Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli creates worlds so beautiful that anyone would want a little piece of them in their home. For that reason, any new merchandise inspired by their stories captures the imagination of legions of Ghibli fans.

Curling up with a cup of tea and watching a Studio Ghibli movie sounds like a perfect way to spend an evening, so now you can make it even better by drinking tea inspired by the stories themselves.

In a collaboration between Studio Ghibli merchandise purveyors Donguri Republic and luxury tea brand Lupicia, a set of teas in beautifully designed tins will be sold from 13th April 2018. There’s three loose leaf teas to choose from.

Teas Inspired by the Worlds of Studio Ghibli

When you think of My Neighbour Totoro, one of the first things that comes to mind is the lush, verdant forest that he inhabits. Mild brown rice tea and matcha green tea with tamba black beans make for a very Japanese blend, fitting for a film that celebrates the traditional idea of forest spirits.

For Kiki’s Delivery Service the tea takes on a sweeter incarnation inspired by the bakery the protagonist stays at. Non-caffeinated rooibos is used so it can be drank in the evening before bed. It has a fragrant blend of milk, strawberries and cookies.

The Spirited Away tea also has a distinctly Japanese flavour. Wakayama prefecture’s plums and Hokkaido’s konbu seaweed have been blended while already in the state of tea leaves. They combine harmoniously with Japanese green tea.

Each 40g tin of loose leaf tea retails at 1500 yen and can be bought online.

You can also buy some Ghibli themed handy mugs with a build in tea strainer for 2200 yen.

Next time you sit down to enjoy some of the works of Studio Ghibli why not enhance your experience with some of the smells and tastes of the story, all coming from a teacup in your hand!

Donguri Republic Website