I'm employed at Yamaha, and we have quite a few Japanese colleagues in our office. I've watched them use Octavius Instant Premix teas, and honestly, they're in love with the product. Not a single day goes by without at least two cups — their favorites are the cardamom and masala flavors. The premix comes in single-serve sachets, so all they do is empty one into a cup, add hot water, and it's ready. The excitement around it is real, and it feels like the whole community here is hooked. Whenever they head back to Japan, they stock up on boxes to take home.
Seeing how much they enjoyed it, I decided to try it myself one day — and I understood immediately. The tea is made so well: it isn't overly milky, which matters more now that most of us prefer something lighter rather than heavy on the system. The masala flavor is authentic and well-balanced, with less milkiness and lower sugar than I expected. They also offer a no-added-sugar variant across their range — masala, ginger, cardamom, and even their instant coffee — which is a real plus for anyone watching their sugar intake.
I've actually recommended to our HR team that we procure their 1kg packs and set up a vending machine in the office, since it's such a clear favorite here. I don't think I've seen a product win people over quite this completely — the love for Octavius Instant Premix in our office is nothing short of remarkable.
👤 Tomokuni Komachi
