{"product_id":"organic-gyokuro-karigane","title":"Organic Gyokuro Karigane","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA perfect afternoon sipper, this sophisticated tea wastes not. Karigane comprises the stems of our \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Gyokuro Zairai blend! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a mellow yet full-bodied character, we love this karigane for its exceptional, layered flavor profile that’s gentler on the system. Since the stems contain less caffeine than the leaves, we recommend this tea for unwinding while still savoring a beautifully rich cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Kukicha, Karigane, and S\u003cspan\u003ehiraore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eKukicha, Karigane, and Shiraore are all teas made from the stems, stalks, and leaf veins of the Camellia sinensis plant. While kukicha is the stylistic category (and simply means 'stem tea' \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e茎茶), karigane, or also known as \u003cem\u003eshiraore\u003c\/em\u003e if you're in southern Japan, is the noble term designated for high-grade gyokuro or tencha stems that have been shaded and enriched with exceptional umami sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAroma: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eelegant and sweet. English pea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavor:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a buttery, umami mouthfeel with lemongrass \u0026amp; ginger on the finish. Hint of fresh celery as it lingers on the tongue. Rustic yet elegant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSuzuka, Mie. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar: \u003c\/strong\u003eYabukita and Zairai blend \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProcess: \u003c\/strong\u003etea leaves grown in rich, clay soil are shaded about 18 days prior to harvest (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/the-mizuba-japanese-loose-leaf-tea-collection\/products\/tencha\" title=\"Mizuba Japanese Tencha Green Tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ejust like tencha!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Shade-growing concentrates the sweet amino-acid L-theanine in the leaf, providing a deep and rich flavor and virtually no astringency.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6g (2tsp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e180ml (6oz) of 175ºF water.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 minute. You may also try hotter temperatures for shorter periods of time, or cooler water for longer periods of time. You'll experience a range of flavors. Using the guide above will give you a sweeter cup, while the hot water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethis tea left our media manager craving a pear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSold in either 50g or 100g bags. Store in a cool, dark location. Best consumed within 3 months.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49654985621816,"sku":"973","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49654985654584,"sku":"974","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSCF5240.png?v=1738621262","url":"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/en-ch\/products\/organic-gyokuro-karigane","provider":"Mizuba Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}