For Arahataen’s Tokusen Aracha Shun (100g × 4 bags set) (荒畑園 特選荒茶・旬 100g×4袋セット), an aracha (unrefined green tea), we organized what the product page of “お茶の荒畑園 楽天市場店” (Ocha no Arahataen, Rakuten Ichiba store) and Rakuten customer reviews say into five points: quantity, storage and shelf life, ingredient labeling, suitability as a gift, and reviews. Items not stated on the page are marked “Not confirmed,” and we have not filled them in with guesses.
What We Confirmed
- Quantity and how many servings
- Storage method and shelf life
- Ingredients and allergen labeling
- Whether it works as a gift
- Trends in public reviews
Basic Information
This table transcribes what is stated on the product page. However, the “Not confirmed” labels and any notes we add are our own.
| Product name | 特選荒茶・旬 100g×4袋セット (Tokusen Aracha Shun, 100g × 4 bags set) |
|---|---|
| Name | Green tea (aracha)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 9, 2026) |
| Quantity | 100g × 4 bags (400g in total)Source: same as above |
| Choices that change what arrives | The purchase field has only one option, 「4袋セット」 (4-bag set). In the set-contents field of review posts, some entries, depending on the period, are marked 【新茶予約】 (new-tea pre-order) or 【昨年度産】 (last year’s harvest)Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page / Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 9, 2026) |
| Storage method | Avoid high temperature and humidity; store in a cool, dark placeSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Best-before date | 1 year from the date of manufacture. The page says the best-before date may differ depending on stock after manufacture and the timing of shipmentSource: same as above |
| Origin of ingredients | Green tea (Shizuoka Prefecture) / Country of manufacture: JapanSource: same as above |
| Processing location | Not confirmed |
| Condition / how to eat (cooking required?) | Tea leaves. The seller’s description says aracha is tea that contains all of honcha (main leaf tea), kukicha (stem tea), mecha (bud tea), and konacha (powdered tea). As brewing guidance, it says to use a band-mesh kyusu (Japanese teapot) made for fukamushi (deep-steamed) tea, to use water at about 90°C for aracha, and, for ice-water brewing, about 3 minutes for deep-steamed teaSource: product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| Delivery | Mail delivery (left in your mailbox; the page says delivery date and time requests are not accepted)Source: same as above |
| Manufacturer | Not confirmed (we found no separate listing for the manufacturer; the seller and party responsible for the advertisement are listed as 株式会社荒畑園 (Arahataen Co., Ltd.), Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture)Source: same as above |
| Shop | お茶の荒畑園 楽天市場店 (Ocha no Arahataen, Rakuten Ichiba store) (Rakuten Ichiba) |
Prices change, so we do not list them. Please check the latest price and stock at the link above.
Ingredients and Allergen Labeling
The ingredient field lists only one item: green tea (Shizuoka Prefecture). Within what we could check, we found no allergen labeling (specified allergens, etc.) on the product page. This item is Not confirmed. If you have concerns, contact the seller before purchasing, or check the food information label on the product when it arrives.
Reference: Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling” (accessed October 9, 2026)
Five Things to Check Before Buying
| What to check | For this product | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quantity / servings | 100g × 4 bags (400g in total). The number of servings is not stated, so it is Not confirmed. The brewing guidance says to use one curry spoon of tea leaves for a kyusu for 2–3 people (340cc) | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 2. Storage and shelf life | Avoid high temperature and humidity and store in a cool, dark place. Best-before date is 1 year from manufacture (may vary with the timing of shipment). Notes after opening: Not confirmed | Product description on the Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 3. Ingredients / allergen labeling | Ingredient: green tea (Shizuoka Prefecture). Allergen labeling: Not confirmed (not stated on the page) | Rakuten Ichiba product page |
| 4. Suitable as a gift? | Support for noshi, wrapping, and message cards could not be confirmed. Because it ships by mail delivery, the page says delivery date and time cannot be specified | Rakuten Ichiba product page (accessed October 9, 2026) |
| 5. Review trends | Rated 4.63/5 on Rakuten Ichiba (1,558 reviews). Within what we read—the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted January 2025–October 2026, latest October 2026), all 6 ★1 reviews, and all 17 ★2 reviews—many posts mentioned the taste, and points noted included a weak taste. This trend does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product | Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 9, 2026) |
Suitable as a Gift?
The product name and related keywords include words such as “gift” and noshi (gift wrapping label), but within what we could check, we found nothing on the product page indicating support for noshi, wrapping, or message cards. We also could not confirm the types of inscription (on noshi), the packaging format such as a gift box, or whether names can be printed (Source: Rakuten Ichiba product page, accessed October 9, 2026).
This product ships by mail delivery and is left in the mailbox even if no one is home; the page says delivery date and time requests are not accepted. If you are considering it as a gift, checking the following points with the seller before purchasing can help avoid misunderstandings.
- Whether noshi, wrapping, and message cards are available (not stated on the product page)
- Because it is left in the mailbox, you cannot specify a date and time when the recipient can receive it
Among the reviews we read, 9 of the first 60 in the default order said they gave it to a mother, father, friend, relative, or others, or bought it at someone’s request (Source: Rakuten customer reviews, accessed October 9, 2026). We read 60 reviews, and this trend does not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
What Public Reviews Say
We organized the product reviews on Rakuten Ichiba by topic. Rating figures are as of the time of viewing and change afterward.
| Site | Rating | Reviews | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rakuten customer reviews (product page) | 4.63 / 5 | 1,558 | October 9, 2026 |
Rating breakdown: ★5 1,085 / ★4 399 / ★3 51 / ★2 17 / ★1 6 (as displayed on Rakuten Ichiba, accessed October 9, 2026)
What we read: the first 60 reviews in Rakuten’s default order (posted January 2025–October 2026, latest October 2026), plus all 6 ★1 reviews and all 17 ★2 reviews, 83 in total. The ★1 and ★2 reviews include older posts going back to 2014. These are trends within what we read and do not necessarily reflect the current state of the product.
What Reviewers Praise
Taste
47 of the 60 reviews in the default order mentioned the taste favorably, such as the balance of sweetness, richness, and astringency. Some posts also mentioned that it is easy to drink, or that it brings out flavor even with a small amount of tea leaves.
Mentions of price
22 of the 60 reviews mentioned the price in relation to the amount they drink every day. This article does not state the price itself.
Repeat purchases / daily habit
23 of the 60 reviews said they buy it repeatedly or drink it every day. Many were written as having continued to buy it for some time.
Color and aroma
11 of the 60 reviews mentioned the liquor color (the color of the brewed tea), and 8 mentioned the aroma (including posts that mentioned both).
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 9, 2026)
What Reviewers Note
Weak taste / not to their liking
6 of the 17 ★2 reviews said the taste was weak, that it was not to their liking, or that it was disappointing. Of these, 1 was posted in the last 2 years; most were posted in 2023 or earlier.
Mismatch between the new-tea label and the product received
3 of the 17 ★2 reviews said, in effect, that the listing said shincha (new tea) but the product they received had no new-tea label (1 of them in the last 2 years).
How to check: the “Choices that change what arrives” row in Basic Information summarizes how the set contents are labeled in reviews.
Fine tea leaves
1 of the 17 ★2 reviews (2018) said the tea leaves were so fine that they clogged the mesh of the kyusu, and 1 of the 60 reviews in the default order (2026) said there was a lot of powder.
How to check: the brewing guidance is summarized in the “Condition / how to eat (cooking required?)” row in Basic Information.
Source: Rakuten customer reviews (accessed October 9, 2026)
Who It Suits / Who Should Be Careful
Who It Suits
- Those who want to try aracha that is described as containing honcha, kukicha, mecha, and konacha
- Those who want to buy 100g × 4 bags (400g in total) at once
- Those who are fine with receiving it in their mailbox
Who Should Be Careful
- Those with allergies who want to check the labeling in advance (because the labeling is not confirmed)
- Those who want to use it as a gift assuming noshi or wrapping
- Those who want to specify a delivery date and time (not possible because it ships by mail delivery)
- Those particular about shincha (new tea) or the harvest year (some reviews point out label mismatches)
Prices, stock, shipping fees, and delivery dates are subject to change. This article’s information-as-of date is October 9, 2026. Please be sure to check the listing at the link before purchasing.
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Summary
- 100g × 4 bags (400g in total), described as aracha containing all of honcha, kukicha, mecha, and konacha. The number of servings is not stated
- Store in a cool, dark place, avoiding high temperature and humidity. The best-before date is stated as 1 year from manufacture and may vary with the timing of shipment
- Allergen labeling and support for noshi and wrapping could not be confirmed on the product page. Check the seller’s listing before purchasing, including the fact that mail delivery does not allow a date or time to be specified
Related Pages
This article organizes publicly available information from sales sites and review sites. Product information such as quantity, storage method, and ingredients may change. Please check the seller’s listing for the latest information.
Comments on taste or quality are summarized from third-party posts cited with their source, and are not Ochinity’s own evaluation. Our approach to writing articles is described in our Editorial Policy.
Information as of: October 9, 2026 / Sources: Rakuten Ichiba “お茶の荒畑園 楽天市場店” product page, Rakuten customer reviews, Consumer Affairs Agency, Japan, “About Allergen Labeling”
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