Did you know Japan was pairing tea with food long before it became a modern dining trend? By balancing sweet (甘い), sour (酸っぱい), salty (塩っぱい), bitter (苦い), and umami (旨み), the right tea transforms your snack into an experience.
Discover JFC's guide to Japan's four signature teas and their perfect pairings:
🍵 Sencha (煎茶)
Bright, vegetal, and clean with a lingering umami finish. Its crisp freshness perfectly cuts through the hot, savoury depth of Utsunomiya Pork Gyoza or crisp Maruko Gyoza.
🍵 Matcha (抹茶)
Bold, full-bodied, and deeply rich. Matcha finds its perfect counterpart in traditional sweets like soft Shiro or Aka Daifuku and premium Kitakyu Matcha Kinako Warabimochi, crafted to balance the tea's iconic bitterness.
🍵 Hojicha (ほうじ茶)
Roasted over charcoal for a warm, smoky toastiness. Naturally low in caffeine and incredibly smooth, it settles beautifully beside rich Meiji Black Chocolate or a comforting Kitagawa Pon de Mochi Choco Doughnut.
🍵 Genmaicha (玄米茶)
Green tea blended with roasted brown rice for a nutty, comforting warmth. Its earthy savouriness pairs naturally with crunchy Himemaru Rice Crackers and savoury BabyStar Tonkotsu snacks.
Just like wine, the right tea changes everything. ✨ Enjoy 20% OFF our curated Tōcha Sale selection and find your tea’s 'meant to be' companion.
🛒 Shop here: https://mel.jfconline.com.au/collections/food-pairing-tea-sale
📅 Sale ends 24/06/2026. While stocks last.
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