KF B01 Lemon Verbena vs KF B02 Holy Basil: KINTO Tea Comparison
By KINTO Japan | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: Product Reviews
Compare KINTO's KF B01 Lemon Verbena and KF B02 Holy Basil teas. Learn which caffeine-free herbal blend fits your taste and brewing style.
Quick answer
Choose KF B01 Lemon Verbena for a bright, citrusy cup with easy bag brewing; pick KF B02 Holy Basil for a deeper, earthy flavor that shines in a pot.
Flavor profile and brewing format
The KF B01 Lemon Verbena blend combines lemon verbena with black peppermint, creating a lively, citrus-forward taste that feels refreshing hot or iced. Its teabag format (0.5g each) makes single-cup brewing effortless.
The KF B02 Holy Basil blend uses lemongrass and holy basil for a more grounding, herbal character. Sold as loose-leaf sachets (1g each), it suits pot brewing and rewards a longer steep.
Caffeine-free and made in Japan
Both are freeze-dried herbal teas, naturally caffeine-free, and produced in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. If you're sensitive to caffeine or want an evening-friendly drink, either works—but the flavor profiles lead to different moments.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Flavor: citrus vs earthy: KF B01 offers bright, lemony notes with a minty lift; KF B02 is more grounding with lemongrass and holy basil. Pick based on your mood: refreshing vs calming. Consider keeping both for different times of day.
- Brewing: single cup vs pot: KF B01 teabags are perfect for a quick 200ml cup. KF B02 sachets are meant for a 380ml pot, so you'll need a teapot or larger vessel. If you usually brew one cup, KF B01 is more practical.
- Quantity: 10 bags vs 6 sachets: KF B01 gives you 10 servings; KF B02 gives 6 larger servings. Compare cost per cup: KF B01 is more economical for frequent sipping. For daily use, KF B01 offers more value.
Product facts
- KF B02 ホーリーバジルブレンド ティーリーフ 6袋入り: KF B02 Holy Basil is a freeze-dried herbal tea with lemongrass and holy basil, sold as 1g sachets (6 per pack). The loose sachets are designed for pot brewing, giving you a larger, more aromatic pot of tea to share.
KF B02 ホーリーバジルブレンド ティーリーフ 6袋入り - KF B01 レモンバーベナブレンド ティーバッグ 10個入り: KF B01 Lemon Verbena is a freeze-dried herbal tea with lemon verbena and black peppermint, sold as 0.5g teabags (10 per pack). The smaller teabag size is ideal for quick single cups, making it convenient for daily use.
KF B01 レモンバーベナブレンド ティーバッグ 10個入り
Which one fits you?
Best for
- KF B01 Lemon Verbena: tea drinkers who want a quick, bright, citrusy cup with minimal fuss.
- KF B02 Holy Basil: those who enjoy a calming, earthy brew and don't mind pot brewing for a shared experience.
Not for
- KF B01: not ideal if you prefer deeper, less floral flavors.
- KF B02: not suitable if you only brew single cups and don't own a teapot.
