Godo Shusei Co., Ltd. (合同酒精株式会社) of the Oenon Group has refreshed the packaging of two canned drinks in its "Tancha" lineup, the "Tancha Tantakatan Green Tea Hai" and the "Tancha TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu Black Tea Hai," which went on sale on Tuesday, October 13. The flavor of the Green Tea Hai has also been changed, and a new "Tancha Tantakatan Jasmine Tea Hai" has joined the lineup. All three are now on sale nationwide.
Tea-Based Drinks Made With Tantakatan
In recent years, shochu mixed with tea has become a hot topic, especially among younger generations. "Tancha" is the collective name for the tea-based drinks in the Tantakatan series. The refreshing flavor of red shiso goes well with the taste of tea, and the drinks have been well received as easy to drink (according to the company's survey). Tantakatan shiso shochu mixed with green tea is also known by the nicknames "Tanryoku" and "Ryokutan" in various regions, and its popularity has spread through restaurants and social media.
Renewed Packaging
To make it easy for consumers to see that these are tea-based hai (chuhai) drinks, the new design prints the product name clearly against a brightly colored background, giving the cans a stylish and unified look. The "non-carbonated" feature, one of the products' characteristics, is also written more visibly.
Revised Green Tea Hai Flavor
The "Tancha Tantakatan Green Tea Hai" has also been revised in flavor. The balance of green tea and matcha has been adjusted so that the red shiso flavor, a defining feature of Tantakatan shiso shochu, comes through more. The result is a mellow taste that suits meals, with a crisp aftertaste.
The Three Cans
Tancha Tantakatan Jasmine Tea Hai (New)
The new "Tancha Tantakatan Jasmine Tea Hai" (鍛茶 鍛高譚のジャスミン茶ハイ) is a light, refreshing chuhai in which the fragrant aroma of jasmine tea spreads together with the refreshing red shiso flavor of Tantakatan shiso shochu.
Product Name: Tancha Tantakatan Jasmine Tea Hai (鍛茶 鍛高譚のジャスミン茶ハイ)
Category: Spirits
Alcohol Content: 4%
Volume and Container: 350ml can
Packaging: Cardboard case of 24 cans
Suggested Retail Price: ¥195 (excluding tax)
Release Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Sales Area: Nationwide
Product Page: oenon.jp (Japanese)
Tancha Tantakatan Green Tea Hai (Renewed)
The "Tancha Tantakatan Green Tea Hai" (鍛茶 鍛高譚の緑茶ハイ) is a chuhai in which the refreshing red shiso aroma of Tantakatan shiso shochu is matched with the mellowness of green tea. It has a flavor that is easy to pair with meals.
Product Name: Tancha Tantakatan Green Tea Hai (鍛茶 鍛高譚の緑茶ハイ)
Category: Spirits
Alcohol Content: 4%
Volume and Container: 340ml can
Packaging: Cardboard case of 24 cans
Suggested Retail Price: ¥195 (excluding tax)
Release Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Sales Area: Nationwide
Product Page: oenon.jp (Japanese)
Tancha TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu Black Tea Hai (Renewed)
In the "Tancha TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu Black Tea Hai" (鍛茶 TAN TAKA TAN SHISO梅酒の紅茶ハイ), the refreshing red shiso character of TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu blends with the aroma of black tea. The chuhai combines a sweet-tart taste with the astringency of black tea.
Product Name: Tancha TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu Black Tea Hai (鍛茶 TAN TAKA TAN SHISO梅酒の紅茶ハイ)
Category: Liqueur
Alcohol Content: 4%
Volume and Container: 350ml can
Packaging: Cardboard case of 24 cans
Suggested Retail Price: ¥195 (excluding tax)
Release Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Sales Area: Nationwide
Product Page: oenon.jp (Japanese)
Who They Are For
All three drinks are non-carbonated, so they are easy to drink even for people who are not fond of carbonation. They are aimed at drinkers who want something to go with meals, those looking for a drink to enjoy while relaxing at home, and those who want to casually try a new flavor.
About the Tantakatan Series
The Tantakatan series carries the tagline "Bringing a 'shisoyaka' (shiso-scented) aroma from Hokkaido." It is a lineup of casual drinks enjoyed for their aroma, made with carefully selected red shiso. Contract farmers in Shiranuka, Hokkaido, carefully grow the aromatic red shiso exclusively for Tantakatan, and the series offers products that can be enjoyed in a variety of settings.
Tantakatan shiso shochu is a "shiso-scented drink" made with carefully selected red shiso. It is known for its refreshing aroma and easy-drinking taste, and can be enjoyed with meals or while relaxing. Loved by many customers since its release, it is a signature product of the company.
TAN TAKA TAN SHISO Umeshu is a plum liqueur with a natural, vivid ruby color and the refreshing aroma of red shiso. The freshness of shiso pairs well with plum, and the drink has a sweet-tart taste. It can be enjoyed on the rocks or with soda, as well as mixed with juice or drinkable yogurt.
