{"title":"Yunomi Specials","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Pre-Black Friday Sale starts November 1, bringing you three rounds of special offers throughout the month. 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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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/25E57B0E-EA1A-4EEA-83EF-AA6352812EBC.jpg?v=1765932742"},{"product_id":"morita-tea-shop-morita-no-tsuyu-superior-sencha","title":"#0920 Morita Tea Shop: Morita no Tsuyu, Superior Sencha Green Tea (100g)","description":"\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eAROMA\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eUMAMI\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSHIBUMI\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTEA COLOR\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBright yellow-green. The color becomes even stronger on the 2nd steeping\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Morita no Tsuyu, Superior Sencha\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: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: regular steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen roasting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light\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\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst steeping: Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3g. \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 min. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70~80C\/158~176F, 70 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: 85C\/185F, 70 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThird steeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 sec. \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F, 70 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morita Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35oz \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":43235021946985,"sku":"mrt-tsuyu-010-y26","price":590.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5oz \/ Original Bag","offer_id":43235021979753,"sku":"mrt-tsuyu-100-y26","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/morita-tea-shop-2022-morita-no-tsuyu-superior-sencha-100g-795815.jpg?v=1663994357"},{"product_id":"nakazen-hibiscus-herbal-tea-loose","title":"#0527 Nakazen: Hibiscus Herbal Tea (loose)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHibiscus tea\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an herbal tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003emade as an infusion\u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom magenta-colored calyces sepals of the roselle flower. In Nakazen's hibiscus tea, high quality roselle that grows naturally in the tropics of Asia was used as the raw material. The raw material roselle is characterized by its bright captivating color and a faint sweet and sour aroma. \u003cspan class=\"gmail-Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt has a tarty, almost cranberry-like flavor and can be quite refreshing and nice in the summer time. You can enjoy it deliciously iced or hot. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/nakazen\/products\/nakazen-hibiscus-tea-tea-bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etea bag form\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouring into \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunomi.life\/products\/hiroshi-hirai-heart-shaped-cup-saucer-set\"\u003eHiroshi Hirai's heart-shaped tea cup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"480\" width=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MuTQzCMpewc?showinfo=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hibiscus Herbal Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) from Sudan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nanjo-shi, Okinawa Prefecture, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 grams \/ 1 liter \/ hot water. Steep for 2-3 minutes. Recommended with honey or syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 70px; top: 778.617px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nakazen","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":40691839369321,"sku":"nkz-0560-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"70g \/ 2.46 oz","offer_id":40691839238249,"sku":"nkz-0560-070","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nakazen-hibiscus-herbal-tea-loose-100g-677758.jpg?v=1663994346"},{"product_id":"chasandai-shimane-grown-organic-bancha-green-tea","title":"#1088 Chasandai Tea Factory: Shimane-Grown Roasted Bancha (Unrolled Hojicha)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile most \"bancha\" looks like a large version of sencha tea leaf, rolled into a big needle, the term \"bancha\" is most generally simply indicating a large tea leaf, one that is mature and therefore containing very little umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the regions of Western Japan, the term \"bancha\" also often refers to bancha that is roasted (i.e., low grade hojicha). In Kyoto, there is a specific type of bancha called \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yunomi.life\/collections\/green-tea\/kyobancha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyobancha\u003c\/a\u003e that is unrolled and roasted (Kyobancha from Kyoto is also usually allowed to mature over the winter and harvested in March as part of the preparation for the spring flush).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bancha would be considered a kyobancha if from Kyoto Prerfecture, but since it comes from Chasandai in Shimane Prefecture, it is simply called bancha! This tea has a light and woody flavor, it can also be enjoyed as an after tea with Matcha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\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\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 without rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimane Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoil 6-8 grams in a kettle for about 3 minutes. Alternatively, crush the leaves and place into your tea pot, and steep with hot water for 20-30 seconds (adjust the time for strength of flavor).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe above steeping notes are guidelines. 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This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet and complex taste profile. The Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. For more info, \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\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: Competition Grade Saemidori Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 出品茶さえみどり伝統本玉露\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: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late May to Early June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Tea Farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned business, tea farm, tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akio Kurihara \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares total across several fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of tea fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 - 700 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212726411369,"sku":"kht1006-010-y26","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag w\/Yunomi label","offer_id":41212733259881,"sku":"kht1006-100-y26","price":9580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 500g (100g x 5 original bags) \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":42199462871145,"sku":"kht1006-100x5-y26","price":48100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screenshot2025-09-12at12.04.04.png?v=1759893092"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-yuikamatsuka-village-fukamushi-sencha-100g","title":"#0153 Yamane-en: Yuikamatsuka Village Fukamushi Sencha 煎茶 湯日鎌塚","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the village of Yuikamatsuka (now simply Yui) in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, this is a deep-steamed sencha green tea with a deep green color and medium astringency. 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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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40599772004457,"sku":"yme-yuikama-010-y26","price":420.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag w\/Yunomi.life Label","offer_id":40599771938921,"sku":"yme-yuikama-100-y26","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (10 bags x 100g) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original Bag","offer_id":18966618373,"sku":"yme-yuikama-100x10-y26","price":18810.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/47DE1A3B-A17D-4705-9E37-C17021C5FCC4.jpg?v=1692168262"},{"product_id":"dobashien-single-cultivar-sencha-asatsuyu","title":"#0201 Dobashien Tea: Kakegawa Series: Single Cultivar Sencha, Asatsuyu 煎茶  朝露","description":"\u003cp\u003eSencha Asatsuyu is a single cultivar green tea made from Shizuoka prefecture's \u003cem\u003easatsuyu\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar, famous for naturally providing a gyokuro-like taste profile filled with umami richness. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt has a mellow sweetness and is often utilised for making high-quality tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOf course, one can enjoy this tea hot but the Dobashien Tea Company also recommends to try it cold-steeped during the warmer seasons. 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A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/kukicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/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.life\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\"\u003e yunomi.life\/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":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":44257944581,"sku":"ykt-THK500-100","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39649514848361,"sku":"ykt-THK500-1kg","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"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":"yamane-en-kakegawa-fukamushi","title":"#0143 Yamane-en: Kakegawa Fukamushicha Black Label 特選ブラック掛川茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/fukamushicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFukamushi sencha\u003c\/a\u003e from Kakegawa region in Shizuoka Prefecture, famous throughout Japan as one of the major tea production regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis farm cooperative that made this deep steamed sencha has won the Regional Award at the 67th (2013) and 75th (2021) National Tea Competition under the division of Fukamushi Sencha. 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Furyu’s tea master Nobuhiko Ikematsu then roasts the lemongrass carefully in small batches to produce a mixture of fresh lemongrass and sweet smoky flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted lemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: --\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: --\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takeo, Saga \u0026amp; Nankan, Kumamoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging designs and materials may vary depending on availability. \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: 2 grams or about 2 teaspoons. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 200 ml. (This tea is hard to oversteep, so longer times are possible.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. 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Compared to sencha, tea leaves of bancha is larger with less caffeine and more catechin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBancha is known under different names depending on the region, and is sometimes referred to as \u003cem\u003esenryu\u003c\/em\u003e 川柳. In Mie prefecture spring and summer harvested bancha is often referred to as \u003cem\u003eyanagi-cha\u003c\/em\u003e 柳茶 and autumn harvest as \u003cem\u003ebancha\u003c\/em\u003e 番茶. We have named our product 'Aoyanagi in May' for spring harvest, 'Aoyanagi' for summer harvest, and 'Bancha Organic' for autumn harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Bag packed by Yunomi loses its organic certification. 1kg bag from Takeo Tea Farm is certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe amounts below are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 ml\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1\/2 cup, 3.4 fl oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80˚C\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e176˚F degrees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 minute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/span\u003e\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: May (not the first flush harvest, but a second trimming of late flushing leaves from the first flush, but prior to the second flush).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tsu City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takeo Tea Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farm, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroyuki Takeo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1925, all fields converted to organic cultivation in 1993, certified as organic in 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e: JAS certified organic (legally equivalent to USDA, EU, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand organic certifications)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeo Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 180g \/ 6.3oz \/ May \/ Original bag (JAS certified)","offer_id":41379655680105,"sku":"tko-ba1-180-y26","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 900g (5 bags x 180g) \/ 2 lbs \/ May \/ bulk bag (latest harvest)","offer_id":5694075397,"sku":"tko-ba1-900-y26","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/461AC0C0-693F-481F-BEFD-D657B55CBEEA.jpg?v=1692169667"},{"product_id":"azuma-tea-garden-roasted-tencha-hojicha-powder","title":"#0104 Azuma Tea Garden: Roasted Tencha Hojicha Powder (Tea Leaf Matcha)","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.life\/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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/pages\/yunomi-life-tea-guide-directory\" title=\"How to brew tea by yunomi.life\"\u003eVisit yunomi.life\/brewing for more brewing tea guides\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\u003cbr\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.life\/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.life\/collections\/tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e the leaves used for creating \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/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\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":true},{"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":true},{"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":"nakazen-jasmine-tea-sanpin-cha","title":"#0529 Nakazen: Jasmine Tea Sanpin-cha 仲善のさんぴん茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eJasmine tea, known as 'sanpin-cha' in Okinawa, is popular for its Jasmine fragrance, and has been a mainstay of the islands since its days as the Ryukyu Kingdom hundreds of years ago. Originating with the trade between the Ryukyu Kingdom and China, the tea is an example of the mixture of Chinese and Japanese influence in the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakazen's sanpincha jasmine tea uses only high quality tea leaves grown in China. A semi-fermented tea leaves (20% fermentation) are scented with jasmine petals. Tea is classified into different types depending on the degree of fermentation, e.g., green tea (0%) and oolong tea (50-70%). Nakazen's Jasmine Tea is very lightly fermented like green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6347;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/products\/nakazen-jasmine-tea-sanpin-cha-tea-bags\" title=\"sanpincha in tea bags\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlso available in tea bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003ePlace 2-3 grams (about 1 teaspoon) of Jasmine tea into teapot and pour 200 ml (6.8 oz) boiling water. Pour into cup to drink.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Jasmine Tea (Sanpin-cha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chinese grown tea (lightly fermented) and jasmine flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nakazen Yakuso Nojo Ltd. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Qm9jo\"\u003e1213-1 Chinen Aza Chinen, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVendor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nakazen Corporation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Qm9jo\"\u003e1190 Chinen Aza Chinen, Nanjo-shi, Okinawa Prefecture, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Nakazen","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40739390652521,"sku":"nkz0594-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g x 15 tea bags (total 30g \/ 1 oz)","offer_id":40454056476777,"sku":"nkz-4980479004296","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40550221971561,"sku":"nkz0594-100","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ 8.8 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42596303143017,"sku":"nkz0594-250","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":42596303175785,"sku":"nkz0594w1kg","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240216-150206_0000.png?v=1769758897"},{"product_id":"creha-tea-flavored-black-tea-ginger","title":"#0282 Creha Tea: Flavored Black Tea: Ginger (100g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flavored Black Tea: Ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100g \/ 3.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: black tea leaves and ginger grown in Japan\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended by Creha Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\" title=\"How to brew Japanese Tea by yunomi.life\"\u003eyunomi.life\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more brewing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColor may slightly vary due to lighting conditions during photography.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSUPPLIER INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creha Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Japan\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Sales Route\u003c\/strong\u003e: Online and retail shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Info\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/creha-tea\"\u003eMore info available here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e","brand":"Creha Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":21237151301737,"sku":"cre-WA-011-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":4078129605,"sku":"cre-WA-011-100","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":47682540175465,"sku":"cre-WA-011- 500","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0282CrehaTeaFlavoredBlackTeaGinger_100g_yunomi.life.jpg?v=1790836377"},{"product_id":"creha-tea-flavored-black-tea-sakura","title":"#0285 Sakura Flavored Black Tea by Creha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis custom blended and flavored Japanese black tea includes dried leaves from the Sakura tree, creating a flavor that is uniquely Japanese. For those who know the taste of Sakura Mochi cakes common in the spring time in Japan, this tea leaves a soft aftertaste of Sakura Mochi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Japanese black tea leaves, dried sakura leaves grown in Japan, flavoring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended by Creha Tea\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: Creha Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Okamoto, Japanese black tea expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Japan \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\" title=\"How to brew Japanese Tea by yunomi.life\"\u003eyunomi.life\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more brewing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Creha Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":32307785203817,"sku":"cre-WA-010-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":42750493189,"sku":"cre-WA-010-100","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":40444210708585,"sku":"cre-WA-010-500","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/sakura-flavored-black-tea-by-creha-tea-453740.jpg?v=1692343903"},{"product_id":"creha-tea-flavored-black-tea-yuzu","title":"#0281 Creha Tea: Flavored Black Tea - Yuzu","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flavored Black Tea - Yuzu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black tea leaves grown in Japan, yuzu grown in Nakatsue village of Oita prefecture in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended by Creha Tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\" title=\"How to brew Japanese Tea by yunomi.life\"\u003eyunomi.life\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more brewing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplier Info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creha Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saga, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; 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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. 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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":"naturalitea-11-autumn-bancha-green-tea","title":"#0049 NaturaliTea: Autumn Bancha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown under the strong summer sun and harvested in the autumn time. This mountain-grown bancha from the Kinezuka family when compared to a sencha has less sweetness and a stronger astringency but will please you with its refreshing aroma and taste. Bancha also has relatively more catechin (compared to other nutrients) due to its long exposure to sunlight. Because it has less caffeine in comparison to a sencha, it can be enjoyed by children and seniors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"greennotice\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"greennotice\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Autumn Bancha 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: Early October harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: NaturaliTea by the Kinezuka Family\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":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ resealable Yunomi bag","offer_id":4078139269,"sku":"nlt-ba001-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ Original non-resealable bag","offer_id":21810623749,"sku":"nlt-ba001-200","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg. (500g x 2 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":20920065605,"sku":"nlt-ba001-500x2","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_8358.jpg?v=1765504056"},{"product_id":"naturalitea-12-japanese-black-tea-setoya-momiji-100g","title":"#0050 NaturaliTea: Japanese Black Tea Setoya Momiji from Shizuoka 有機和紅茶　瀬戸谷もみじ","description":"\u003cp\u003eKinezuka family traveled frequently to Sri Lanka to study techniques, incorporating and combining them with their knowledge of Japanese Yabukita tea plants to create Setoya Momiji. What they are aiming for is a mellow, naturally sweet tea without astringency that tastes amazing without mixing sugar or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetoya\u003c\/strong\u003e is the name given to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/g.co\/maps\/a6pya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earea\u003c\/a\u003e in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where many of our fields are located.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomiji\u003c\/strong\u003e is the name for Japanese maple, a beautiful tree with delicate leaves that turn bright red and orange during the fall.\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: Late june\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fujieda, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pesticide free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kinezuka family (NaturaliTea by the Kinezuka Family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family operated tea farm and private production cooperative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"NaturaliTea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":32552530117,"sku":"nlt-kc001-010","price":480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ NaturaliTea package","offer_id":4078139461,"sku":"nlt-kc001-100","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g (8 bags x 100g)","offer_id":40047429943401,"sku":"nlt-kc001-100x8","price":19440.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG-8003.jpg?v=1692165962"},{"product_id":"kashima-monoucha-genmaicha-ishinomaki-brown-rice-tea","title":"#0711 Monoucha Genmaicha 'Tsukihime', Ishinomaki Brown Rice Tea. Kashima Tea Garden \u0026 Yabe-en Tea Shop.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSencha from the town of Monou in what is now Ishinomaki City brews into a deep forest green with a strong astringency. With a 400 year history of tea farming, the town of Monou is the northernmost tea region, and the field managed by Sasaki-san is the northernmost tea field in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonoucha Genmaicha blends Sasaki-san's sencha with toasted rice grains as well as rice cracker balls (plain and matcha flavored) for a uniquely toasted nutty flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold by Yabe-en Tea Shop as \"Datecha\" 伊達茶, named after the famous samurai lord \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Date_Masamune\" title=\"Date Masamune on Wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMasamune Date\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Farmer Hiroshi Sasaki and Processor Susumu Yabe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyagi Prefecture was once a major tea production region with a summer climate similar to Shizuoka tea production regions (though colder in the winter). The last surviving tea field belongs to Sasaki-san who studied tea agriculture in the major tea production region of Kagoshima in the southernmost part of Japan's main four islands. Tea Master Susumu Yabe who lives just south of Ishinomaki aids in the processing of the tea into fine sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farmer Hiroshi Sasaki. \u003cstrong\u003eRight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea master Susumu Yabe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/sasaki_large.jpg?v=1479882147\" alt=\"Tea farmer Hiroshi Sasaki\" width=\"50%\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/yabe-web_large.JPG?v=1479882171\" alt=\"Tea master Susumu Yabe\" width=\"50%\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monou Genmaicha Tsukihime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 玄米茶「月ひめ」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: sencha tea leaves from Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan; matcha rice cracker balls, white rice cracker balls, toasted rice grains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer harvest, Second Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Sasaki, Kashima Tea Garden (鹿島茶園), Monou Town, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture. Blended by Susumu Yabe. Toasted rice - kaguya-hime cultivar, grown in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atsushi Yabe, Yabe Tea (矢部園茶舗), 2-3 Kaigandori, Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (Japanese site: yabe-en.com); Rice ingredients manufacturered by the Production Association of Yamotocho Kaguyahime (President: Mr. Onodera)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e","brand":"Yabe-en Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40641754497129,"sku":"ybe002-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":4078144645,"sku":"ybe002-100","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/8CC48F9C-FDB6-4FB2-8B25-911ED0BB2B1D.jpg?v=1692343814"},{"product_id":"spring-monoucha-sencha-ishinomaki-green-tea-kashima-tea-garden-yabe-en-tea-shop","title":"#0713 Yabe-en Tea Shop: Spring Harvest  Datecha  Sencha from Monou, Ishinomaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eSencha grown in the mountains above the town of Monou in what is now Ishinomaki City brews into a deep forest green with a strong astringency. With a 400 year history of tea farming, the town of Monou is the northernmost tea region, and the field managed by Sasaki-san is the northernmost tea field in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessed into sencha by Susumu Yabe of the Yabe-en Tea Shop as \"Datecha\" 伊達茶, named after the famous samurai lord \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Date_Masamune\" title=\"Date Masamune on Wikipedia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMasamune Date\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea might be considered a deep-steamed fukamushicha, but is not marketed as such by Yabe-san as his fukamushicha is a longer steaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tea Field of Ishinomaki, Miyagi. Monoucha.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/sasaki-tea-field_grande.jpeg?v=1479882065\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Farmer Hiroshi Sasaki and Processor Susumu Yabe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyagi Prefecture was once a major tea production region with a summer climate similar to Shizuoka tea production regions (though colder in the winter). The last surviving tea field belongs to Hiroshi Sasaki who studied tea agriculture in the major tea production region of Kagoshima in the southernmost part of Japan's main four islands. Tea Master Susumu Yabe who lives just south of Ishinomaki aids in the processing of the tea into fine sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft: Tea farmer Hiroshi Sasaki. Right: Tea master Susumu Yabe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/sasaki_large.jpg?v=1479882147\" alt=\"Tea farmer Hiroshi Sasaki\" width=\"50%\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/yabe-web_large.JPG?v=1479882171\" alt=\"Tea master Susumu Yabe\" width=\"50%\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Monoucha Sencha, Ishinomaki Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivated by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Sasaki, Kashima Tea Garden (鹿島茶園), Monou Town, Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessed by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Atsushi Yabe, Yabe Tea (矢部園茶舗), 2-3 Kaigandori, Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan (Japanese site: yabe-en.com)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yabe-en Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":4078144773,"sku":"ybe001-010","price":530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"65g \/ 2.3 oz \/ Original Bag","offer_id":4078144709,"sku":"ybe001-065","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/8A539F90-11FB-4CF8-BF5C-4D3FD920ED5F.jpg?v=1765941887"},{"product_id":"hachimanjyu-organic-yakushima-standard-sencha-green-tea","title":"#0309 Hachimanjyu: 2026 Naturally Grown Yakushima Standard Unshaded Spring Sencha 有機屋久島茶路地栽培","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of spring harvested yabukita cultivar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e green tea leaves from the island of Yakushima, Kagoshima, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Blend (mainly Yabukita)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late April - Early May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chumushi, regular steaming.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e: We recommend the \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/blogs\/tea-info\/standard-steeping-technique\" title=\"Standard Steeping Technique\"\u003eStandard Steeping Technique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e. With a temperature of 80˚C\/176˚F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag (not certified)","offer_id":43018685415529,"sku":"hmj110-010-y26","price":380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original JAS organic bag","offer_id":43018685448297,"sku":"hmj110-100-y26","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original JAS organic bag","offer_id":43018685481065,"sku":"hmj110-100×10-y26","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ bulk bag","offer_id":43018685513833,"sku":"hmj110-1kg-y26","price":16700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Image_20240430_133857_119.jpg?v=1714452235"},{"product_id":"hachimanjyu-organic-black-tea-from-yakushima-island","title":"#0311.K2 Hachimanjyu: Naturally Grown Black Tea from Yakushima Island 有機栽培  紅茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/japanese-black-tea\"\u003eJapanese black tea\u003c\/a\u003e using Yakushima Island from Kagoshima Prefecture. Less astringency, but a bit of sweetness. Drinking without sugar, milk, or lemon is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic Black Tea from Yakushima Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea from Yakushima Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 有機紅茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/certified-organic-grown-pesticide-free\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/a\u003e Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e: JAS (the 1kg is certified. Other sizes are not.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture\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 href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/hachimanjyu-yakushima-tea\"\u003eHachimanjyu Yakushima Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea Farm \u0026amp; Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 532-24 Koseda Yakushima-chō, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima-ken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hachimanjyu Yakushima Tea","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag (not certified)","offer_id":4101461381,"sku":"hmj26271-010","price":460.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag (not certified)","offer_id":31770291896425,"sku":"hmj26271-100","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (500g x 2 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag (JAS Organic)","offer_id":39647892406377,"sku":"hmj26271-500x2","price":17900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/hachimanjyu-organic-black-tea-from-yakushima-island-499001.jpg?v=1765940087"},{"product_id":"obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0011 Obubu Tea: 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/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.life\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" rel=\"noopener\" 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":"hida-mugicha-barley-tea","title":"#0504 Nabeshima  Mugicha Barley Tea (tea packs)富山産むぎ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/products\/hida-mugicha-barley-tea-bulk\" title=\"click here to shop Nabeshima Hida Mugicha Barley Tea in bulk\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available in Bulk 300g and 1kg\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe utilize Rokujo barley from Kokufu-cho in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, gently sand-roasting it to produce an aromatic flavor and amber color that has fast earned acclaim throughout Japan and the world as one of Nabeshima Meicha’s new signature products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinters in Hida are intense, with the snow piling up and frigid cold. The Rokujo barley we use in our barley tea is sown from November through December, before the winter cold becomes more intense. The barley is allowed to slumber in the snow to develop richer glucose content. The result is a barley with smaller granules and excellent sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSand-roasted barley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley tea is generally made from inferior quality, low-grade barley. Our Hida Barley Tea, by contrast, utilizes 100% grade AA barley, the highest grade, produced locally. Compared to firing tea in pans, we employ traditional sand-roasting, a more painstaking process. Slowly roasting the barley in drums with sand imparts a rich aroma and prevents it from being scorched. The rich aroma and bouquet you will experience are one of the foremost charms of Hida Barley Tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs traditional tea purveyors, we consider ourselves to be not in the business of merely selling tea, but producing safe and quality products and promoting the culture of tea and what makes it delicious.This barley tea represents our latest innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hida Mugicha, Barley Tea from the Hida Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fiber Snow Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200g (20 packets, 10g each). For loose tea, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/products\/hida-mugicha-barley-tea-bulk\" title=\"Hida Barley Tea Mugicha Bulk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e300g and 1kg bulk sizes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Barley (grown in Hida, Gifu Prefecture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrower\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Tanaka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nabeshima Meicha Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Agricultural processing and other businesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 employees, part of a group of companies run by the family totaling 3-4 dozen employees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takayama-shi, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1908\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA specialist purveyor of Deep-steamed Tea, bringing the charms of tea from Takayama to the world. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shimoichinomachi area in which Nabeshimameicha was founded is close to the traditional streetscape for which Takayama is famous. This is an area that thrived as a traditional merchant’s quarters. When the establishment was first founded, we piled our tea on traditional pull-carts and visited each client one by one. This commitment remains the same today, where we work closely with each of our customers and convey the traditional tea aesthetic. We take into account the unique aspects and strengths of the tea provided by farmers and tea wholesalers and develop our tea with care to meet the needs of wholesale vendors and downstream consumers. To that end, we consider it essential to meet face-to-face and align our approach. In recent years, we have been promoting the culture of Japanese tea in the United States and Europe, as well as actively selling our products online. No matter the target consumer or destination, we remain committed to our traditional way of considering what type of tea is best suited to the drinker, and in what contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Nabeshima Meicha","offers":[{"title":"2 x 10g tea packs (no strings) \/ 20g (0.7 oz) \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":41667980165225,"sku":"nbs-mugiteabag-10g2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 x 10g tea packs (no strings) \/ 160 grams (5.6 oz) \/ Original Bag","offer_id":4101674949,"sku":"nbs-mugiteabag-10g16","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 x 10g tea packs (no strings) \/ 400g (14 oz) \/ Bulk Bag","offer_id":41667980197993,"sku":"nbs-mugiteabag-10g40","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nabeshima-hida-mugicha-barley-tea-tea-packs-134443.jpg?v=1667006459"},{"product_id":"furyu-awa-bancha","title":"#0302 Furyu: Awa Bancha ふりゅう 阿波番茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Awa Bancha from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/furyu-bancha-specialty-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFuryu Bancha Specialty Shop\u003c\/a\u003e is a rare, traditional post-fermented tea from Tokushima Prefecture (Located in Shikoku Island). This tea was grown and made in Kamikatsu-cho, which is said to be one of the most beautiful places in Shikoku due to its natural beauty. This tea was fermented with lactic acid bacteria by picking the branches from a strong tea bush, which they harvest once a year (Please see the video below). We hope you will be able to appreciate this unique Awa Bancha, which was made without the use of pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves used for awa bancha tea are harvested in summer, July and August usually, by striping the leaves off a branch by hand as in the video below (from the local farmers cooperative that produces the tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wnGgwnOkLjM\" height=\"480\" width=\"853\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e Slideshow of the various members of the cooperative: \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S8vSAXzuXRQ\" height=\"480\" width=\"853\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e: 100C\/212F, 200-400 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou can also enjoy this tea cold in the summer time \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: Awa Bancha or Awabancha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 阿波番茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e: Black teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July and August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eTokushima Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Furyu Bancha Specialty Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nobuhiko Ikematsu, Bancha specialist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1863-3 Tsubukuhonmachi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka-ken 830-0047 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SPoyKUFz6HU2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle Map\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Bancha Specialty Shop Furyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBancha Specialty Shop Furyu was established in 2010 by aspiring tea master Nobuhiko Ikematsu, who works directly with farmers in Kurume City, Fukuoka, to develop delicious bancha teas. He is also a specialist gathering rare bancha teas from around Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Furyu Bancha Specialty Shop","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101685189,"sku":"fur-10488-010","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz","offer_id":4101685253,"sku":"fur-10488-030","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g ( 250g x 2 bags ) \/ 17.6 oz \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101685317,"sku":"fur-10488-500","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/furyu-awa-bancha-686916.jpg?v=1773719649"},{"product_id":"chakouan-05-ureshino-green-tea-sencha-select-kiwami","title":"#0188 : 2026 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Sencha Select, Kiwami 嬉野 美撰 極 (H856)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecommended for those who are keen on tea, this Ureshino tea, \"Kiwami\" (meaning extreme, acme) has a luxurious richness and umami, with just the right amount of sweetness and astringency. Please enjoy sensing the richness and umami change across the multiple steeps. Kiwami is a blend of the two cultivars: Asatsuyu and Saemidori. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino Green Tea Sencha Select, Kiwami\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 嬉野茶　美撰　極\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: Asatsuyu, Saemidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino, Saga Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\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, family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sachiyo Nakashima\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","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4101688389,"sku":"cka-H856-010-y26","price":680.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 90g \/ 3.17 oz","offer_id":4101688517,"sku":"cka-H856-090-y26","price":4980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/image_efbe8df0-b547-42a5-995e-c316d2bd15bf.jpg?v=1628759025"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-04-kabusecha-green-tea","title":"#0069 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Mountain-Grown Yamecha Kabusecha Green Tea かぶせ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eKabusecha tea is grown beneath shading, reducing about 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness like gyokuro. However, the period of shading is usually shorter, 10-14 days, allowing for a slightly more astringency than gyokuro and producing a tea with a refined balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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: 60C\/140F, 200 ml. Resteep 2-3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollowing Gyokuro steeping methods, as well as ice or cold steeping methods also recommended. See Yunomi.life\/steep for more info.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaded tea such as Kabusecha and Gyokuro are known for their umami flavor which is overwhelmed by the bitterness of catechins that are extracted at hot temperatures. After the umami has been extracted and enjoyed while steeping at lower temperatures you can continue steeping at high temperature to extract the more bitter flavors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mountain-Grown Yamecha Kabusecha Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Machine harvested, shaded for 2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Regular steaming\u003c\/li\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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\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] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40597163245673,"sku":"kht1004-010-y26","price":670.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212699345001,"sku":"kht1004-100-y26","price":3900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":40597163311209,"sku":"kht1004-100x10-y26","price":32800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101688837,"sku":"kht1004-1kg-y26","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_113629_0000.png?v=1756778417"},{"product_id":"chakouan-08-ureshino-green-tea-select-nagomi","title":"#0191 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Select, Nagomi 嬉野茶 美撰 和 (H860)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe #1 selling product from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/chakouan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChakouan\u003c\/a\u003e. With its harmoniously balanced umami and bitterness, this Yabukita cultivar tamaryokucha coming from the famous Ureshino tea producing region will invite your heart to be comforted. In fact, “nagomi” means calm in Japanese. A long time favorite amongst customers, this tea is perfect to enjoy at home but it will be well-received as a gift. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlease enjoy this tea across steeps as the umami and richness will change. A tea that you will want to keep coming back to! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ureshino Green Tea Sencha Select, Nagomi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 嬉野茶　美撰　和\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereen tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/history-notes-along-with-your-cup-of-ureshino-tea?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=826cf0190\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUreshino\u003c\/a\u003e, Saga Prefecture \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, family business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sachiyo Nakashima\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\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40724692303977,"sku":"cka-H860-010-y26","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 90g \/ 3.17 oz","offer_id":40724692336745,"sku":"cka-H860-090-y26","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/336FC207-9D09-4321-A2FD-8C3FA31EF53C.jpg?v=1692339396"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-03-premium-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0067 Kurihara Tea: Shin 心 (Heart) - Premium Gyokuro Green Tea - Naturally Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Kurihara Tea's Heritage Grade level Gyokuro (grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading), this Premium Gyokuro uses easier-to-handle vinyl covering, and is machine-harvested for greater volume. The shading allows for a rich umami flavor, while the larger volume harvested provides a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePremium Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 本玉露\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\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest, machine cut, medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi). Fields used are currently being converted to certified organic tea fields. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\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 style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/R6mFn\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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 style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":41219185344617,"sku":"kht1003-010-y26","price":850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":40597136703593,"sku":"kht1003-100-y26","price":5090.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":8174978596969,"sku":"kht1003-100x10-y26","price":48800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":43075988029545,"sku":"kht1003-1kg-y26","price":47800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":47970005483625,"sku":"kht1003-100-y26-yunomi","price":4590.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0067.F2KuriharaTea.Shin_Heart_-PremiumGyokuroGreenTea.4jpg.jpg?v=1756779809"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-02-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0066 Kurihara Tea: 2026 Den 伝 (Tradition) - Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara Tea's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 伝統本玉露\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: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075965681769,"sku":"kht1002-010-y26","price":990.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212561490025,"sku":"kht1002-100-y26","price":6300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":43075965714537,"sku":"kht1002-100x10-y26","price":59800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42499966730345,"sku":"kht1002-1kg-y26","price":57500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0066.F2KuriharaTea.Den_Tradition_-HeritageGyokuroGreenTea.jpg?v=1759892381"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-takumi-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0065 Kurihara Tea: Takumi 匠 (The Artisan) - Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most premium gyokuro tea the Kurihara family offers is produced on a specific field that has seems to have the ideal soil composition, sunlight exposure, and surround mirco-climate. After handpicking the tea leaves from this field, they are processed in our small, private factory. Because this particular tea leaf, 'Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro', is so good, we decided not to blend it with other fields keeping it as a single field tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 栗原の伝統本玉露\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: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075738566761,"sku":"kht1001-010-y26","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":43075738599529,"sku":"kht1001-100-y26","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Original bag","offer_id":42302937104489,"sku":"kht1001-100x10-y26","price":89900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808177864809,"sku":"kht1001-1kg-y26","price":87700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/KuriharaTeaTakumi.jpg?v=1756792213"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-shira-ore-stem-tea-with-matcha","title":"#0075 Kurihara Tea: 2026 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.life\/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.life\/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.life\/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.life\/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.life\/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":1760.0,"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":15850.0,"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":"#0074 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.life\/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.life\/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.life\/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":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41195808489577,"sku":"kht5002-010","price":490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":41195809308777,"sku":"kht5002-100","price":2390.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 Original bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41195808522345,"sku":"kht5002-100x10","price":19900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240215_114034_0000.png?v=1756778294"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/collections\/26.jpg?v=1771203768","url":"https:\/\/yunomi.life\/collections\/specials\/teaware.oembed","provider":"Yunomi.life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}