“WAKOUCHA,” a harmony of roasted tea leaves, refined sweetness, and fresh lemongrass, now in limited release.
Part of our seasonal fragrance series designed to bring comfort and serenity into everyday life, WAKOUCHA is now available in a renewed form—featuring a balanced, radiant freshness. With the addition of lemongrass distilled water*1, the fragrance harmonizes the mellow sweetness of tea leaves and musk with a crisp, citrus brightness.
The lemongrass used in this edition was originally considered out of standard during the selection process. The idea began at SHIRO CAFE*2, where we explored new ways to reuse materials like spent coffee grounds and used lemongrass tea leaves—still rich with aroma.
While the initial distillation trials posed challenges—such as overpowering notes and the delicate condition of the leaves—we remained committed to creating something beautiful from what would otherwise go to waste.
Through conversations with our partners at HAPPY FARMERS, who supply our lemongrass tea, we discovered that even freshly grown lemongrass is sometimes excluded during sorting. By carefully distilling and incorporating this overlooked lemongrass, we brought new life to it—capturing its vivid scent in this fragrance.
We invite you to indulge in the deep, comforting sweetness of Japanese Black Tea—a scent that lingers gently on both skin and hair.
As autumn arrives, take a serene moment for yourself, wrapped in the warm, elegant aroma of WAKOUCHA.
*1 Lemongrass Leaf Water / Fragrance *2 SHIRO CAFE / Located at Sunagawa, Hokkaido
9th October 2025 Available at SHIRO UK Online Store and SHIRO Monmouth Street
PRODUCT LINEUP
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WAKOUCHA EAU DE PARFUM
£37 / 40mL -
WAKOUCHA HAND SERUM
£30 / 55g -
WAKOUCHA HAIR MASK
£42 / 150g
ABOUT LEMONGRASS
The lemongrass used in this edition was originally considered out of standard during the selection process. The idea began at SHIRO CAFE*2, where we explored new ways to reuse materials like spent coffee grounds and used lemongrass tea leaves—still rich with aroma.
While the initial distillation trials posed challenges—such as overpowering notes and the delicate condition of the leaves—we remained committed to creating something beautiful from what would otherwise go to waste.
Through conversations with our partners at HAPPY FARMERS, who supply our lemongrass tea, we discovered that even freshly grown lemongrass is sometimes excluded during sorting. By carefully distilling and incorporating this overlooked lemongrass, we brought new life to it—capturing its vivid scent in this fragrance.
*2 SHIRO CAFE / Located at Sunagawa, Hokkaido