Treat your senses with the calming effects of 100% natural Japanese Hinoki pine soap. Created by the same craftsmen as our Hinoki pine soap rest in Kohchi, Japan.
2.75" x 2" x .75"H , 80g
Made in Japan

Shop luxury tea blends and a wide selection of organic and rare pure teas, premium tea accessories and gifts. Free U.S. shipping available.

Bellocq Tea Atelier

Hinoki Forest Soap

Title

Home & Furniture

Turn your bath into an onsen. Fragrant and relaxing hinoki wood (Japanese cypress) perfumes the bath, and your cares float away in a haze of aromatherapeutic bliss.

Hinoki Bath Aroma

Drinking tea has always been tied to a carefully tended ritual of both meditation and indulgence. When you've so much to derive from a single cup, why not make it two? Or four? To share, or for your own comfort. (We're not keeping tabs.)
Designed by Taku Shinamoto, our Hasami porcelain is produced in the southern region of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, an area with an enduring tradition of pottery production dating from the 16th century. The high-fired, earthen-hued modular pieces are uniquely crafted from finely ground stones harvested on Japan's Amakusa Islands.
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions:
Teapot ~ 5 3/4" x 4 1/8" (40 fl oz.)

Hasami Teapot

Teapots & Kettles

Created in a country renowned for it's exquisite beauty products and the art of bathing. This 100% natural soap is enriched with charcoal powder and Kaolin clay  is a perfect companion to our Hinoki pine soap rest .
4.5" x 2" x 1"H , 150g/5.3oz
Made in Japan by Nippon Kodo , established 1575

Deitanseki Charcoal Soap

We are so proud to be included in this  charming New York City travel guide from our good friends over at Messy Nessy Chic.  Wake up your inner explorer and secretly roam the five boroughs, be it on foot or just from the comfort of your favorite armchair.
“I wouldn't spend a week in New York without this book. ”
-Harriet Agnew, Financial Times
376 deliciously bound pages.

Don’t Be A Tourist By Messy Messy Chic

Home Decor

A warm and woody new addition to our much-loved Hinoki bath collection, the Yashinoki Tawashi Body Brush is a soft bristled exfoliator made to fit comfortably in your hand and sway breezily on your bath shelf. Made of woven, biodegradable palm fibers, this delightful scrub invigorates and revives and will leave your skin feeling thoroughly cleanse and refreshed.
Kamenoko Tawashi. Established in 1907.
Tamura: Soft Bristle
Dimensions: 6" x 3"

Yashinoki Bath Brush

This delightful  tea bowl, or chawan, beautifully features sumi kannyu, a crackle glaze achieved by careful control of the raw materials which produce minute fractures on the outer surface of the glaze.  The fractures are filled in with sumi, to highlight the unique crackling patterns.
Made in Japan.
Dimensions: 4-7/8"x3-1/8"

Sumi Tea Bowl

Tea Cups

We find that a little sweetness in life is often as necessary as a little salt. A trim sugar cellar that fits as snugly into the modern collection as it does the traditional kitchen, this delicately articulated porcelain dish will be right at home in yours. Available individually or as part of the complete Hasami tea set.
Designed by Taku Shinamoto, our Hasami porcelain is produced in the southern region of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, an area with an enduring tradition of pottery production dating from the 16th century. The high-fired, earthen-hued modular pieces are uniquely crafted from finely ground stones harvested on Japan's Amakusa Islands.

Hasami Porcelain Sugar Bowl

Like a splendid piece of glass from La Cattedrale di Pienza delicately exiled on your tabletop. Handmade by a brother-sister team in the historic, hilltop village of Pienza in Tuscany overlooking vineyards, olive groves, cypress walks, and golden-green fields of grain, the Pienza collection is an exemplary touchstone of traditional Renaissance glassblowing techniques and modern Italian urbanism .
Give your tabletop a touch of Tuscan simplicity with these Pienza tumblers. With its clean silhouette and its dimpled pedestal, it makes the perfect glass to serve your guests chilled water, juice, wine, and cocktails - all while keeping them chilled longer. Very similar to the practice of punting on wine bottles in fact, the dimpled base creates more glass surface area which when served on the rocks allows the glass' content to stay cooler longer.
Dimensions approximately: 10.2 " H x 5.9 " D, 10 ounce capacity
Use with hot liquids is not recommended. Wash gently by hand with water and mild soap.

Il Buco Vita, Pienza 10 Oz Tumbler - Clear (set Of 2)

Drinking Glasses & Cups

Handmade by a brother-sister team in the historic, hilltop village of Pienza in Tuscany overlooking vineyards, olive groves, cypress walks, and golden-green fields of grain, the Pienza collection is an exemplary touchstone of traditional Renaissance glassblowing techniques and modern Italian urbanism . A mix of modern and traditional glass shapes — some of which are made using molds that date back to the Renaissance.

Each piece is made by hand and so retains its own expressive particularities and imperfections, part of the beauty of the line.

Pienza Tapered Tumbler (set Of 2)

To gently loosen tea leaves from a pressed puerh cake, or bing cha, gently insert the tip of the knife horizontally into the side of the cake, and carefully twist, loosening the tea leaves as desired.

Puerh Tea Knife

Azusa Amemiya’s beautiful work reminds one of celestial bodies. A moon of Saturn, a ridge on Venus, and evocative worlds yet to be discovered. Originally from the world of fashion, Azusa turned her unique eye and elegant sensibilities to the potter’s wheel. The conversation between different clays and glazes piqued her interest and in her words, “I kept at it”.
She enjoys the freedom of choice as a ceramist, and deeply understands how a beautiful piece has the ability to elevate the environment, on a table, or a moment in hand. Deliciously tactile, her pieces implore us to touch, explore and contemplate while embracing them as functional, everyday pieces.
Each piece of Azusa Amemiya's work is uniquely one of a kind, and sold exclusively at Bellocq.
Hand washing is recommended.
Approximate Dimensions: 2.5" H x 3.5" D
Material: Porcelain
Hand thrown in New York.

Celadon Tea Cup

Designed by Taku Shinamoto, our Hasami porcelain is produced in the southern region of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, an area with an enduring tradition of pottery production dating from the 16th century. The high-fired, earthen-hued modular pieces are uniquely crafted from finely ground stones harvested on Japan's Amakusa Islands.

Hasami Porcelain Tea Mug

Coffee Mugs

Forget postcards from Italy -- consider this your crisp invitation to the Italian Riviera. A dazzling synthesis of subtle design and sheer moonlight glaze, th is tea mug from Il Buco's signature Assisi collection is pitched using the same rare, mineral-rich black clay used in building the Etruscan bathhouses. With its expressive vellum-like finish, you might find yourself occasionally sipping your morning brew with the sun-drenched cliffs at Portofino.
Each piece is made by hand and so retains its own expressive particularities and imperfections, part of the beauty of the line.
Approximate Dimensions: 3.5" H x 3.3" D
Glaze: Bianco
Dishwasher safe. Microwaving is not recommended.

Il Buco Vita, The Assisi Collection | Tea Mug

These paper filters are a low impact way to simplify loose tea drinking at home, at work, or in a cafe. They also serve as a quick means to gift ready-to-brew teas to that kind neighbor who lent you sugar the other morning.
This filter is recommended for single servings and medium sized teapots. Our brass baskets ( petite and deep) are better suited to strain tea leaves from larger teapots.
Our tea filters are biodegradable, compostable, and sourced from sustainable North American harvests.
Quantity: 50 filters

Biodegradable Paper Tea Filters

Wellness

Share the gift of holiday cheer with our Winter Solstice Collection!
Includes an Atelier Bag of the following signature tea blends:
~ no. 44, Bellocq Christmas: Darjeeling with cinnamon, ginger, clove and citrus
~ no. 45, The White Wolf: White tea with notes of mint, cedar, star anise and vanilla
~ no. 42, Little Dickens: Rooibos tea with cocoa nibs, ginger, cinnamon and mint
Presented in a gift box with signature Bellocq yellow tissue paper and satin ribbon.

Winter Solstice Collection

This divine collection offers a generous selection of our favorite herbal blends, packaged in a beautiful, yellow Bellocq Box complete with 25 filter bags. We want you to explore, so why not start here? This assortment proves a lovely gift or the perfect start to your own tea collection. A perennial favorite!
No. 12, Le Hammeau, 20g 
- In this fresh, organic tisane evocative of a bright summer meadows, the lemongrass and verbena mingle playfully with lavender, rose petals, mint, and sage. As lovely iced as it is hot.
No. 42, Little Dickens, 30g 
- Our beloved children's tea, this caffeine-free and fair trade organic South African rooibos tisane is blended with soothing mint, cinnamon, and a hint of chocolate. Brew yourself a cup of comfort.
No. 48, Pic du Midi, 20g 
- An organic alpine herbal blend, this warming and uplifting tisane with notes of mint, ginger, and black currant will have you dreaming of hiking through European summers.
No. 122, Nocturne, 20g 
- A restful blend of chamomile, lavender, mullein flower and mint to help soothe your way toward a blissful night of sleep.
No. 100, Corazon de Cien Fuegos, 20g 
- A ravishing organic blend of scarlet hibiscus blossoms, lemongrass, lush rose petals, lavender, and cinnamon, we imagine you'll be hard-pressed to find something that rivals the robustness of this seemingly simply indulgence.
caffeine-free
Plus 25 tea filter bags
caffeine-free

Bellocq Herbal Blends Collection

Malt~Cocoa~Mellow
A most sought-after fully-oxidized (black) tea from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province of fine, delicate leaves complete with fuzzy golden tips.  Elegant, rich and smooth with clear notes of malt, cocoa and a subtle, smokey/ashy undercurrent with a lingering, energetic finish reminiscent of toffee on the palate. Produces a red-amber brew.
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian Province, China, 2020
Picking Standard: Bud only

No. 99, Jin Jun Mei (golden Eyebrows)

Package Style

Energizing and refreshing, Illex Paraguariensis, or yerba mate as it is more commonly known, is an excellent alternative to traditional tea and is an herbaceous infusion with a history all its own. This widely consumed beverage, beloved by the Argentine people, enjoys a unique profile of slightly toasty (not smokey), yet delicate aromatics.
Grab your rebenque and poncho, and sip from a traditional gourd and bombilla and imagine yourself exploring the Pampas. Yerba mate is part of the holly family and contains less caffeine than coffee, and more than traditional tea.
Organic, fair trade.

No. 23, Green Yerba Mate

Experience the delight of a full year with Bellocq. This collection comprises twelve months of our finest artisan blends, presented in lovely yellow Bellocq Boxes. The first month ships with a handwritten personalized message and a handwoven, silver-plated tea strainer. At a 15% discount compared to purchasing the teas separately, even those of us who work at the shop are tempted to indulge. Enjoy!
(International Orders will ship as ONE shipment; NOT as monthly deliveries!)
January 
- No. 42, Little Dickens February 
- No. 35, The Earl Grey March 
- No. 01, Bellocq Breakfast April 
- No. 47, The Queen’s Guard May 
- No. 09, The White Duke June 
- No. 12, Le Hammeau July 
- No. 38, Majorelle Mint August 
- No. 52, Étoile de l’Inde September 
- No. 20, Kikuya October 
- No. 54, Gypsy Caravan November 
- No. 18, Afghani Chai December 
- No. 44, Bellocq Christmas

Bellocq Ultimate Year Of Tea

A delectable gift collection sets the tone for the holidays. Treat someone early in the season to this pairing of our Christmas black tea blend and our herbal Little Dickens, perfect for the entire family. Be prepared to make someone's day - and perhaps share in a cup of tea! Can you imagine finding these in a stocking?
No. 44, Bellocq Christmas, 114g 
- Our signature holiday black tea blend is a sentimental affair of cinnamon, spice, and delicate rose petals. Fragrant and lovely at all times of the day, this tea also makes an excellent base for a holiday punch.
Ingredients: Organic Indian black tea, rose, vanilla, and spices
No. 42, Little Dickens, 100g 
- Our "children's tea"  is loved by all, even the Scroogiest of tea purist, and it sure to melt the stoniest of hearts with a caffeine-free blend of rooibos, warming spices, mint, and chocolate. A delightful alternative to hot chocolate, you won't leave your quilts and fireplaces once you try this brew with cream and honey.
Ingredients: Organic rooibos, organic cacao nibs, organic ginger, organic cinnamon, organic spearmint, organic rose petals, organic vanilla beans, and organic calendula

Bellocq Holiday Collection

Harvested from older trees, this excellent sheng (raw) cake, enjoys a warm hua-mi xiang (floral honey fragrance) on the palate, and a lingering hou yun, or long finish. The wet leaf exudes a woody, mineral fragrance. Smooth and elegant on the palate with dynamic energetics. He Kai is one of the six famous Puerh mountains west of the Langcang river.
Origin: He Kai Cun, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Early Spring Harvest
Brewing Instructions:
Using a puerh knife, tip of a paring knife or with your hand, gently pry leaves from the pressed cake.
Rinsing the Leaves: It is common practice to rinse puerh leaves just before steeping.  Simply pour freshly boiled water over leaves, quickly swirl the leaves in the cup and strain, discarding water. Proceed with brewing.
Amount: 1 tsp per 8oz/250ml of water
Water Temperature: 205ºF/95ºC
Bring fresh, cold spring water to a boil.
Brew 4-6 minutes
All puerh may enjoy multiple infusions; for each successive steep, slightly increase brewing time, being careful to drain vessel in it’s entirety before adding fresh water to the warm leaves.

2015 He Kai Shan, Sheng (raw), Early Spring Harvest

Packaging Style

The family behind Chikumeido Sabun has been crafting tea whisks (chasen) for twenty-four generations and is considered one of the finest matcha whisk producers in existence. The tea whisk has been produced in the Takayama region of Nara, Japan for 500 years since the introduction of Sado (tea ceremony).   In fact, there are more than 120 types of tea whisk. The bamboo species, shape, number of prongs, length of tassel and bamboo color vary between schools and applications; each whisk is crafted from bamboo that has been cured for three years, then split into finer and finer, nearly transparent lengths to fashion the prongs used to create the even, silky foam on the surface of a bowl of matcha.
Chikumeido Sabun has held audience with the Emperor as well as exhibited at the Louvre.

Tall Black Bamboo Matcha Whisk (chasen), By Chikumeido

Everyone deserves the perfect afternoon tea collection to pair with plates of buttery, shortbread treats and simple, savory bites. These two selections are constant favorites in our homes and two of our most requested blends. Close your eyes when you sit down with one of these brews, and tell us you don't open them to rambling gardens riddled with serpentine footpaths.
No. 12, Le Hammeau, 43g 
- A beautiful organic herbal blend evocative of summer thrills, this tisane is the epitome of refreshing. With light-hearted notes of lemongrass, verbena, lavender, mint, and rose, this blend is perfect at any time of the day.
Ingredients: Organic lemongrass, organic lemon verbena, chamomile, organic lavender, rose petals, organic mint, organic sage, and natural essence
No. 47, The Queen's Guard, 86g 
- An ode to the magnificent gardens of England, this stately organic black tea blends fragrant lavender and rose with a subtle hint of geranium. We can't imagine a more delectable accompaniment to a slice of cake.
Ingredients: Organic black Ceylon tea, rose petals, organic lavender, organic cornflowers, and natural essence

Bellocq Afternoon Collection

Rich, golden buds make for an exceptional tippy Dian Hong (Yunnan Red). Sweet and smooth with intriguing notes of musk produce a full bodied, robust amber-hued brew.
Yunnan Golden Buds is a Bellocq Limited Tea. It has been purchased in a small quantity and is available only from our tea atelier and online.
Origin: Yunnan Province, China 2021

Limited No. 49, Yunnan Golden Buds

Soft and subtle, this sheng (raw) puerh is harvested from 150-450 year old trees. Earthy, mineral-inflected notes of peat and wild mushroom give way to a profile of bitter spring chicory and spice, and finish with a gentle, cooling sensation of floral and incense. Pleasant, mellow energetics. Gao Shan is one of the six famous Puerh mountains East of the Langcang river.
Origin: Gao Shan Zhai, Yi Wu, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Early Spring Harvest
Brewing Instructions:
Using a puerh knife, tip of a paring knife or with your hand, gently pry leaves from the pressed cake.
Rinsing the Leaves: It is common practice to rinse puerh leaves just before steeping.  Simply pour freshly boiled water over leaves, quickly swirl the leaves in the cup and strain, discarding water. Proceed with brewing.
Amount: 1 tsp per 8oz/250ml of water
Water Temperature: 195ºF/90ºC
Bring fresh, cold spring water to a boil.
Brew 4-6 minutes
All puerh may enjoy multiple infusions; for each successive steep, slightly increase brewing time, being careful to drain vessel in it’s entirety before adding fresh water to the warm leaves.

2015 Gao Shan, Sheng (raw), Early Spring Harvest

Harvested from the most revered forest of Nan Nou Shan, this wonderful spring-harvested sheng (raw) puerh elicits intoxicating notes of tobacco, vanilla, wild flower honey and orchid. Nan Nou is one of the six famous Puerh mountains west of the Langcang river.
Origin: Ban Po Lao Zhai, Nan Nuo Shan, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province - Early Spring Harvest

2015 Nan Nuo Shan, Sheng (raw), Early Spring Harvest

Similar in appearance to silver needles, this rare (and famous) tea is a delight for any yellow or white tea drinker. Harvested on Jun Shan Island in Lake Dong Ting in Hunan Province, this tea has subtle notes of heirloom tomato, sunflower seeds, and sweet grass.
Origin: Jun Shan, Tong Ding Lake, Hunan Province, China

Limited No. 107, Jun Shan Yin Zhen

Black Bamboo Matcha Whisk (chasen), By Chikumeido

The family behind Chikumeido Sabun has been crafting tea whisks (chasen) for twenty-four generations and is considered one of the finest matcha whisk producers in existence. The tea whisk has been produced in the Takayama region of Nara, Japan for 500 years since the introduction of Sado (tea ceremony).   In fact, there are more than 120 types of tea whisk. The bamboo species, shape, number of prongs, length of tassel and bamboo color vary between schools and applications; each whisk is crafted from bamboo that has been cured for three years, then split into finer and finer, nearly transparent lengths to fashion the prongs used to create the even, silky foam on the surface of a bowl of matcha.
Chikumeido Sabun has held audience with the Emperor as well as exhibited at the Louvre.
A chashaku is created from a single piece of bamboo, and used to scoop the proper proportion of matcha into a chawan , or tea bowl.
Also available in Smoked Bamboo.