{"title":"Loose Leaf Tea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLoose Leaf Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou know Mizuba for our matcha of exceptional character and quality. Over the years and throughout our travels to Japan, we've also had the privilege of enjoying superlative loose-leaf teas. With great excitement, we present to you our curated Japanese heritage loose-leaf collection. Each of these teas is carefully selected from farmers \u0026amp; producers we know.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere you'll find teas rarely found outside of Japan. (You know you'll want to try sipping \u003ca title=\"Tencha Japanese Green Tea. Available from Mizuba Tea Co.\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/the-mizuba-japanese-loose-leaf-tea-collection\/products\/tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e - the loose leaf where matcha comes from!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEvery Mizuba tea you taste conveys the passion of the producer. You can truly taste the difference versus industrialized commodity tea. Every tea we purchase supports small, independent tea producers in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for teaware to brew your exquisite new tea in? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca title=\"Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Tools. Kyusu Teapots, Chasaji Tea Scoops, Tea Strainers.\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/teaware\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCheck out the new teapots \u0026amp; traditional tea tools in our teaware collection. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-chamomile-houjicha","title":"Organic Chamomile Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe couldn’t resist adding this modern, elegant take on a classic Japanese hojicha (also spelled as houjicha) to our loose-leaf collection. Organic Egyptian chamomile adds a sweet, yet gentle floral uplift to this classically comforting and warm tea. Not only is this one of the most beautiful-smelling teas we have ever experienced — it’s also naturally low in caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/MizTeaBag_Sticker_ChamHoujicha-02_1b038eea-a82d-484e-8445-29b492b6348a_2048x2048.png?v=1573927720\" alt=\"Organic Chamomile Hojicha Brew Guide\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"399\" height=\"185\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":30398885625934,"sku":"045","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g","offer_id":31292013117518,"sku":"046","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/chamhoujicha_hero.jpg?v=1574059016"},{"product_id":"organic-genmaicha","title":"Organic Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiterally translating to \"brown rice tea,\" organic genmaicha is a blend of loose leaf tea with genmai. But Mizuba's offering is a cut above the rest, and made by roasting gluten-free white mochi rice – which is sweeter and crunchier than regular rice. The genmai is mixed with bancha green tea that was gently steamed, rolled, and dried — resulting in a tea with a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esatisfyingly nutty taste and mellow, balanced sweetness. Treat yourself to one of Japan's most classic teas! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/MizTeaBag_Sticker_Genmaicha-02_2048x2048.png?v=1573151408\" alt=\"Organic Genmaicha Brew Guide\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":30398888706126,"sku":"047","price":13.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":30398888771662,"sku":"048","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSC00044.png?v=1768438053"},{"product_id":"organic-kamairicha","title":"Organic Kamairicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual and \"old-school\" style of sencha, kamairicha is a personal favorite of the Mizuba team. Deep jade, loosely-twisted leaves create a classically refreshing, umami-filled cup — lovely sweetness with little astringency. Ours is produced in Kakegawa and grown at 500-800 meters; it is allowed a slight oxidation and then pan-roasted. In fact, kamairicha is directly translated as, \"pan-fired tea.\" Kanpai!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Kamairicha brew guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/MizTeaBag_Sticker_Kamairicha-02_2048x2048.png?v=1573151615\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":30398897848398,"sku":"039","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":30398897881166,"sku":"040","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/kamairicha_hero_2048x_e65aa800-d508-4760-878e-ef2a61a32a6c.jpg?v=1580324903"},{"product_id":"organic-kyo-bancha","title":"Organic Kyô-bancha","description":"Discover the unique charm of Kyoto's specialty tea! This rare, large-leaf roasted tea delivers a warm, satisfying cocoa-like aroma with nutty, caramel notes. Perfect for all-day sipping with its naturally low caffeine content. Experience this regional treasure that's seldom found outside Kyoto, delicious both hot and as a refreshing cold brew.","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":30398898765902,"sku":"043","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":32745415770190,"sku":"044","price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF7170.jpg?v=1580324943"},{"product_id":"tencha","title":"Tencha","description":"\u003cp\u003eTencha's main purpose is to be milled into the fine, verdant powder that is matcha! But not many know it can be beautifully brewed as a loose-leaf tea as well. Only tencha of exceptional quality will yield a flavorful brew. Take this special opportunity to enjoy a tea that is mellow and deep, characterized by its sweet, umami, and theanine-filled broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/MizTeaBag_Sticker_Tencha-2-02_2048x2048.png?v=1574053294\" alt=\"Tencha brew guide\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our tencha is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. 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Each set comes with a traditional chasaji bamboo tea scoop and is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eattractively gift-wrapped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Sencha Yabukita","offer_id":31103959302222,"sku":"052","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Tencha","offer_id":31103959236686,"sku":"053","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Gyokuro","offer_id":31103959269454,"sku":"054","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Kamairicha","offer_id":31103959334990,"sku":"055","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Kyô-bancha","offer_id":31103959367758,"sku":"056","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Chamomile Houjicha","offer_id":31103959400526,"sku":"057","price":84.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sandstone Kyusu \/ Genmaicha","offer_id":31103959433294,"sku":"058","price":86.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Sencha Yabukita","offer_id":31103959072846,"sku":"059","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Tencha","offer_id":31103959007310,"sku":"060","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Gyokuro","offer_id":31103959040078,"sku":"061","price":89.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Kamairicha","offer_id":31103959105614,"sku":"062","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Kyô-bancha","offer_id":31103959138382,"sku":"063","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Chamomile Houjicha","offer_id":31103959171150,"sku":"064","price":84.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black Kyusu \/ Genmaicha","offer_id":31103959203918,"sku":"065","price":86.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF2360.jpg?v=1606503789"},{"product_id":"organic-gyokuro","title":"Organic Gyokuro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA treasure for any tea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econnoisseur, Mizuba's gyokuro is a sublimely sweet brew with very little astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e Crafted by one of the top producers of the region, Mizuba's gyokuro is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshade-grown for 21 days\u003c\/span\u003e in an ideal climate of clean air and water, and rich volcanic soil (known as shirasu). Part of the deep, mellow umami and \u003cspan\u003estrong concentrations of L-theanine \u003c\/span\u003ecomes from \u003cspan\u003eKagoshima's famous\u003c\/span\u003e fog, which shades the trees from any harsh morning sun and protects the leaves from freezing temperatures. Truly a tea to savor each and every sip!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing gyokuro is also a unique and engaging process - each successive steep brings out progressively different and distinct flavor experiences. Note the use of very low temperatures and small amounts of water. No shortchange in your cup here - albeit a small portion at first, gyokuro tea is one of the most concentrated flavor experiences you'll ever find in tea! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Gyokuro_guide.png?v=1599800520\" alt=\"Organic gyokuro from Japan Brew Guide\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e our gyokuro is fantastic for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":31176007516238,"sku":"031","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44737916567864,"sku":"032","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF7324.jpg?v=1580324858"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-with-yuzu","title":"Organic Sencha with Yuzu","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf an uplifting, exceptionally light and refreshing tea is what you're looking for, look no further than our organic sencha with dried yuzu. Our Kakegawa-based farm crafted this beautiful blend that brings a bright, sunny brew for your afternoon tea time. The organic sencha's smooth, rounded flavor profile is a great backdrop for the yuzu's punchy and cheery citrus flavors! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Organic Sencha with Yuzu Brewing Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/SenchaYuzu_guide.png?v=1681855431\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS - this tea is so full of summer fun, we made a commercial about it for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/whyeaNZl3MM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32262728712270,"sku":"041","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32262728745038,"sku":"042","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/SenchaYuzu_hero.jpg?v=1594682780"},{"product_id":"wakoucha-kousyun","title":"Wakoucha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat's produced the world over, a wakoucha, or black tea produced in Japan is rare! While you may see this oxidized Japanese tea sold as a \"black\" tea, the true translation in Japanese is actually \"red\" \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekou\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e紅) tea. And you'll certainly see why in the ruby liquor of Mizuba's exquisitely crafted wakoucha made with the \u003c\/span\u003eKōshun (or kousyun) cultivar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Wakoucha_guide_1024x1024.png?v=1603835024\" alt=\"Wakoucha brew guide and tasting notes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32700407152718,"sku":"049","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32700407119950,"sku":"050","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Wakoucha_Leaf_1.webp?v=1725895303"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-yabukita","title":"Organic Sencha Yabukita","description":"\u003cp\u003eFundamental to an understanding of Japanese green tea is knowing and appreciating the taste of the tea cultivar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYabukita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Yabukita is considered the cornerstone flavor of Japanese tea as its taste delivers a well-balanced flavor, elegant aroma, sweetness along with umami, and pleasant astringency.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of the oldest registered cultivars in Japan and most popularly grown (accounting for over 70% of Japan's tea production), Yabukita is often used as a benchmark to evaluate sencha made from other Japanese tea cultivars. While Yabukita may be common, our spring-harvested Mizuba Sencha Yabukita tea is the top of its class and a prime example of what to love about Japan’s most iconic flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Yabukita_guide.png?v=1611299294\" alt=\"sencha tea brewing guide\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor our particular sencha, shade-growing the leaves for about 9 days prior to harvest results in larger, more tender, chlorophyll-concentrated tea leaves (filled with more theanine!). \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) Sencha\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 160º-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\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You 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 water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! Our producer notes that this particular tea reveals a super fresh flavor at higher temperatures while developing a more savory taste when brewed at lower temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Our sencha tea is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn 3 different methodologies to make iced tea here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32603027177550,"sku":"033","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":32603027210318,"sku":"034","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF3043-2.jpg?v=1611693493"},{"product_id":"single-cultivar-sencha-tasting-set","title":"Single Cultivar Sencha Tasting Set","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThis tasting set is currently sold out – but we highly recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/the-mizuba-japanese-loose-leaf-tea-collection\/products\/koshun-cultivar-tasting-set\" title=\"Japanese Tea Tasting Set\"\u003eSingle-Cultivar Tasting Set \u003c\/a\u003eif you want to get deeper into tea! \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this limited-edition tasting set, we provide \u003cstrong\u003e3 organic sencha teas \u003c\/strong\u003especifically defined by cultivar. If you're familiar with our flagship \u003ca title=\"Organic Sencha\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/products\/organic-sencha-yabukita\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorganic sencha yabukita\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, you'll know a cultivar is a \"cultivated variety\" of the tea plant that has properties prized by farmers that aid in agriculture – such as how early the specific cultivar will be ready to harvest, or how resistant it is to pest or disease, etc – but also \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexhibits unique flavor traits! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tasting set is a special opportunity to hone your palate, learn, and understand what makes the flavor of excellent heritage Japanese teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss this opportunity to truly taste the refined nuances each sencha has to offer and find which cultivar you're a fan of. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guide: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Tasting-Set.png?v=1624498581\" alt=\"sencha tea brewing guide\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39359762661454,"sku":"066","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSC01174.jpg?v=1624599247"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-okumidori-a-cultivar-study","title":"Organic Sencha Okumidori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our single-cultivar series, meet Okumidori! This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is characterized by fragrant aromatics and fresh, yet rich umami tones. When we first tasted this tea, we felt as though we had been transported directly to the fields of Japan! This brew features bright and distinct, yet balanced umami and is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereally\u003c\/span\u003e refreshing tea. Our spring-harvested Mizuba Sencha Okumidori is the top of its class and an excellent way to dive deeper into all the flavors sencha has to showcase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"sencha tea brewing guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Okumidori_guide.png?v=1624500206\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmount:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6g (2tsp) Sencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e180ml (6oz) of 160º-175ºF water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You 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 water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! Our producer notes that this particular tea reveals a super fresh flavor at higher temperatures while developing a more savory taste when brewed at lower temperatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our sencha is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. 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The tea's brew is a deep yellow cream in color that results in a structured, rich, and deeply savory flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Saemidori_guide.png?v=1624500471\" alt=\"Organic Sencha Saemidori brewing guide\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints to its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. A fairly versatile tea, sencha can be brewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in a myriad of ways depending on personal preference. \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) Sencha\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 160º-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\u003e30 seconds - 1 minute, or up to 2 minutes depending on your preference. You 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 water\/short time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Our sencha is great for both slow ice-steeping and cold brewing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/recipes\/japanese-iced-tea\" title=\"How to Make Iced Tencha Japanese Green Tea. 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Oolong is a relatively new style to Japan's tea industry, and when you find a quality one the experience will broaden your ideas of what oolong can be. We've had the pleasure of working with a producer in Shizuoka who has shown us just how multi-dimensional the cultivar Koshun is when made in this style. We can't wait for you to be fascinated with this flavor experience and to get to know this special niche as Japanese oolongs exemplify their own distinguished elegance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39727606726734,"sku":"214","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39727606693966,"sku":"213","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSC03561-2.jpg?v=1649176343"},{"product_id":"tencha-matcha-bundle","title":"Tencha + Matcha Bundle","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste the whole journey of matcha!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g of our pristine tencha is paired with 40g of our signature, hand-harvested Kokoro matcha green tea and discounted as a bundled set. Try tencha as a loose leaf tea, and then whisk up our hand-harvested Kokoro Mizuba Matcha to see the relationship of flavor from raw to finished state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39875908960334,"sku":"501","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF7180Crop.jpg?v=1656526587"},{"product_id":"organic-kuwacha-mulberry-loose-leaf-tea","title":"Organic Kuwacha Mulberry Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first herbal tisane from Japan! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMulberry tea has been highly regarded for centuries for its health benefits. Most well-known is its \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enaturally occurring compound, 1-deoxynojirimycin, or DNJ, which has been studied for its effects in aiding against diabetes and regulating blood sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e Drinking this tea has quite the history – the plant arrived in Japan by the 4th century, earlier than when the first tea seeds arrived! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from healthcare practitioners. Please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39928212848718,"sku":"800","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39928212881486,"sku":"801","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF1785.jpg?v=1665100173"},{"product_id":"koshun-cultivar-tasting-set","title":"Koshun Tasting Set: One Cultivar as Three Styles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresenting a \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e special and rare opportunity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you're ready to get deep on Japanese tea, this is the perfect set to refine your understanding of a cultivar! Japanese teas, like matcha and sencha, are overarchingly made from blends of tea leaves. Producers often consider how they coax and craft certain flavor profiles of a style of tea as an expression of their art. In fact, master tea blenders, known as Chashi, are highly regarded for their skills in maintaining flavor profiles, and those profiles often become hallmarks of a particular tea brand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Mizuba, we've had the awesome opportunity to work with a producer who specializes in the cultivar Koshun. Instead of blending this cultivar, we have the rare chance to try it unblended and see how three different styles of tea highlight Koshun's personality. Our set showcases Koshun matcha, \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esencha, and oolong. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40063122702414,"sku":"912","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF4795.jpg?v=1674777583"},{"product_id":"kabusecha-okumidori","title":"Organic Kabusecha Okumidori","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the Mizuba collection features a variety of sencha, this offering is a shaded sencha that is its own style and category: kabusecha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe secret to Kabusecha Okumidori’s (かぶせ茶  おくみどり) incredible flavor is in the name itself. Kabusecha is a style of sencha where tea leaves are shaded prior to harvest — a process that results in deeply verdant leaves and higher levels of sweet-tasting L-theanine. You can think of this particular style as tasting halfway between sencha and gyokuro. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Sencha\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha is the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eubiquitous tea found in Japan, but for good reason — it exemplifies the one-of-a-kind umami flavor that epitomizes the heart of Japanese taste. Sencha illustrates the harmonious balance of sweetness, astringency, umami, and bitterness. Even its translation hints at its ubiquity: \"sen\" means \"to infuse\" while \"cha\" means \"tea,\" so sencha in totality translates to \"brewing tea.\" Invented in the 18th century in Uji, Japan by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"History of Japanese Green Tea in Uji, Japan. Soen Nagatani\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c4ed9e9d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSoen Nagatani\u003c\/a\u003e, the tea leaves are dried, steamed, and rolled into their characteristic needle shape. 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Drinking this tea is a moment of peace and serenity, a delicate blend of beauty and taste that celebrates the glory of spring. Let this elegant and enchanting tea elevate your daily sip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Sakura Sencha Loose Leaf brewing guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Sencha-Sakura_guide.png?v=1679695166\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44217118294328,"sku":"116","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44217118327096,"sku":"117","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/DSCF5491.jpg?v=1679347685"},{"product_id":"organic-hojicha","title":"Organic Loose Leaf Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eMizuba's organic loose leaf hojicha is a carefully roasted Japanese tea that harnesses deep, yet mild and comforting malty, cocoa-y, and smokey flavors for which it is beloved. Naturally low in caffeine, this traditional tea of the people is the most popular tea in Japan and suitable for any time of day! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Hojicha_guide.png?v=1679694771\" alt=\"Hojicha brewing guide\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44731285471544,"sku":"360","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":44731285504312,"sku":"361","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/products\/Hojicha_leaf.jpg?v=1679352985"},{"product_id":"tanegashima-pu-erh-made-with-white-koji","title":"White Koji Pu-erh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare and unique opportunity to try a one-of-a-kind tea! Japan is not known for pu-erh, but there are a few tea producers who are starting to experiment with fermenting wakoucha (black tea) with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ekoji-kin (asperillus oryzae mold spores). Koji is also used to make popular Japanese foods like soy sauce, miso, and sake. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMizuba's pick is fermented with white koji (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShirokoji \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e白麹)\u003c\/em\u003e, which is often used to brew shōchū and has a lighter taste than black koji. The fermentation gives rise to a rich, amber liquor with lush aromas of caramel, honey, and fruit. We love the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e complexity and refinement of this elegant and unusual tea! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/Pu-erh_guide.png?v=1698440346\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"4195378036814\" id=\"shopify-product-reviews\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":46831257190712,"sku":"851","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46831258468664,"sku":"852","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSCF2832.jpg?v=1698270436"},{"product_id":"organic-fukamushicha-asatsuyu","title":"Organic Fukamushicha Asatsuyu – Deep Steamed Sencha","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFukamushicha is quite a comforting and popular tea in Japan – rich, full-bodied, and delightfully FULL of umami. 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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":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49652853178680,"sku":"972","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSCF5243.png?v=1738621217"},{"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. 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However, it is not awarded to tea producers every year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the entire 70-year history, only 14 tea companies have received this prestigious award — and our producer is honored to be one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Japan was devastated in World War II, his grandfa\u003cimg\u003ether started our tea business with a strong determination: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To become the best tea company in Japan.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis lifelong dream was to win the Emperor’s Cup — a dream he, unfortunately, did not live to achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur producer's father, inheriting that dream, joined forces with tea farmers who were once close companions of his grandfather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, they worked tirelessly for years, and in 2020, 14 years after his grandfather’s passing, his company finally received the Emperor’s Cup! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was in 1921 that my great-grandfather left behind his rice farming and planted his first tea bush, beginning our journey as a tea family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom that day, our family has lived by the principle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cherish farmers, protect farmers, and grow prosperity together with farmers.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI believe it was this unwavering philosophy that earned us the recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo commemorate this deeply meaningful award and the generations of dedication behind it, we created this special tea — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe “Emperor’s Cup Sencha.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":51241367667000,"sku":"510","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":51241367699768,"sku":"511","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSCF1371.png?v=1762800714"},{"product_id":"koshun-sencha-green-tea","title":"Koshun Organic Sencha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the rare and exquisite Koshun cultivar as sencha. We celebrate Koshun for its distinctive herbaceous, umami-filled character and complexity. One of our founder's favorite brews, this tea is dynamic on the palate. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":51803508965688,"sku":null,"price":13.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":51803508998456,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSC_2036.png?v=1781146493"},{"product_id":"2026-shincha-tsuyumidori","title":"2026 Shincha Tsuyumidori","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to release our pick for this year's shincha!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e 新茶\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach year, those in the know eagerly await shincha season, and we’ve picked this lot especially for our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe can't wait to share this beautiful tea with you! Enjoy the special fresh-from-the-field taste. We expect this tea to move fast, so don't wait!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Shincha\u003cspan\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShincha is the first \u003cem\u003eflush\u003c\/em\u003e, or brand new growth of young tea leaves after winter. \u003cbr\u003eSeeing all plants awaken after the cold months is often felt as a renewed celebration of life and its abundance – and seeing new tea sprouts emerge is no exception to bringing about celebratory feelings! People in Japan highly anticipate the tea's fresh and invigorating flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay 2nd is commonly recognized as the first day of harvest. Of course, this date differs for each particular tea-producing region and the climate of the year. The Southern region has a warmer climate and therefore producers there may already start harvesting in late April, whereas the colder regions and tea manufacturers located higher up in the mountains may not start until perhaps mid-May. But traditionally, May 2nd is termed '\u003cem\u003ehachiju-hachiya\u003c\/em\u003e,' or the 88th evening after the advent of spring, and points to the most ideal timing to harvest tea (especially tea intended for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Mizuba Matcha Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/collections\/matcha-green-tea\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e) in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Visit Uji, Japan and learn about the town's history!\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/a-little-sip-of-uji-cha-matchas-history-in-the-region-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=06f270615\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUji, Kyoto area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring winter the tea bushes go into hibernation. During hibernation, the bush doesn't seem active on the surface, but it is indeed very active beneath the soil. The tea plant’s roots work hard to gather nourishment to make natural sugars and starch. The plant does this to prevent the roots from freezing during the coldest of winter. Consequently, when the winter is long and especially cold, the bush has to work harder to gather more nutrients in its roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this reason, regions with harsh, cold winters are preferred for tea manufacturing. The reserves of nutrients accumulated over winter imbue the tea with its nourishing and delicious appeal. When the tea bush awakens from its hibernation, the starch, sugars, and nourishment it has gathered in its roots are transferred to the branches to feed the new young buds. It goes without saying that the amount of nourishment the young buds receive is highest in the Spring because the bush has had several months to accumulate beneficial nutrients. It is for this reason that people in Japan look forward to the first harvest each year and is also why many premium quality tea manufacturers decide to only harvest once a year in spring. All those nutrients translate to excellent flavor in tea! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to learn more? Read our \u003ca title=\"What is Shincha?\" href=\"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/blogs\/news-1\/what-is-shincha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein-depth blog\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If you've had the pleasure of smelling a lush landscape after a rainstorm – that's it. We also smell hints of guava, fresh tomato leaves, and honeydew melon. The aroma floored our warehouse manager, who sank to his knees after smelling it because it was so amazing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe distinguished fresh aroma of Shincha actually comes from a specific kind of naturally occurring leaf alcohol:  C6H12O which is found in fresh green tea leaves. This special leaf alcohol can be found only in Japanese green tea!  The guava notes carry through in the cup, but a perfect sip of umami awaits you and its flavor will linger on your palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Details: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanegashima Island\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e  first flush, Spring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuyumidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnce the first flush (shincha \/ ichibancha) is ready to harvest in the spring, the leaves are diligently gathered — most often this will be the bud with 2 or 3 leaves of new growth. 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You 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 water\/short-time brew method will extract more vegetal notes. Experiment! Our producer notes that this particular tea reveals a super fresh flavor at higher temperatures while developing a more savory taste when brewed at lower temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":52331375526200,"sku":"954","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":52331375558968,"sku":"958","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSC_1911.png?v=1780081356"},{"product_id":"2026-shincha-shoju","title":"2026 Shincha Shoju 松寿","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 harvest is here! We are proud to release this year's shincha – the freshest tea you can taste. 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This special leaf alcohol can be found only in Japanese green tea!  A perfect sip of umami awaits you and its flavor will linger on your palate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mizuba Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":52331377426744,"sku":"950","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":52331377459512,"sku":"951","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/files\/DSC_1910.png?v=1780081314"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0332\/2957\/collections\/DSCF7319.jpg?v=1736380901","url":"https:\/\/mizubatea.mom\/en-il\/collections\/loose-leaf-tea.oembed","provider":"Mizuba Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}