{"title":"Iced Tea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/shutterstock_127599527-iced-tea_grande.jpg?16674850751153549360\" alt=\"Japanese iced green tea\" style=\"width: 50%; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; float: right; min-width: 300px;\"\u003eIn Japan a number of teas are commonly consumed iced during the summer. Among the most common are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/iced-tea\/mugicha\" title=\"Mugicha iced tea\"\u003emugicha\u003c\/a\u003e (barley tea), \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/iced-tea\/hojicha\" title=\"Hojicha iced tea\"\u003ehojicha\u003c\/a\u003e (roasted green tea), and among the tea elite \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/iced-tea\/kukicha\" title=\"kukicha iced tea\"\u003ekukicha\u003c\/a\u003e (leaf stem tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eTips for making delicious iced tea:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehot steep an extra concentrated amount of tea and ice it to counteract dilution by the melting ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esteep a regular strength tea and freeze it into ice cubes to prevent dilution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecold steep a pitcher of tea using cold water and leaving it overnight in your refrigerator (use 1.5x - 2x more tea than you would for a cup, and use 500 ml - 1 liter of water). It's important to refrigerate it to prevent bacteria from growing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"morita-tea-shop-wakaba-no-kaori-kukicha-stem-tea","title":"#0922.S2 Morita Tea Shop: Wakaba no Kaori, Kukicha Stem Tea (200g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA popular tea at the Morita Tea Shop, this Wakaba no Kaori (meaning the scent of young leaves),  is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/a\u003e, or stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This particular kukicha only uses kuki (stem) from the ichibancha (first flush) harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morita family has been craftily blending tea for some 80 years in the Sayama region of Saitama (north of Tokyo, and one of the major tea producing regions in Japan) to develop  high quality tea. As a blender, they select high quality leaves from various tea farms in Japan, and buy it as aracha or processed but unfinished tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has a lush and refreshing aroma and will provide a soft mouthfeel (note that this is what it states in Japanese in the first product image). In general, kukicha is a tea with less caffeine and tends to be more gentle in comparison to a sencha and fukamushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAROMA: ★★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUMAMI: ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIBUMI: ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTEA COLOR: Bright yellow-green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wakaba no Kaori, Kukicha Stem Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morita tea shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping: Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4g. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 85C\/185F, 100 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 70 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morita Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":39859810336873,"sku":"mrtkuki-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 0.7 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":39859810369641,"sku":"mrtkuki-200","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/25E57B0E-EA1A-4EEA-83EF-AA6352812EBC.jpg?v=1765932742"},{"product_id":"morita-tea-shop-asakiri-premium-hojicha","title":"#0996.S2 Morita Tea Shop: Asakiri, Premium Hojicha Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis asakiri hojicha from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/morita-tea-shop\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMorita tea shop\u003c\/a\u003e was made utilizing the \"head\" of the first tea harvest leaves (i.e., the large part that is screened and sifted during the manufacturing process, and many tea farmers\/houses refer to it as the \"willow\" or \"head\"). The degree of roasting of this hojicha can be said to be relatively light in comparison to your typical hojicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea can also be characterized due to its gentle sweetness, fragrant aroma, with a light reddish-brown (or amber) color. If you prefer your hojicha to be strong, it is recommended to use hot water for a large amount of tea leaves, this will result in a profound aroma. In the summer, one may even enjoy it as an iced hojicha by brewing it in a glass filled with ice. Hojicha is a tea that is accessible to all (e.g., pregnant women and children) because the amount of caffeine contained in the tea leaves decreases during the roasting process. Please enjoy this tea in diverse ways! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Morita family has been craftily blending tea for some 80 years in the Sayama region of Saitama prefecture (north of Tokyo, and one of the major tea producing regions in Japan) to develop  high quality tea. As a blender, they select high quality leaves from various tea farms in Japan, and buy it as aracha or processed but unfinished tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5g. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asakiri, Premium Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 朝霧特上ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 gram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morita tea shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saitama Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morita Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39897815351401,"sku":"mrthoji01-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":4077969029,"sku":"mrthoji01-100","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/56EAC4B0-3E80-4054-8F0D-F500A36904C3.jpg?v=1692261253"},{"product_id":"dokodemosora-02-naturally-grown-wakayama-superior-hojicha","title":"#0225.W1 Dokodemosora #02: Naturally Grown Wakayama Superior Hojicha Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a roasted green tea (hojicha) that is indeed superior, as Dokodemosora Tea farm only used first harvest tea leaves to process this tea. This hojicha from Wakayama prefecture has a mild but elegant taste which may also feel powerful, perhaps you may be able to tune into the understory of the forests near the tea farm. Please enjoy the aroma as well as the color of this tea. Grown without pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally Grown Wakayama Superior Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: どこでもそら 上ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wakayama Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dokodemosora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family owned tea farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 875 Minamioitsukushi, Nachikatsuuracho, Higashimurogun, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dokodemosora Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39379057836137,"sku":"dds-20664loose-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":4078052357,"sku":"dds-20664-100","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":25608447301,"sku":"dds-20664-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/dokodemosora-02-naturally-grown-wakayama-superior-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-596447.jpg?v=1709795060"},{"product_id":"yokota-tea-garden-01-kuki-stems-hojicha-summer-harvest-from-sayama-saitama","title":"#0738.S2 Yokota Tea Garden #01: Kuki (Stems) Hojicha, Summer Harvest from Sayama, Saitama","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps you are familiar with a hojicha but exactly is a kuki hojicha? A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or stem tea, is made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha. So, this tea from Yokota Tea Garden is a roasted stem tea, and specifically with stems\/stalks coming from their summer harvest in Sayama, Saitama prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003eLightly smoky and earthy in flavor, and low in caffeine due to the summer harvest and roasting process. Many of our customers have also commented on the gentle sweetness and nuttiness of this kuki hojicha so if you prefer your hojichas to have a subtle sweetness, this one may be for you! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kuki (Stems) Houjicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 茎ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yokota Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12-5 Sawa, Sayama, Saitama 350-1303 JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our steeping page here:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003e yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Yokota Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078068677,"sku":"ykt-THK500-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":44257944581,"sku":"ykt-THK500-100","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39649514848361,"sku":"ykt-THK500-1kg","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Yokota_Tea_Garden_01_Kuki_Stems_Hojicha_Summer_Harvest_from_Sayama_Saitama_loose_tea.jpg?v=1762397595"},{"product_id":"obubu-sampler-set-culinary-powders","title":"#0007.K6 Obubu Tea Culinary Powder Sampler: Matcha, Sencha, Genmaicha, Hojicha, Black Tea Powder (7 types)","description":"\u003cp\u003eObubu's Kitchen Grade Matcha Sampler Set is a great way to get acquainted with the different grades of matcha powder that we offer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sampler Set includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"premium kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-20-premium-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003ePremium Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"excellent kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eExcellent Kitchen Grade Matcha \u003c\/a\u003e- 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"basic kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-18-basic-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Hojicha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Sencha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Genmaicha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Wakoucha Black Tea - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-one\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-one last\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\"\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few amazing culinary explorers have been sharing their delicious matcha recipes with us. For ideas on how to create with this premium ingredient, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/tea-info\/tagged\/recipes\" title=\"Tea recipes\"\u003etea recipe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eChoose between three different Kitchen Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more the different grades of matcha powder by clicking on the pictures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"premium kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-20-premium-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003ePremium Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Excellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eExcellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"basic kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-18-basic-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Premium Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Premium-Matcha-01_58d5e906-24b3-4bfb-9372-b7d317089a66_1024x1024_small.jpeg?9681519411992295190\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Excellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Excellent-Matcha-01-720x710_1024x1024_small.png?16329335901578326446\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Basic Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Basic-Matcha-01_3cffb95e-1366-4d1c-95bf-3489a7584edb_1024x1024_small.png?11674664144158411749\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farm \u0026amp; shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akihiro “Akky” Kita (see image at left) is our president and lead farmer here at Obubu. His desire to make this tea available to the general public is the foundation of Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms. In college, Akky took up a part-time job as a farmhand in Wazuka, and fell in love with the tea of this region. He made the decision then to leave college and devote his time to mastering the art of tea farming. Recognizing the need for independent farmers like himself to spread the joy of drinking Japanese tea, he travels each year during the winter off-season to bring Japanese tea to people all over the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4078090629,"sku":"obt-DJ107-10x7","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-culinary-powder-sampler-matcha-sencha-genmaicha-hojicha-black-tea-powder-7-types-366073.jpg?v=1663993541"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-sugabou-gyokuro-karigane-hojicha","title":"#0152.K6 Yamane-en: Sugabow, Gyokuro Karigane Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eStems of high grade tea is called \u003cem\u003ekarigane\u003c\/em\u003e 雁音. By roasting these stems in an iron pot, it becomes Karigane Houjicha. This particular product uses gyokuro tea stems from Uji, Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is this karigane houjicha different from regular houjicha? The answer is in the strength of fire. Usually, houjicha is roasted over an extremely low heat. In this way, the tea will not be burnt but roasted to the core of the teas. However, the flavor of the tea is lost through this process, leaving behind only the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis karigane houjicha is roasted in an iron pot over strong heat. Only the surface of the stems are roasted, retaining the flavor of the tea itself, because the inner part of the stem is not roasted. Both the strong aroma and taste of tea can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water color is a bit cloudy compared to regular houjicha with clear water color, but this cloudy water color is the flavor of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the iron pot roasting is very rare and so only those tea shops that are particular about houjicha come visit the factory. Yamane-en's Shiobara-san wanted to experience this iron pot roasting so visited this factory in Uji, Kyoto to learn the technique!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT IS 'SUGABOW'?? That was a question we had for Shiobara-san. It's a little pun...one of the most famous type of kukicha in Japan is Kagabou from Ishikawa Prefecture. Since, Yamane-en is based in Sugamo, Tokyo, Kagabou becomes 'Sugabow'... v(^_^;)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/files\/2013\/04\/TEA-YME-005-104.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6690\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" alt=\"TEA-YME-005-100g4\" src=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/files\/2013\/04\/TEA-YME-005-104.jpg\" title=\"Houjicha Roasting 1\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"\u003e　\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/files\/2013\/04\/TEA-YME-005-103.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6689\" style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;\" alt=\"TEA-YME-005-100g3\" src=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/files\/2013\/04\/TEA-YME-005-103.jpg\" title=\"Houjicha Roasting 2\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sugabow, Gyokuro Karigane Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop, a small tea shop in Tokyo operated by the Shiobara family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi package, packed on demand)","offer_id":32350834065513,"sku":"yme-005-010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (original package)","offer_id":4078108613,"sku":"yme-005-100","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240229-151644_0000.png?v=1709187529"},{"product_id":"takeo-tea-farm-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-autumn","title":"#0645.M1 Takeo Tea Farm: Hojicha Roasted Green Tea (Autumn) 農薬不使用 有機ほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoujicha is made by roasting ryokucha (green tea) over a strong fire, which gives the distinct roasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted. Pesticides not used in cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 grams (original package), 1 kg (bulk package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups in 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 cups (20 uses \/ 4 steepings \/ 1 cup per steeping. Varies with your steeping recipe.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 240 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVENDOR INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takeo Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1122 Geinōchōhayashi, Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takeo Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":40859987640425,"sku":"tko-h02-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"140g \/ 4.9 oz (original package)","offer_id":4078119365,"sku":"tko-h02-140","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs(bulk package)","offer_id":10149859717,"sku":"tko-h02-1kg","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/37886C28-8973-4166-9895-368C42FAEB82.jpg?v=1692173616"},{"product_id":"takeo-tea-farm-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-superior-summer","title":"#0646.M1 Takeo Tea Farm: Hojicha Roasted Green Tea, Superior (Summer) 上ほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoujicha is made by roasting ryokucha (green tea) over strong heat over a short period of time burning the leaves to a degree and imparting the roasted flavor. Because the ambient environment (temperature and humidity) affects the original green tea leaves depending on the leaf size and shape, the amount of stems still mixed into the leaves, there is a high level of skill involved with roasting the leaf evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethis hojicha utilizes summer harvested leaf that has grown larger than spring sencha. This results in a balanced earthy flavor whereas spring sencha would have stronger notes of caramel and autumn harvested leaf grown even larger would taste even more earthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 上ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted. Pesticides not used in cultivation. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups in 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 cups (20 uses \/ 4 steepings \/ 1 cup per steeping. Varies with your steeping recipe.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 240 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Technique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.us\/steeping\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVENDOR INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takeo Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeo Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Summer Harvest","offer_id":40504986337385,"sku":"tko-h01-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Summer Harvest","offer_id":32983782719593,"sku":"tko-h01-100","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g \/ 1.76 lbs  \/ Summer Harvest \/ JAS organic vacuum sealed bulk bag","offer_id":4078119493,"sku":"tko-h01-800","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/takeo-tea-farm-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-superior-summer-650544.jpg?v=1763604914"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-roasted-tencha-hojicha-powder","title":"#0104.K6 Azuma Tea Garden: Roasted Tencha Hojicha Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAzuma Tea Garden's unique product, Hojicha Matcha, is made by roasting tencha tea leaves, the type of tea used to make matcha. Most Hojicha is made by using rolled green tea leaves (sencha), generally a mature, low grade rolled sencha leaf which we call bancha. More specifically, this Hojicha Matcha uses the larger leaves and stems of leaves from the spring harvest that are sorted out of the main batch during refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter roasting the leaves, it is processed into powder, with Azuma’s jet air pulverizing machine, just like their culinary matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hojicha powder is perfect for the fans of kyobancha as this hojicha powder has similar deep, slightly tobacco like dry smoky notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses 100% Wazuka (Kyoto) grown tea. No artificial coloring, preservative, or chemical additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create delicious hojicha lattes and tea powder based links, check out our dedicated powdered tea preparation guide from this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/instructions-for-powdered-tea-preparation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=powder\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0#hojicha-anchor\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: Spring tencha stems \u0026amp; leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinding: Jet air pulverizing machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e***Color of powder and labels, etc. may vary based on your screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The \u003ca title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azuma family specializes in growing \u003ca title=\"Tencha\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e the leaves used for creating \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in addition to other types of green, black, and oolong teas. In the process of certifying tea fields as organic, they are shifting cultivation of their fields to pesticide free practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan, the family has also recently built their own matcha grinding factory becoming fully vertically integrated as a producer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"Pull-top can - 30g \/ 1 oz \/ Yunomi label","offer_id":42352754622569,"sku":"azm-008-030","price":1980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pull-top can - MULTIPACK 300g (30g x 10 unlabeled cans) \/ 10.6 oz","offer_id":42469660065897,"sku":"azm-008can-030x10","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pull-top can - MULTIPACK 1.5kg (30g x 50 unlabeled cans) \/ 3.3 lbs","offer_id":42073031311465,"sku":"azm-008-030x50","price":59000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Refill bag - MULTIPACK 300g (30g x 10 unlabeled bags) \/ 10.6 oz","offer_id":42352755769449,"sku":"azm-008-030x10","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi label","offer_id":17158910789,"sku":"azm-008-100","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 100g MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 unlabeled bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":21630320509033,"sku":"azm-008-100x10","price":36300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 250g \/ 8.8 oz \/ Resealable bag \/ Yunomi label","offer_id":42331952382057,"sku":"azm-008-250","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 250g MULTIPACK 1kg (250g x 4 unlabeled bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42331954413673,"sku":"azm-008-250x4","price":36900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Yunomi label","offer_id":41958178979945,"sku":"azm-008-1kg-yunomi","price":30500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Resealable bag \/ 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Plain label","offer_id":42495038619753,"sku":"azm-008-1kg","price":30500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Azuma_Hoji.jpg?v=1772165647"},{"product_id":"naturalitea-09-superior-hojicha-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0047.S5 NaturaliTea: Superior Hojicha Roasted Green Tea (Spring Harvest) 上ほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis superior hojicha from the NaturaliTea cooperative in Fujieda, Shizuoka was made by carefully roasting ichibancha (first harvest) leaves in May at a high temperature. Compared to hojicha that is made from summer or autumn leaves, this hojicha can be characterised as mild, with a rich and elegant flavor. The aroma when you open the bag is a delicious chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease indulge in the mellow aftertaste filled with rich toasty sweetness. To bring out the roasty aroma, please steep at a higher temperature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Superior Hojicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 上ほうじ茶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown p\u003c\/span\u003eesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor\u003c\/strong\u003e: NaturaliTea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cooperative managed by the Kinezuka family. Tea products are grown by the Kinezuka family and several other farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Vendor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/kinezuka-family_grande.jpg?5476352986247879159\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"NaturaliTea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":4078138117,"sku":"nlt-hc001-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Spring \/ NaturaliTea package","offer_id":28710584453,"sku":"nlt-hc001-100","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Spring \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42869542256745,"sku":"nlt-hc001-500","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Spring - Procured on Demand","offer_id":18628521989,"sku":"nlt-hc001-100x10","price":18900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/naturalitea-09-superior-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-spring-harvest-136607.jpg?v=1695386268"},{"product_id":"naturalitea-08-hojicha-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0046.S5 NaturaliTea: Autumn Hojicha Roasted Green Tea 無農薬茶：ほうじ茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Autumn Hojicha Roasted Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: ほうじ茶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Production Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost. Roasted for a smoky flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sold in Yunomi resealable craft bags. Original 200g bag (non resealable) is available on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eVendor type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Family-operated farm cooperative.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 1976\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Toshiaki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roasted flavor of this hojicha is deep and reminiscent of dark wood. Alongside the toasty notes, there are green undertones in the flavor that give it even more depth and nuance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Vendor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/kinezuka-family_grande.jpg?5476352986247879159\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturaliTea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":4078138565,"sku":"nlt-hc002-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz","offer_id":20919677829,"sku":"nlt-hc002-200","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (200g x 5 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":20919954629,"sku":"nlt-hc002-200x5","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240130-153044_0000.png?v=1706597238"},{"product_id":"obubu-14-houjicha-amber-roast","title":"#0014.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Amber Roast 琥珀のほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" alt=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000601.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000603.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000604.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeped leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000605.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoujicha Amber as the name says is exquisite in color, aromatic in fragrance and powerful in flavor. Its color is that of the stone, amber, that is often used for both jewelry and to perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce Houjcha Amber, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e uses tea leaves of\u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e and roast them to create a luxury type of \u003ca title=\"list of houjicha\" href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/green-tea\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e is characterised for its strong bitter taste because it uses tea leaves that are small and fine. Its rich and robust flavor makes it an ideal choice for after heavy or oily meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078140101,"sku":"obt-hoamb-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":4078140165,"sku":"obt-hoamb-080","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":16320940357,"sku":"obt-hoamb-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-14-hojicha-amber-roast-804788.jpg?v=1709795896"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha","title":"#0015.K6 Obubu KY015: Roasted Summer Tencha Stems - Suzume (Tenbone Hojicha)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"separator\"\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems (Tenbone Hojicha) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems, in Japanese: \u003cem\u003eTenbone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(てん骨ほうじ茶) is made from the branch stems of tencha (てん茶) while the leaf stems and veins are roasted into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu's Tsugumi Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e. Tencha are the unrolled tea leaves used to make matcha. Because you drink the entire leaf when you drink matcha, the leaves used for matcha tea powder need to be as sweet as possible. So to create \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e the tea plants are covered up to four weeks to reduce the amount of catechin (which creates bitterness) as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of making matcha, the dried, unrolled tencha tea leaves are then separated into two groups, soft and tough parts. The tough parts are the stems and veins and they are called tenbone (tencha no hone, the bones of tencha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky has taken these bones of the tencha and lightly roasted them to produce a mild yet luxurious flavor. Enjoy the elegance of Tenbone Houjicha and all its sweetness and aroma!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (leaf stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39899823013993,"sku":"obttw003-010","price":360.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39899822948457,"sku":"obttw003-100","price":950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2. lbs","offer_id":39899822981225,"sku":"obttw003-1kg","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs \/ Procured on Demand","offer_id":41495431544937,"sku":"obttw003-1kgx10","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha-331779.jpg?v=1773648595"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026  #0078.F2 Kurihara Tea: Gyokuro Shiraore (Karigane Kukicha) Leaf Stem Tea 玉露白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis tea coming from the award-winning Kurihara Tea Farm is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshiraore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e leaf stem tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was made from leaf stems filtered from the production of their incredible \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/gyokuro\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e. So, what exactly do we mean by shiraore? Shiraore actually belongs to the category of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a green tea made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This gyokuro shiraore consists of a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs which come from the production of gyokuro. This is the reason why it is considered to be the highest quality of kukicha. Similar to a gyokuro, with shiraore tea, one will experience umami which comes from the high theanine content. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gyokuro Shiraore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 玉露白折\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients: 100% Yamecha green tea leaf stems \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabe Village, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=be20cc264\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eYame City, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":28336647941,"sku":"kht5001-010-y25","price":460.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":32427599365,"sku":"kht5001-100-y26","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101520581,"sku":"kht5001-100x10-y26","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_113047_0000.png?v=1707966699"},{"product_id":"obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0011.K6 Obubu KY011: Hojicha (Basic Roast), Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eRoasted green tea, or Houjicha (or hojicha ほうじ茶 \/ 焙じ茶),\u003c\/a\u003e has a smooth, slightly smoky flavor that is simultaneously light and sweet, hojicha has none of the bitterness of traditional green teas. And like decaf coffee, the roasting process removes much of the caffeine from the leaves making it the perfect after dinner \/ before bed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Obubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSHIPPING TIPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the shipping tiers for DHL, purchase 1kg + 500g for the first weight tier, or 4 x 1kg for the second weight tier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40850007359593,"sku":"obt-hochu-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":21571273850985,"sku":"obt-hochu-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101522373,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":21571271852137,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kgx5","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea-977525.jpg?v=1692063943"},{"product_id":"chakouan-11-ureshino-green-tea-gyokuro-kukicha","title":"#0192.S1 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Gyokuro Kukicha 嬉野玉露くき茶 - 白折 (H861)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA gyokuro \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (stem tea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e produced from the Ureshino region in Saga Prefecture that is made from sorting the stems and leaves of the gyokuro manufacturing process. Please delight in the light umami and sweetness as well as the refreshingness that is particular to the stems. In general, this gyokuro kukicha will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eslightly lighter and sweeter flavor than the gyokuro which it was made. P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elease enjoy the delicate aroma as well as the mellow and savory aftertaste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea: 5 grams. Time: 60 sec. Water: 60C\/140F, 200 ml. Resteep 2-3 times. \u003ca title=\"Steeping techniques\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyunomi-jp.pro\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for advanced gyokuro steeping techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino Gyokuro Kukicha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino of Saga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chakouan (Yamaguchi Seichaen Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oRaCO\"\u003e45 Hasuikecho, Imari-shi, Saga 848-0042, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101686789,"sku":"ckaH861y22-010","price":510.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":21260252315753,"sku":"ckaH861-080","price":2480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41899368448105,"sku":"ckaH861-1kg","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/EF7999B4-8E78-4A99-922C-AAA32DC9E4A8.jpg?v=1692337669"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-shira-ore-stem-tea-with-matcha","title":"PREORDER available in June 🍵 2026 #0075.F2 Kurihara Tea: Shiraore Stem Tea Infused with Matcha 抹茶入り白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAnother \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eshiraore stem tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e coming from the award-winning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/a\u003e. So, what exactly do we meant by shiraore?  Shiraore is a term used for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or leaf stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This shiraore consists of matcha powder and a blend of tea stems, stalks, and twigs which came from the production of their sencha tea. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane. Because the shiraore is a tea that comes mainly from the stems, the characteristics is a refreshing stalk aroma that will slightly differ from your typical sencha. With the addition of the matcha powder, you will experience a vegetal tea, light-bodied with a deep green color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKukicha is a fantastic staple tea to add especially because a high quality kukicha such as this one will be pleasing but they are also often affordable. If you are looking to explore in the realm of kukichas, the Kurihara family also has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egyokuro shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-11-imperial-shira-ore-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eimperial shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e, waiting for you to try! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/yunomius.staging.wpengine.com\/502\/kuriharateas-gyokuro-package-translations\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shiraore Stem Tea with Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 抹茶入り白折\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, matcha powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/does-the-best-gyokuro-come-from-yame?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=69ea6ae7e\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame, Fukuoka Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine-harvested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons), Kurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ # of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":41195812683881,"sku":"kht5003-100-y26","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101701509,"sku":"kht5003-100x10-y26","price":12150.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/kurihara-tea-12-2022-shiraore-stem-tea-with-matcha-546046.jpg?v=1769746827"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-11-imperial-shira-ore-stem-tea","title":"PREORDER ships late May #0074.F2 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Imperial Shiraore Stem Tea  極上白折","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA delicate and lightly sweet tea coming from the award-winning Kurihara Tea Farm is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eshiraore stem tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. So, what is meant by shiraore?  Shiraore is a term used for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or leaf stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha or gyokuro. This imperial shiraore consists of a blend of tea stems, stalks and twigs which came from the production of their imperial sencha, their finest sencha tea. While in Kyushu (the most southern island), the people call this type of tea shiraore, Kyoto folks call it karigane. Because the shiraore is a tea that comes mainly from the stems, the characteristics is a refreshing stalk aroma that will slightly differ from your typical sencha. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKukicha (stem tea) is a fantastic staple tea to add especially because a high quality kukicha such as this one will be pleasing but they are also often affordable. If you are looking to explore more, the Kurihara family also has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-12-shira-ore-stem-tea-with-matcha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eshiraore with matcha\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kurihara-tea-farm\/products\/kurihara-tea-15-gyokuro-shira-ore-kukicha-stem-tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egyokuro shiraore\u003c\/a\u003e for you to try! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Imperial Shiraore Stem Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 極上白折\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested from the tea fields of the Kurihara family farm. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Seicha Ltd. - Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4236 Kita Yabe, Yabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture 834-1401, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares in multiple tea fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters depending on the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2025 harvest] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41195808489577,"sku":"kht5002-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":41195809308777,"sku":"kht5002-100","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41195808522345,"sku":"kht5002-100x10","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_114034_0000.png?v=1756778294"},{"product_id":"toichi-morita-04-sayama-karigane-premium-stem-tea","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0911.S2 Morita Tea Garden #04: Sayama Karigane (Premium Stem Tea) 雁が音","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (using the stems of the leaves filtered from sencha refinement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend (Yabukita, Fukumidori, Sayama Kaori, Saeakari, and others)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fukamushi, deep steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morita family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/1mTxR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e1221 Nakatomi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma ☆☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstringency ☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness ☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYunomi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Tea: 5 grams. Time: 60 seconds. Water: 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorita Tea Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Tea: 6-8 grams. Time: 30 - 60 seconds. Water: 70-90C\/ 158 - 195F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Morita Family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morita family are 10th generation tea farmers, and the eldest son (pictured above) has just decided to become the 11th generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Sayama region of Saitama Prefecture, the Morita family was affected by the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant failure in March, 2011. While their tea is tested to be radiation free (test results available), Sayama-cha is being avoided by vendors. We hope to help out the Morita family by connecting them with tea lovers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn behalf of the Morita family, we greatly appreciate your understanding and trust that the tea provided here is tested and found to be completely safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morita Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":30082421637,"sku":"mor04-010-y26","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41379659677801,"sku":"mor04-100-y26","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":4101704453,"sku":"mor04-100x10-y26","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Morita_Tea_Garden_Sayama_Karigane.jpg?v=1777554500"},{"product_id":"naturalitea-kukicha-midori-stem-tea","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0048.S5 NaturaliTea: Kukicha Midori, Green Tea Leaf Stems (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious leaf stem tea (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha\u003c\/a\u003e) grown by NaturaliTea, a family-operated farm cooperative in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture. Cultivating without pesticides or chemical fertilisers since 1976, the kukicha midori is perfect for those looking to avoid the bitterness of green tea. The Kukicha Midori is finished with care after the stems are selected during the finishing process of the first harvest. It is a perfect everyday tea that is sure to refresh your mood with its vibrant taste, floral and refreshing aroma.  Enjoy! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e This product now uses Yunomi resealable craft bags for better storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kukicha Midori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: くき茶みどり\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% Shizuoka-grown green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-operated farm cooperative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshiaki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Vendor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/kinezuka-family_grande.jpg?5476352986247879159\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"NaturaliTea","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32356964597865,"sku":"nltkm-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":43012620714089,"sku":"nltkm-100-y26","price":2530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":32356964663401,"sku":"nltkm-100x10-y26","price":22770.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk Bag","offer_id":40852676804713,"sku":"nltkm-1kg-y26","price":17600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F3E128C4-1040-44B1-8313-048666899345.jpg?v=1692077144"},{"product_id":"kihara-naturally-grown-kyobancha-winter-roasted-green-tea-leaves","title":"#0610.K6 Tea Farmer Shinichi Kihara: Naturally Grown Kyobancha 京番茶 (Winter-roasted green tea leaves)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique to the city of Kyoto from which it gets name, Kyobancha is harvested from tea leaves and twigs that have matured over the winter months and then roasted producing a very woodsy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called 'bancha for babies' (akachan bancha 赤ちゃん番茶) because it has almost no caffeine, it is also called 'spring bancha' (haru bancha 春番茶) because it is harvested in March from winter matured leaves. Rarely offered outside of Japan, it is even quite rare to find it in supermarkets in Japan as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinichi Kihara's Kyobancha gives off a smoky aroma, but surprises you with a flavor that is both smoky as well as sweet. (See our steeping notes.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that because the leaves are unrolled, they are quite bulky, resulting in a higher shipping price than 200g of other tea. This price is built into the product price rather than the shipping fee. If buying in amounts larger than what is listed, please contact us for more accurate pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #aaa;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea Stories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the Yunomi staff was joking about how the kyobancha tea leaves look like dried leaves you might find in your garden, right before she (and she shall remain anonymous) took a sip and exclaimed, 'Ah! Oishii! (Delicious!)' -- You can't judge a book by its cover...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: March (of leaves that have grown over the winter). Note that new harvests are steamed and dried, then kept in storage. The “freshness” is determined by the freshness of the roast, and the tea is roasted when we order from Kihara-san. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shinichi Kihara","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ March Harvest \/ resealable bag","offer_id":30955336958057,"sku":"skh046-010","price":430.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ March Harvest \/ Original bag (non-resealable)","offer_id":39778074132585,"sku":"skh046-200","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/tea-farmer-shinichi-kihara-skh003-naturally-grown-kyobancha-winter-roasted-green-tea-leaves-581015.jpg?v=1765932148"},{"product_id":"obubu-15-kyobancha-winter-grown-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0009.K6 Obubu Tea: Kyobancha - Winter-grown, Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique to the city of Kyoto from which it gets name, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyobancha\"\u003eKyobancha\u003c\/a\u003e is harvested from tea leaves and twigs that have matured over the winter months and then roasted producing a very woodsy flavor. As \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e, it is unrolled, so we sell it in larger 200 gram bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called 'bancha for babies' (akachan bancha 赤ちゃん番茶) because it has almost no caffeine, it is also called 'spring bancha' (haru bancha 春番茶) because it is harvested in March from winter matured leaves. Rarely offered outside of Japan, it is even quite rare to find it in supermarkets in Japan as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky's Kyobancha has resulted in a tea that produces a light, refreshing, and easy-to-drink taste--a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. We recommend steeping it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or steeping it with cold water for 2-3 hours for iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo illustrating how kyobancha, the winter-grown roasted tea, is made and prepared.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Interns at \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SoelY9aWKYM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: March (pre-spring harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves and stems that have matured over the winter, cut to prepare the field for the spring harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steamed for 80 min and roasted without rolling to create the dry leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely low in caffeine, light body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ March \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":4101750277,"sku":"obt-ho005-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ March \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101750405,"sku":"obt-ho005-200","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_8298.jpg?v=1765441965"},{"product_id":"obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast","title":"#0012.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha (Dark Roast)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted green tea, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e (or hojicha ほうじ茶 \/ 焙じ茶), has a smooth, slightly smoky flavor that is simultaneously light and sweet, hojicha has none of the bitterness of traditional green teas. And like decaf coffee, the roasting process removes much of the caffeine from the leaves making it the perfect after dinner \/ before bed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Package design may change from time to time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended steeping parameters: 5g \/ 60 sec \/ 200 ml \/ 90C or 194F degrees \/ soft water. Resteep 4 times for 800 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e airtight in cool, dry area \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40697085198441,"sku":"obt-hofuka-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":21571252224105,"sku":"obt-hofuka-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":39877827788905,"sku":"obt-hofuka-500","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101752325,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg (4 x 1kg) \/ 8.8 lbs","offer_id":42115646652521,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast-290575.jpg?v=1765505835"},{"product_id":"tarui-tea-farm-sannen-bancha","title":"#0667.S5 Tarui Tea Farm: Sannen Bancha, Roasted Three-Year Aged Tea Stems 三年仕込み 棒番茶","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-year aged bancha product was developed for the macrobiotic industry, as a natural way to reduce caffeine in tea as much as possible. Autumn harvested bancha stems are separated from their leaves and stored in the Tarui family's warehouse for three years. They are then roasted to further reduce caffeine and impart a slightly roasted flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stems are separated from Autumn harvested bancha leaves (large leaves), stored for 3 years, the roasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 三年番茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 grams, 1kg (Yunomi package)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nearaicho, Shizuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 180-240 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Tarui Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ sample bag","offer_id":40584004501609,"sku":"tar-snb01-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g \/ 5.3 oz \/ original bag","offer_id":5774811077,"sku":"tar-snb01-150","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 900g (150g x 6 bags) \/ 2 lbs \/ 10% off","offer_id":5774811013,"sku":"tarsnb01-150x6","price":6480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/D3DB58ED-FADC-47E7-8A41-E98488AD4A6A.jpg?v=1692175321"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-houjicha-gold-roast","title":"#0010.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Gold Roast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHojicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is usually made from large summer or autumn harvested \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e leaves. Obubu Tea Farms' premium Hojicha Gold is made from more delicate spring harvested \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e leaves that have been aged, creating a richer flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes aged spring-harvested sencha, strong roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 黄金のほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep up to 4 times or until flavor becomes too diluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVENDOR INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Plantations, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DhdoIfpPigA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":8671338594409,"sku":"obt-hogold-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":9568096517,"sku":"obt-hogold-080","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":9568155845,"sku":"obt-hogold-1kg","price":23500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240314-145018_0000.png?v=1710396899"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-roasted-green-tea-houjicha","title":"#0105.K6 Azuma Tea Garden: Roasted Tencha Hojicha 碾茶炒りほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnrefined \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\" title=\"Tencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e (碾茶) tea leaves (the raw material used for matcha) is roasted to create a light-bodied roasted green tea. Tencha differs from other Japanese green teas in that it is shaded for about 4 weeks before harvest and is not rolled during processing; after steaming it is dried in a special tencha oven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResteep 4 times or as you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted Tencha Hojicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 碾茶炒りほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unrefined tencha leaves used (includes original stems, etc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\" title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Azuma family specializes in growing tencha, the leaves used for creating \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/matcha\" title=\"Matcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, in addition to other types of green, black, and oolong teas. In the process of certifying tea fields as organic, they are shifting cultivation of their fields to pesticide free practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased in Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan, the family has also recently built their own matcha grinding factory becoming fully vertically integrated as a producer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":18289723525,"sku":"azmhojten-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":40552297693289,"sku":"azmhojten-100y","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g \/ 7oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":33097992732777,"sku":"azmhojten-200","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (200g x 5 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":9633312325,"sku":"azmhojten-200x5","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 5kg (1kg x 5 bags) \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":42143618203753,"sku":"azmhojten-1kgx5","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/azuma-tea-garden-roasted-tencha-hojicha-985538.jpg?v=1765874708"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-roasted-green-tea-of-stem-kukihouji-cha","title":"#0103.K6 Azuma Tea Garden: Roasted Green Tea Stems, Kukihojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from the stems of leaves produced at the Azuma Tea Garden's factory, and roasted for a light, refreshing flavor. Azuma Tea Garden cultivates their leaves without using pesticides nor chemical fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1~2 minutes. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80~100˚C\/176~212˚F, 150~200cc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info - About The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\" title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Azuma Chaen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40509149347945,"sku":"azm-hjkki-010","price":320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":40509149315177,"sku":"azm-hjkki-100","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (500g x 2 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":40689553178729,"sku":"azm-hjkki-500x2","price":12400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/azuma-tea-garden-roasted-green-tea-stems-kukihojicha-333812.jpg?v=1694137097"},{"product_id":"furuichi-seicha-kukicha-green-tea","title":"#0288.K2 Furuichi Seicha #13: Karigane Kukicha Green Tea Leaf Stems かりがね(茎茶)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both; 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font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stems filtered from fukamushicha (deep steamed tea) production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweet, slightly grassy, and strong toastiness due to strong green roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #212b36; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both; color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;\"\u003eSupplier Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #212b36; cursor: text; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,San Francisco,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica Neue,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Furuichi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1296-1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MwLur\"\u003eKawanabecho Nagata, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e, 897-0222 JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Furuichi Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39385649676393,"sku":"fri-kki-010-y25","price":325.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":42665361178729,"sku":"fri-kki-100-y25","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 200g \/ 7 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39385650135145,"sku":"fri-kki-200-y25","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2025] 1kg (bulk bag) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Spring","offer_id":40215652663401,"sku":"fri-kki-1kg-y25","price":8340.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_0693.jpg?v=1737703056"},{"product_id":"furuichi-seicha-karigane-kukicha-with-matcha-100-g","title":"#0299.K2 Furuichi Seicha: #14 Karigane Kukicha with Uji Matcha 宇治抹茶入り雁金 (100g)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Karigane Kukicha with Uji Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: かりがね　宇治抹茶入茎茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea leaves (Kagoshima-grown), Matcha (Uji, Kyoto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 gram (3.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kagoshima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSupplier Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Furuichi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1296-1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/MwLur\"\u003eKawanabecho Nagata, Minamikyushu, Kagoshima\u003c\/a\u003e, 897-0222 JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Furuichi Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39886609678441,"sku":"frikkimy21-010","price":340.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":39385557925993,"sku":"frikkimy21-100","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ No Yunomi labels \/ Spring","offer_id":33127600423017,"sku":"frikkimy21-100x10","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1098.jpg?v=1737704113"},{"product_id":"tomizawa-tea-garden-kumamoto-shira-ore-leaf-stem-tea","title":"PREORDER available late May 🍵 2026 #0685.K5 Tomizawa Tea Garden: Naturally Grown Kumamoto Shira-ore Leaf Stem Tea - \"Green Tea.Lab\" 白折","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn refining his shincha tea leaf harvest, tea farmer Tomizawa-san removes the stems of the leaves. These stems are gathered up to create shira-ore, called kukicha in other parts of Japan, or leaf stem tea. The stems have an relatively more sweet flavors and less astringency than the leaf itself and make great iced teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this is an early May harvest, we are planning to procure this in June to spread out management of incoming teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70C\/158F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kumamoto Shira-ore Leaf Stem Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: しらおれ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early May\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slightly longer than regular steaming but retains shape well, so not quite fukamushi (deep steamed). Leaf stems from this production are then filter out along with small tea leaves to create this stem tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomizawa Tea garden also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop. However, they now are trying to recover their tea business and will harvest the 2016 spring shincha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki Soryo 1435-8 Mifune-machi Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43113582264425,"sku":"KU005-010-y26","price":381.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/  Original bag","offer_id":32173087555689,"sku":"KU005-100-y26","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Tomizawa_Tea_Garden_Kumamoto_Shira-ore_leaf_stem_tea.jpg?v=1765875292"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-genmaicha-powder-for-baking","title":"#0019.K6 Obubu KY019: Genmaicha Powder for Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps, you are familiar with matcha powder but have you hard of genmaicha powder? Yes, this is Japan’s beloved Genmaicha tea, ground to a powder! It has a pleasant roasted aroma and a buttery sweet and nutty taste. Obubu tea, along with their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/products\/obubu-39-hojicha-powder-for-baking?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=eba28a4fa\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha powder\u003c\/a\u003e has created this mainly for cooking or baking, and now the possibilities are boundless!  Please enjoy the creative explorations - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflavor your cookies, cakes, pancakes, and of course, it can also be used to make genmaicha instantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed, Rolled, Dried, Ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident \/ Tea farmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":40841118154857,"sku":"obt-ge008-100","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":22766679941,"sku":"obt-ge008-500","price":5900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-genmaicha-powder-for-baking-935960.jpg?v=1663993511"},{"product_id":"dobashien-kakegawa-series-premium-shizuoka-sencha-iwashimizu","title":"#0196.S5 Dobashien Tea #03: Kakegawa Series: Premium Shizuoka Sencha, Iwashimizu 岩清水","description":"\u003ch2\u003e岩清水 \/ Premium Shizuoka Sencha, Iwashimizu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Premium Shizuoka Sencha, Iwashimizu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 岩清水\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100g \/ 3.52 oz (sample sized packed by Yunomi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"display: inline !important;\"\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dobashien Tea Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Merchant \u0026amp; manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/h2n6B\"\u003e3-17-8 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1892, Dobashien's founder Tetsugoro Dobashi established a small tea shop in a quiet residential district on the outskirts of Tokyo. As the city expanded, the area known as Akasaka-Mitsuke became one of the city's elite districts with ryotei, luxury Japanese restaurants, hosting meetings between powerful politicians. At these ryotei, only the best tea leaves from Shizuoka and other parts of Japan are served.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dobashien Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":24883050245,"sku":"dbt-31728994-010","price":620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":24883050181,"sku":"dbt-31728994-100","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_3756.jpg?v=1743478164"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha","title":"#0013.K6 Obubu Tea: Roasted Summer Tencha Stems \u0026 Veins - Tsugumi (Tenbone Hojicha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"separator\"\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems (Tenbone Houjicha)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems, in Japanese: \u003cem\u003eTenbone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (てん骨ほうじ茶) is made from the small amount of stems and veins of removed from \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/tencha\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e(てん茶) during refinement while larger branch stems are made into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu's Suzume Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e. Tencha are the high grade unrolled tea leaves used to make matcha tea powder. Because you drink the entire leaf when you drink matcha, the leaves used for \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/matcha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e tea powder need to be as sweet as possible. So when Tencha is created, Akky covers the tea plants for up to four weeks to reduce the amount of catechin (which creates bitterness) as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of making matcha, the dried, unrolled tencha tea leaves are then separated into two groups, soft and tough parts. The tough parts are the stems and veins and they are called tenbone (tencha no hone, the bones of tencha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky has taken these bones of the tencha and lightly roasted them to produce a mild yet luxurious flavor. Enjoy the elegance of Tenbone Houjicha and all its sweetness and aroma!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (leaf stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40850009063529,"sku":"obttw002-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":39899840282729,"sku":"obttw002-080","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39899840315497,"sku":"obttw002-1kg","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs \/ Procured on Demand","offer_id":41495430725737,"sku":"obttw002-1kgx10","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-veins-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha-980554.jpg?v=1692064560"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-kyobancha-smoky-roast","title":"#0093.K6 Azuma Tea Garden: Kyobancha Smoky Roasted Green Tea 京番茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from the leaves that have grown over the winter at the Azuma family farm, harvested in March in preparation for the spring harvest, steamed for an hour or more, then without rolling the leaves are deep-roasted by a specialist to create a strong, extra smoky tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kyobancha has a particularly pungent, almost tobacco like flavour. We recommend this kyobancha if you are looking for a tea with an extra smoky, very intense flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80~100C\/176~212F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/steep\/\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/azuma-tea-garden\" title=\"Azuma Tea Garden\"\u003eAzuma Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Azuma Chaen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea farm \u0026amp; factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Azuma Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39546217463913,"sku":"azm-343904-010","price":330.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g \/ 4.2 oz","offer_id":39545978323049,"sku":"azm-343904-120","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":40926413914217,"sku":"azm-343904-500","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/azuma-tea-garden-kyobancha-smoky-roasted-green-tea-581875.jpg?v=1663992586"},{"product_id":"obubu-hoji-genmaicha-using-kyoto-bancha","title":"#0016.K6 Obubu KY016: Hoji-Genmaicha Using Kyoto Bancha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e green tea (larger, more mature leaf processed as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e, generally from the late spring to summer harvest) mixed with toasted mochi rice which tends to be sweeter than normal short grained rice when toasted. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39609271091305,"sku":"obtge003-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39899830517865,"sku":"obtge003-100","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39899831107689,"sku":"obtge003-1kg","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-hoji-genmaicha-using-kyoto-bancha-637314.jpg?v=1709795993"},{"product_id":"ku008-tomizawa-tea-garden-kumamoto-hojicha-dark-roast-green-tea-lab","title":"#0688.K5 Tomizawa Tea Garden: Naturally Grown Kumamoto Hojicha Dark Roast - \"Green Tea.Lab\" ほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea farmer Tomizawa-san uses an extra long roasting of his guricha green tea leaves to create this richly flavored deep-roasted hojicha. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Enjoy pure, natural flavors with every sip, knowing you're supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95C\/203F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep at hotter temperature up to 3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hotter temperature \u0026amp; longer steeping time for a more astringent tea, use cold water or ice steeping for a very sweet tea. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tomizawa Tea Garden has over 85 years of tea farming history in Kumamoto Prefecture, and have received many famous tea awards in Japan. The family grows tea with a lot of sunlight and Kumamoto’s natural ground water famous for its clean and beautiful taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 2016, Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture affected by the Kumamoto Earthquakes with main shock at magnitude 7.0. The earthquakes have resulted in 48 deaths, 3000 injuries, and nearly 200,000 people evacuated to shelters in the aftermath. Tomizawa family also had been affected by this earthquake losing their tea shop, but this was the catalyst enabling us to become introduced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tomizawa Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mashiki Soryo 1435-8 Mifune-machi Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: April 1928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tomizawa Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39856956670057,"sku":"KU008-010","price":319.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39856956702825,"sku":"KU008-100","price":1385.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0688.K5KU008TomizawaTeaGarden.NaturallyGrownKumamotoHojichaDarkRoast-_GreenTea.Lab_02.jpg?v=1773648065"},{"product_id":"japanese-pepper-sansho-hojicha-tea","title":"#0538.S5 Ohana Botanica - Menehune - Japanese Pepper Sansho Hojicha Tea (Leaf)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMenehune are forest spirits in the mythology of Hawaii who come to help you with your work. I grew up looking for the menehune who helped clean my room when I was a child, looking into the forests as my family drove home in the evenings from our relative’s house in the mountains above Honolulu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hojicha flavored with Japanese pepper evokes the mystery of the forest with its unique spicy, woody flavor. Available as tea bags and leaf tea  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt by artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hitomi_1054\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePakchi Hitomi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-ぱくちーひとみ-  ＠hitomi_1054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (roasted), ginger, Japanese pepper (sansho), Japanese pepper essential oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-operated farm cooperative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kazuki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. Farmers in the cooperative develop techniques together to grow tea, rice, and vegetables without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/kinezuka-family_grande.jpg?5476352986247879159\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Ohana Botanica","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Ohana Botanica sample bag","offer_id":40744071397481,"sku":"OBH02-010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Resealable bag","offer_id":40744071430249,"sku":"OBH02-100","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Procured on demand","offer_id":40744071463017,"sku":"OBH02-1kg","price":43000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG-2456.jpg?v=1740990829"},{"product_id":"yokota-tea-garden-green-kuki-stem-hojicha-spring-harvest-from-sayama-saitama","title":"#0739.S2 Yokota Tea Garden: Green Kuki (Stem) Hojicha, Spring Harvest from Sayama, Saitama 特上焙じ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerhaps you are familiar with a hojicha but exactly is a kuki hojicha? 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So, this tea from Yokota Tea Garden is a roasted stem tea, and specifically with stems\/stalks coming from their summer harvest in Sayama, Saitama prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing the stems from high grade spring harvested leaves, Yokota-san roasts them lightly at low temperature retaining their light green color but imparting a strong toastiness and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yokota Tea Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping or ice steeping (see \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90C\/194F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResteep 3x.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Yokota Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":41740458819689,"sku":"ykt-HO-TOKU-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":41740458852457,"sku":"ykt-HO-TOKU-100","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41740458885225,"sku":"ykt-HO-TOKU-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/YunomiBag-Generic-jpg.jpg?v=1774736471"},{"product_id":"kaga-bocha","title":"#0235.JX Kaga Bocha - Naturally Grown Ishikawa Roasted Green Tea Leaf Stems","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe region of Ishikawa Prefecture was once called Kaga and has a centuries-long history of roasting the stems of tea leaves. Though the region itself doesn't have a large commercial tea agriculture industry, they are masters at roasting leaf stems from other parts of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOWCHA is our partner in this region, and has provided us with a light roast of high grade spring tea leaf stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuoka, roasted in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop, a small tea shop in Tokyo operated by the Shiobara family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowcha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758944067689,"sku":"kaga01-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758944100457,"sku":"kaga01-100","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_808b2ce9-c7b9-4276-99e1-93ae8d86dab6.jpg?v=1722400966"},{"product_id":"kaga-bocha-genmai-roasted-green-tea-leaf-stems-with-toasted-rice","title":"#0236.JX Kaga Bocha Genmai - Naturally Grown Ishikawa Roasted Green Tea Leaf Stems with Toasted Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe region of Ishikawa Prefecture was once called Kaga and has a centuries-long history of roasting the stems of tea leaves. Though the region itself doesn't have a large commercial tea agriculture industry, they are masters at roasting leaf stems from other parts of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes a mix of toasted rice for an extra nutty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOWCHA is our partner in this region, and has provided us with a light roast of high grade spring tea leaf stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuoka, roasted in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop, a small tea shop in Tokyo operated by the Shiobara family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowcha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758986043497,"sku":"kaga02-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758986076265,"sku":"kaga02-100","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_963c9aa4-5c6e-4bb0-ae17-f630200d57ad.jpg?v=1722401775"},{"product_id":"kaga-bocha-ginger-roasted-green-tea-leaf-stems-with-ginger","title":"#0237.JX Kaga Bocha Ginger - Naturally Grown Ishikawa Roasted Green Tea Leaf Stems with Ginger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe region of Ishikawa Prefecture was once called Kaga and has a centuries-long history of roasting the stems of tea leaves. Though the region itself doesn't have a large commercial tea agriculture industry, they are masters at roasting leaf stems from other parts of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version includes a mix of dried ginger for an extra spicy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOWCHA is our partner in this region, and has provided us with a light roast of high grade spring tea leaf stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, dried ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shizuoka, roasted in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bowcha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758988599401,"sku":"kaga03-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (Yunomi package)","offer_id":41758988632169,"sku":"kaga03-100","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2cb6267d-4ed9-47a1-8455-62a6313d37b7.jpg?v=1722402238"},{"product_id":"0935-m1-takeo-tea-farm-superior-hojicha-powder","title":"#0935.M1 Takeo Tea Farm: Superior Hojicha Powder, Naturally Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hojicha powder has clear and sharp toasty first notes that then are followed by more mellow warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHojicha is made by roasting ryokucha (green tea) over strong heat over a short period of time burning the leaves to a degree and imparting the roasted flavor. Because the ambient environment (temperature and humidity) affects the original green tea leaves depending on the leaf size and shape, the amount of stems still mixed into the leaves, there is a high level of skill involved with roasting the leaf evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hojicha powder utilizes hojicha made from summer harvested leaf that has grown larger than spring sencha. This results in a balanced earthy flavor whereas spring sencha would have stronger notes of caramel and autumn harvested leaf grown even larger would taste even more earthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create delicious hojicha lattes and tea powder based links, check out our dedicated powdered tea preparation guide from this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/instructions-for-powdered-tea-preparation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=powder\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0#hojicha-anchor\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 上ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend (Yabukita \u0026amp; Zairai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted. Pesticides not used in cultivation. Ground by beads mill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/hojicha-latte-milk-recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha latte see this recipe\u003c\/a\u003e, and for \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/blogs\/recipes\/tagged\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eother recipes using hojicha here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-jp.pro\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" title=\"Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Technique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.us\/steeping\/\" title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takeo Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsu-shi, Mie Prefecture, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeo Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/  Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":42439195263081,"sku":"tko-hp1-010","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ inner bag w\/Yunomi label + resealable bag","offer_id":42599300366441,"sku":"tko-hp1-030","price":950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Resealable bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":42439195295849,"sku":"tko-hp1-100","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ 8.8 oz \/ Resealable bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":42599311507561,"sku":"tko-hp1-250","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original resealable bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42671324069993,"sku":"tko-hp1-100x10","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Takeo_Hoji.jpg?v=1772165580"},{"product_id":"0538-s5-ohana-botanica-menehune-japanese-pepper-sansho-hojicha-tea-bags","title":"#0538.S5 Ohana Botanica - Menehune - Japanese Pepper Sansho Hojicha (Tea Bags)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMenehune are forest spirits in the mythology of Hawaii who come to help you with your work. 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Available as tea bags and leaf tea  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt by artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hitomi_1054\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePakchi Hitomi\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-ぱくちーひとみ-  ＠hitomi_1054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (roasted), ginger, Japanese pepper (sansho), Japanese pepper essential oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-operated farm \u0026amp; factory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kazuki Kinezuka, President, Hito to No, Shizen wo Tsunagu Kai (NaturaliTea)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturaliTea is a private cooperative of farmers managed by the Kinezuka family, whose own tea fields produce over 20% of the cooperative's teas. Based in the hills of Fujieda, Shizuoka, the cooperative was established nearly 40 years ago by Toshiaki Kinezuka. 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