Iyemon Tokucha is the first Food for Specified Health Uses to help reduce body fat. It contains quercetin glycosides, a polyphenol found in onions and other vegetables that activates lipolytic enzymes.
The pleasantly lingering astringency has been retained, while the sweet and savoury aroma has been enhanced. The aim was to enhance the taste as a "tokuho" (status given in Japan to foods with special healthy qualities) tea and to provide an even more satisfying experience. Domestic tea leaves carefully selected by the tea masters of Kyoto's long-established tea shop Fukujuen are used.