{"product_id":"organic-zairai-gyokuro-blend","title":"Organic Zairai Gyokuro Blend","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIntroducing a beautiful new take on a noble style of tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExperience a beautifully balanced Gyokuro, where the rich, full-bodied umami of this classic tea is uplifted by a harmonious blend of Yabukita and Zairai cultivars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eZairai is a wild, native cultivar of tea where each plant has unique traits (flavors, aromas, etc). The cultivar is genetically diverse because it is seed grown as opposed to propagated. Revered for its complexity,  Zairai's flavor experience can vary widely due to its intrinsic reflection of where it was grown and how varied climate and growing conditions can affect it from year to year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this particular blend, Zairai's light and natural elegance smooths out Yabukita's strength – complementing and refining the robust character. The flavors perfectly meld for a silky umami taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5g (1.5tsp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50ml of 105ºF (40º C) water. Cooler water is the way to go here! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 seconds, but you may brew up to 120 seconds depending on your preference for the first steep. For subsequent steeps, increase water quantity by 10ml and water temperature by 10º each steep. Remember to pour slowly! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may also try hotter temperatures for shorter periods of time. You'll experience a range of flavors. Using the guide above will give you a sweeter cup, while the hot\/short brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea for two? \u003c\/strong\u003eTry 10g of our tea with 100 ml of 104ºF water, and brew for 60-90 seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e our gyokuro is fantastic for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. Three Recipes to try here\"\u003eLearn 3 different methodologies to make iced tea here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49652853145912,"sku":"971","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49652853178680,"sku":"972","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSCF5243.png?v=1738621217","url":"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/en-ca\/products\/organic-zairai-gyokuro-blend","provider":"Mizuba Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}