{"title":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/obubuteafarms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/banner-and-logo-update1_grande.jpg?6653591183016849947\" alt=\"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Mission\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make farming fun by creating connections between consumers and producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo contribute to the spread of tea culture by introducing Japanese tea and providing advice to other farmers around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope to extend this family beyond Japan's shores as we seek to educate the world about quality Japanese green tea, to promote both the traditional and contemporary culture of drinking green tea, and to aid other tea farmers as they seek to establish tea plantations in their respective countries and regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DhdoIfpPigA\" height=\"480\" width=\"853\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBelow video created by David Edwards of \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nmteaco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew Mexico Tea Company\u003c\/a\u003e when he interned at Obubu in 2013.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D25I81Jv1Iw\" height=\"480\" width=\"853\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Community_1024x1024.jpg?8688872691509374984\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 15 years ago, our president and founder, Akihiro “Akky” Kita, visited Wazuka, Kyoto. The tea produced in this rural district is known as Ujicha, one of the highest quality, premium teas in Japan. Akky was a college student in search of his life’s calling. Inspired by a single cup of Ujicha drunk at its source, Akihiro’s passion for green tea was born. After fifteen years of learning to master the art of growing premium tea leaves from master tea farmers in Wazuka, Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantations was born. The name Obubu itself comes from the slang of Kyoto and means tea. Read more about us on our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/obubutea.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eofficial website\u003c\/a\u003e (first built by Yunomi's parent company Matcha Latte Media).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year, the two farmers would visit countries around the world on their now famous World Tea Tour to teach tea enthusiasts about Japanese tea. It was on one of these trips in 2009 when Matsu met the Yunomi Merchant Ian Chun, bringing Ian into the tea industry. Together Obubu and what would become Yunomi collaborated and continues to collaborate on many projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/140430-shincha-02_large.jpg?4000173669035648678\" alt=\"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms - Akky \u0026amp; Matsu\"\u003eOur team is a small one made up of our president Akihiro Kita, VP and sales manager Yasuharu Matsumoto, shipping manager Kayo Takeuchi, a few staff and partners both in Kyoto and around the world. Our small scale allows us to emphasize long-lasting, meaningful relationships with our clients and customers creating a family of tea enthusiasts. With the addition of the Internship Program, Obubu now routinely welcomes international students, tea shop owners, and tea aficionados to its every growing family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkihiro Kita\u003c\/strong\u003e, President \/ Founder \/ Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYasuharu Matsumoto\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vice President \/ Sales Manager \/ Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKayo Takeuchi\u003c\/strong\u003e, Operations Lead\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"btn\" href=\"http:\/\/obubutea.com\/about-us\/the-obubu-family\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about the Obubu Team here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompany Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAME: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOCATION: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XeAzW\"\u003eWazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE \/ # of FIELDS: 4.1 acres on 14 fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTITUDE: 0 - 500 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESTABLISHED: Established in 2004 as an agricultural social venture seeking to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFARM LABOR: We are a small farm \u0026amp; online retailer of tea and tea products. Our president, Akihiro Kita, is our primary farmer, and works with several apprentices as well as fellow farmer friends (who help each other out as needed). Vice president Yasuharu Matsumoto is also called upon frequently to work in the fields when not managing the business side of things. Apprentice and part-time workers are paid a minimum of 1000 yen \/ hour (about US$11)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"obubu-39-hojicha-powder-for-baking","title":"#0020.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Roasted Green Tea Powder for Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHojicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e powder for baking from Obubu is simply a powdered form of the well-known roasted Japanese tea, hojicha. It has a naturally sweet taste and a pleasantly earthy\/woody aroma. How is hojicha powder used in Japan? Like matcha powder (which you may be more familiar with), you can use it in ice cream, pudding, to make baked goods such as cookies, cakes, donuts, etc... yes, there is always room for creativity! Although it may not be common overseas, in Japan, you will see some cafes serve it as hojicha latte drinks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like inspiration, please refer to the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/recipes\/hojicha-roll-cake-recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha roll cake recipe\u003c\/a\u003e. Please enjoy in many ways!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eProduct info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed, Rolled, Dried, Roasted, Grounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ farmer: Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Obubu Resealable bag","offer_id":40101324095593,"sku":"obt-ho008-100","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Obubu bulk bag","offer_id":8716271301,"sku":"obt-ho008-500","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 original Obubu bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":42201009455209,"sku":"obt-ho008-100x10","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-39-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-powder-for-baking-140893.jpg?v=1663993535"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-sakura-flowers-herbal-tea-100g","title":"#0038.K6 Obubu Tea: Sakura Flowers Herbal Tea 桜茶「ひとひらの桜茶」","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Recently-Updated11_1024x1024.jpg?9248216742233624766\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sakura, or Japanese cherry blossom, is one of the foremost symbols of Japan. Symbolizing the intense ephemeral nature of life, they bloom en masse once a year for a short week or two painting Japan pink and white before being blown away by the spring breeze in a beautiful shower of petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/sakura-tea-2011_medium.jpg?16292462782773262691\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eSakura Tea from Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Plantations' Sakura Tea is made with salt-pickled cherry blossoms (the kanzan variety) by their partner in Odawara, Kanagawa. The taste that results from the salt-pickling of the blossoms is a flavor standard in Japan for drinking as tea. However, the salted cherry blossoms are quite flexible as well, and taste great with Japanese sake, mixed with rice (to make sakura rice), cookies, and cakes! We also highly recommend adding them to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\/sencha\/\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\/genmaicha\"\u003egenmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e tea for that uniquely Japanese spring flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor of these sakura “cherry” blossoms (being the blossoms and not the fruit) is quite different from the cherry fruit flavor so common in Western sweets (as well as many “Japanese cherry green teas” where the “cherry” is actually cherry fruit flavoring). In Japan though, you’ll find sakura-flavored Kit Kats, sakura-flavored lattes at Starbucks, as well as traditional Japanese sweets. If you’ve never had sakura-flavored tea before, be prepared for a delicious and truly Japanese experience!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sakura Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Salt, plum vinegar, cherry blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring (late April)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: The sakura blossoms offered from Obubu Tea are grown, harvested and pickled in the region outside of Odawara city, just an hour by the shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo and within sight of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan. (Also where YUNOMI is located!!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged by\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XeAzW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: Established in 2004 as an agricultural social venture seeking to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe salt makes this a very strong tea if not diluted, so we recommend taking one blossom and soaking it in lukewarm water for 3 minutes. The salt will dissolve into the water. Keep this water to adjust flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the blossom, and place it in your tea, or in hot water if you want to enjoy the flavor alone. Use the water from step 1 to strengthen the flavor if you find it too weak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis also makes a beautiful garnishing for pastries or other dishes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"clear: both; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Desktop-1024x576_grande.jpg?224951475592865619\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTea reviews from around the web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom The Tea Review: \u003cem\u003eThe first taste was bright and sweet, and then followed with a savory aftertaste. The savory taste was very soft, but still held the floral notes of the cherry blossom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goodtea.wordpress.com\/2011\/02\/14\/cherry-blossom-tea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTea \u0026amp; Procrastination\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe cherry blossom floating in your cup also makes for a striking image. We wish we had glass tea cups on hand to better enjoy the view!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/steepster.com\/teas\/obubu-tea\/15317-sakura-tea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteepster\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cem\u003e It makes me feel like a princess. Everyone knows that flowers are a princess’ favorite food. \u003c\/em\u003e From The Oolong Owl: \u003cem\u003eI gotta say, I quite like the floral here. I’m so used to jasmine and rose florals – sakura floral is on another planet. A cute planet, with fairies, white chocolate, tiny tea cups, big pink dresses and cuddly white owls. The floral is sweet and fluffy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom My Thoughts Are Like Butterflies: \u003cem\u003e The aroma is sweet and a bit tangy, it reminds me of pickled peaches, or more likely pickled plums but a touch sweeter. The floral notes are very subtle and the tartness mixed with salt is a delicious aroma. I admit it, I licked the salt crystals out of the package, I may be a salt addict. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"5g sample","offer_id":31774993219689,"sku":"obt24336-005","price":320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 50g (5g x 10 sample bags) \/ 1.76 oz","offer_id":42907701674089,"sku":"obt24336-005x10","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":31774993186921,"sku":"obt24336-100","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Procured on demand","offer_id":42907691909225,"sku":"obt24336-100x10","price":26000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/B82764FE-77C8-4654-A61B-A14FC02D4C12.jpg?v=1692065103"},{"product_id":"obubu-matcha-gokou-cultivar-25g","title":"#0026.K6 Obubu Matcha: Gokou Single Cultivar Matcha from Wazuka, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe gokou variety (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003ecultivar\u003c\/a\u003e) of tea plant was developed especially for the climate and soil of the Kyoto region (it is unregistered but pretty common in Kyoto prefecture) and produces a matcha that is creamier in comparison to your typical \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e. This cultivar is well-suited for shading and therefore makes a high quality matcha. It's distinct characteristic is the unique aroma that may remind you of earth. We hope this gokou matcha from Obubu Tea Farms delights you with a sensational experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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: Gokou Matcha\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: Gokou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; processing notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3-4 weeks prior to harvest, steamed and dried without rolling to make tencha leaves. Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eObubu original pull-top can(25g)\/  resealable bag(100g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident \/ farmer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms,\u003c\/a\u003e is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"25g \/ 0.9 oz \/ Obubu silver pull-top can","offer_id":39366541869161,"sku":"obt-magok-025","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ resealable bag","offer_id":40841149874281,"sku":"obt-magok-100","price":12800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (100g x 10 resealable bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":40558475378793,"sku":"obt-magok-100x10","price":122000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Obubu_Gokou.jpg?v=1786433094"},{"product_id":"obubu-kyoto-tencha-green-tea-for-grinding-matcha","title":"#0032.K6 Obubu Tea: Tencha (green tea for grinding matcha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e is the name for the green tea flakes used to make matcha powder. You may have heard that \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e is shaded for four weeks before harvesting. After the leaves are harvested, they are then steamed and dried without rolling (rolling, in addition to shaping the leaves, breaks down cell membranes to transform the tea leaves into sencha or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e). The unrolled leaves break apart creating flakes. As a flake, the leaves are then easier to grind into smaller sized powder grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tea leaf, it is actually more difficult to steep due to the lack of rolling, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e recommends that you steep it as a cold tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akihiro Kita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 grams \/ 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e 2 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep 2nd time at 15 sec., 80C\/176F, 200 ml. Resteep 3rd time at 45 sec., 80C\/176F, 200 ml. For more steeping tips, see:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steeping.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":47663078867049,"sku":"obt-ma003-010","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz","offer_id":39366541738089,"sku":"obt-ma003-030","price":2689.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/C5FD9AA3-EC06-446A-B988-650B6BE0D731.jpg?v=1692065533"},{"product_id":"obubu-sampler-set-culinary-powders","title":"#0007.K6 Obubu Tea Culinary Powder Sampler: Matcha, Sencha, Genmaicha, Hojicha, Black Tea Powder (7 types)","description":"\u003cp\u003eObubu's Kitchen Grade Matcha Sampler Set is a great way to get acquainted with the different grades of matcha powder that we offer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sampler Set includes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"premium kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-20-premium-kitchen-grade-matcha\/\"\u003ePremium Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"excellent kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eExcellent Kitchen Grade Matcha \u003c\/a\u003e- 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"basic kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-18-basic-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Hojicha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Sencha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Genmaicha - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered Wakoucha Black Tea - 10 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-one\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol-one last\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\"\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few amazing culinary explorers have been sharing their delicious matcha recipes with us. For ideas on how to create with this premium ingredient, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/tagged\/recipes\" title=\"Tea recipes\"\u003etea recipe collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eChoose between three different Kitchen Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more the different grades of matcha powder by clicking on the pictures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"premium kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-20-premium-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003ePremium Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Excellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eExcellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"basic kitchen grade matcha\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-18-basic-kitchen-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Kitchen Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Premium Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Premium-Matcha-01_58d5e906-24b3-4bfb-9372-b7d317089a66_1024x1024_small.jpeg?9681519411992295190\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Excellent Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Excellent-Matcha-01-720x710_1024x1024_small.png?16329335901578326446\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Basic Kitchen Grade Matcha\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Basic-Matcha-01_3cffb95e-1366-4d1c-95bf-3489a7584edb_1024x1024_small.png?11674664144158411749\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea farm \u0026amp; shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akihiro “Akky” Kita (see image at left) is our president and lead farmer here at Obubu. His desire to make this tea available to the general public is the foundation of Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms. In college, Akky took up a part-time job as a farmhand in Wazuka, and fell in love with the tea of this region. He made the decision then to leave college and devote his time to mastering the art of tea farming. Recognizing the need for independent farmers like himself to spread the joy of drinking Japanese tea, he travels each year during the winter off-season to bring Japanese tea to people all over the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4078090629,"sku":"obt-DJ107-10x7","price":2880.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-culinary-powder-sampler-matcha-sencha-genmaicha-hojicha-black-tea-powder-7-types-366073.jpg?v=1663993541"},{"product_id":"obubu-kyoto-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground","title":"#0022.K6 Obubu Matcha: Premium Culinary Grade Matcha (Stone mill ground)業務用・製菓用 高級宇治抹茶【プレミアム】","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis product features a resealable bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatcha powder from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilling a need for matcha powder that retains the richness of its color \u0026amp; flavor even after baking, Obubu offers its Kitchen Grade Matcha to cooks everywhere. 100 grams is approximately 80 teaspoons. The process of making the matcha tea powder is the same as matcha tea for drinking, but utilizes leaves from the Yabukita cultivar, normally used for sencha teas and more widely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stone mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: shaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\"\u003eProduction Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObubu's Premium Culinary Grade Matcha is made with stone mill grinders, used for hundreds of years to make matcha for tea ceremony. These grinders are only able to produce about 500 grams of powder each day, but the rolling motion create round grains that produce a much stronger aroma and a creamier taste that the above drum roll type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-19-excellent-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003ebasic\u003c\/a\u003e grade culinary grade matcha powders are made using a ball mill type grinder in which tea leaves are crushed into matcha powder by falling ceramic balls (think of a drum type washing machine). While this allows us to produce in greater volume, the heat generated in this type of processing destroys the aroma of the leaves...perfectly okay for baking, but perhaps not for other types of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\" class=\"separator\"\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few amazing culinary explorers have been sharing their delicious matcha recipes. For ideas on how to create with this premium ingredient, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cookpad.com\/us\/search\/matcha\"\u003ematcha recipe collection on Cookpad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\"\u003eChoose between three different Culinary Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more the different grades of matcha powder by clicking on the pictures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground\" title=\"premium culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ePremium Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003eExcellent Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground\" title=\"premium culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Premium Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Premium-Matcha-01_58d5e906-24b3-4bfb-9372-b7d317089a66_medium_large.jpeg?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-19-excellent-culinary-grade-matcha\" title=\"Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Excellent-Matcha-01-720x710_medium_large.png?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\" title=\"basic culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Basic Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Basic-Matcha-01_3cffb95e-1366-4d1c-95bf-3489a7584edb_medium_1_large.png?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.52 oz (with resealable bag)","offer_id":4078139909,"sku":"obt-macpre-100","price":7600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs (non-resealable bulk bag)","offer_id":4078139973,"sku":"obt-macpre-500","price":36500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Obubu_Premium_Culinary.jpg?v=1786519161"},{"product_id":"obubu-14-houjicha-amber-roast","title":"#0014.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Amber Roast 琥珀のほうじ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" alt=\"Sencha of the Autumn Moon\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000601.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000603.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000604.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeped leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2010\/1007t0000605.jpg\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoujicha Amber as the name says is exquisite in color, aromatic in fragrance and powerful in flavor. Its color is that of the stone, amber, that is often used for both jewelry and to perfumery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce Houjcha Amber, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e uses tea leaves of\u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e and roast them to create a luxury type of \u003ca title=\"list of houjicha\" href=\"\/collections\/green-tea\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca title=\"sencha of the summer sun\" href=\"\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSencha of the Summer Sun\u003c\/a\u003e is characterised for its strong bitter taste because it uses tea leaves that are small and fine. Its rich and robust flavor makes it an ideal choice for after heavy or oily meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":4078140101,"sku":"obt-hoamb-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":4078140165,"sku":"obt-hoamb-080","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":16320940357,"sku":"obt-hoamb-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-14-hojicha-amber-roast-804788.jpg?v=1709795896"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha","title":"#0024.K6 Obubu Matcha: Basic Culinary Grade Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e's Basic Culinary Grade Matcha is their most economical selection. It is ideal for large-scale food production. Basic Culinary Grade Matcha is produced using unshaded, autumn-harvested leaves and a \u003ca title=\"ball mill\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ball_mill\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eball mill\u003c\/a\u003e which allows large quantity of matcha powder to be produced. However, due to its production process (crushing tea leaves into matcha by falling stones), some of the aroma and flavor of the tea leaves are lost during the process. The color that is produced by using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e is good but it is not as richly flavored as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ePremium Culinary Grade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e We recommend this product if you are planning to use matcha powder in large quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ball mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few amazing culinary explorers have been sharing their delicious matcha recipes. For ideas on how to create with this premium ingredient, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cookpad.com\/us\/search\/matcha\"\u003ematcha recipe collection on Cookpad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Obubu Bag","offer_id":39660588531817,"sku":"obt-macbas-100","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Obubu Bulk Bag","offer_id":4078142021,"sku":"obt-macbas-500","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs (500g x 2 Obubu bulk bags)","offer_id":4078141957,"sku":"obt-macbas-500x2","price":17800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg \/ 11 lbs \/  500g x 10 Obubu Bulk Bag","offer_id":42348896583785,"sku":"obt-macbas-500x10","price":79800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Obubu_Basic_Culinary.jpg?v=1786676884"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha","title":"#0015.K6 Obubu KY015: Roasted Summer Tencha Stems - Suzume (Tenbone Hojicha)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"separator\"\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems (Tenbone Hojicha) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems, in Japanese: \u003cem\u003eTenbone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(てん骨ほうじ茶) is made from the branch stems of tencha (てん茶) while the leaf stems and veins are roasted into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu's Tsugumi Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e. Tencha are the unrolled tea leaves used to make matcha. Because you drink the entire leaf when you drink matcha, the leaves used for matcha tea powder need to be as sweet as possible. So to create \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e the tea plants are covered up to four weeks to reduce the amount of catechin (which creates bitterness) as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of making matcha, the dried, unrolled tencha tea leaves are then separated into two groups, soft and tough parts. The tough parts are the stems and veins and they are called tenbone (tencha no hone, the bones of tencha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky has taken these bones of the tencha and lightly roasted them to produce a mild yet luxurious flavor. Enjoy the elegance of Tenbone Houjicha and all its sweetness and aroma!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (leaf stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39899823013993,"sku":"obttw003-010","price":360.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39899822948457,"sku":"obttw003-100","price":950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2. lbs","offer_id":39899822981225,"sku":"obttw003-1kg","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs \/ Procured on Demand","offer_id":41495431544937,"sku":"obttw003-1kgx10","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha-331779.jpg?v=1773648595"},{"product_id":"obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0011.K6 Obubu KY011: Hojicha (Basic Roast), Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/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:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Obubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSHIPPING TIPS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo maximize the shipping tiers for DHL, purchase 1kg + 500g for the first weight tier, or 4 x 1kg for the second weight tier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40850007359593,"sku":"obt-hochu-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":21571273850985,"sku":"obt-hochu-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101522373,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":21571271852137,"sku":"obt-hochu-1kgx5","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-11-hojicha-basic-roast-roasted-green-tea-977525.jpg?v=1692063943"},{"product_id":"obubu-04-sencha-of-the-earth-spring-green-tea","title":"#0004.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Sencha of the Earth, Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalancing sweetness with bitterness, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e of the Earth or 大地の煎茶, was named because it comes from zairai tea plants over 30 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Zairai\" refers to plants grown from seeds taken from plants in existence before the recognition of specific \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003ecultivars.\u003c\/a\u003e The name literally means \"coming from existing (plants)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of these plants is simply amazing, and we can feel the power of the earth as we drink it. Grown on northwest facing slopes near the Wazuka River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFLAVOR GUIDE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSWEETNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBITTERNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFRAGRANCE\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eContains the strength of the earth\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBREWED LEAVES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★ - Yummy!\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEALTH INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCatechin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTheanine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChlorophyll\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/sv167.xserver.jp\/~obubu\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000502.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/sv167.xserver.jp\/~obubu\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000503.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNAME\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSencha of the Earth\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e from Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTEA PLANT\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eStandard plants, about 30 years old\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHARVEST PERIOD\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003emid-May\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCULTIVATION NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOpen air (uncovered)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePROCESSING NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003elight steaming (about 20 seconds)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAkihiro Kita, President, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41185862418537,"sku":"obtse004-010-y26","price":425.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":43131206729833,"sku":null,"price":1799.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47737872810089,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-04-sencha-of-the-earth-spring-green-tea-235491.jpg?v=1709347601"},{"product_id":"obubu-03-sencha-of-the-wind-shaded-spring-green-tea","title":"#0003.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Sencha of the Wind, Shaded Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tea popular with female customers in Japan, our \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e of the Wind or 風の煎茶, is a sencha with a soft sweetness that is perfect for our warm water (sencha espresso) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\"\u003esteeping method\u003c\/a\u003e. Steep it with boiling water though, and surprisingly the tea retains much of its sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on southeast facing rolling hills at an altitude of 500 meters (1640 feet) and harvested in late May, the cultivation technique is very similar to our Kabuse Sencha. However, in addition to being harvested slightly later than the Kabuse, this tea does not use the Yabukita variety of tea plant (said to be the most suitable for Japanese tea) and is instead uses leaves from non-cultivar specific tea plants (called \u003cem\u003ezairai\u003c\/em\u003e). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Zairai\" refers to plants grown from seeds taken from plants in existence before the recognition of specific cultivars. The name literally means \"coming from existing (plants)\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFLAVOR GUIDE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSWEETNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBITTERNESS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFRAGRANCE\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLike the fresh wind of spring\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBREWED LEAVES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★ - Deliciously tender\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEALTH INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCatechin\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTheanine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChlorophyll\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e★★★★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"hr-dashed\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eNAME\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSencha of the Wind\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e100% \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e from Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTEA PLANT\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eStandard plants, about 30 years old\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHARVEST PERIOD\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003elate-May\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCULTIVATION NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCovered for 14 days before harvesting with tarp to reduce 85% of sunlight reaching the leaves\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePROCESSING NOTES\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003elight steaming (about 20 seconds)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAkihiro Kita, President, \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":43216599220329,"sku":"obtse-003-010-y26","price":771.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32533900492905,"sku":"obtse-003-080-y26","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":47663062777961,"sku":"obtse-003-1kg-y26","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":27438638469,"sku":"obtse-003-1kg-y25","price":13600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-sencha-of-the-wind-shaded-spring-green-tea-632517.jpg?v=1709347199"},{"product_id":"obubu-02-sencha-of-the-spring-sun-green-tea","title":"#0002.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Sencha of the Spring Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eObubu's \u003cem\u003eTaiyou no Sencha (Haru)\u003c\/em\u003e 太陽の煎茶 (春) or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e of the Sun (Spring) is grown on south-facing slopes to maximize exposure to sunlight. A stream running nearby generates mists which helps us to consistently grow fragrant leaves every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS: ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBITTERNESS: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGRANCE: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eZen-like mistiness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e★★★★ - Yummy! Add salad dressing (or a bit of soy sauce) and enjoy with your meal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutrient Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatechin ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheanine ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorophyll ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods, not laboratory testing. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant age\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 20 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light steaming (about 20 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Akihiro Kita, President, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":47663009169513,"sku":"obtse002-010-y26","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.9 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":43224622301289,"sku":"obtse002-080-y26","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ Yunomi bag - Preorder","offer_id":43011791323241,"sku":"obtse002-1kg-y26","price":35500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1619.jpg?v=1739756177"},{"product_id":"obubu-01-kabuse-sencha-shaded-spring-green-tea","title":"#0001.K6 Obubu Tea: 2026 Shincha Kabuse Sencha, Shaded Spring Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farm's most premium green tea, Kabuse Sencha is shaded for 2 weeks to create a rich, syrupy tea because the leaves are so delicate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QQ66hsqwwp0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e's most premium green tea, \u003cem\u003eKabuse Sencha\u003c\/em\u003e (かぶせ煎茶) is a kabusecha or shaded tea, and can be steeped into a rich syrupy tea using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/warm-water-steeping-technique\"\u003ewarm water steeping technique\u003c\/a\u003e because the leaves are so delicate and tender. Using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/tea-info\/standard-steeping-technique\"\u003estandard boiling water steeping method\u003c\/a\u003e, and the taste is delicate and sweet.Grown by covering the tea plants just after new leaves begin to sprout in early May, the shade reduces sunlight by as much as 85% to encourage the plants to produce wide, tender, chlorophyll-rich tea leaves. Two weeks later they are harvested and processed ready for shipping by the end of the month. Obubu's Kabuse Sencha is grown at a relatively high altitude for the region (500 m or 1640 ft) on southeast facing slopes providing good exposure to the sun (an important combination for shaded tea!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFLAVOR GUIDE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBITTERNESS: ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGRANCE: Luxurious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: ★★★★★ - Deliciously tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHEALTH INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatechin: ★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheanine: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: ★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorophyll: ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe above info are relative estimations based on cultivation and processing methods. They may also be affected by the steeping technique used, by storage conditions, etc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Green Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e: Yabukita plants, about 35 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: mid-May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivation notes: Shaded for about 14 days before harvest using a plastic tarp that reduces sunlight by about 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing notes: Light steaming (asamushi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Akihiro Kita, President, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43257443745897,"sku":"obtse001-010-y26","price":600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43104073154665,"sku":"obtse001-080-y26","price":2900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42987714445417,"sku":"obtse001-1kg","price":39200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 5kg (1kg x 5 bags) \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":42181459378281,"sku":"obtse001-1kgx5","price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs","offer_id":42364772155497,"sku":"obtse001-1kgx10","price":260000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_1698.jpg?v=1739757997"},{"product_id":"obubu-15-kyobancha-winter-grown-roasted-green-tea","title":"#0009.K6 Obubu Tea: Kyobancha - Winter-grown, Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnique to the city of Kyoto from which it gets name, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyobancha\"\u003eKyobancha\u003c\/a\u003e is harvested from tea leaves and twigs that have matured over the winter months and then roasted producing a very woodsy flavor. As \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e, it is unrolled, so we sell it in larger 200 gram bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften called 'bancha for babies' (akachan bancha 赤ちゃん番茶) because it has almost no caffeine, it is also called 'spring bancha' (haru bancha 春番茶) because it is harvested in March from winter matured leaves. Rarely offered outside of Japan, it is even quite rare to find it in supermarkets in Japan as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky's Kyobancha has resulted in a tea that produces a light, refreshing, and easy-to-drink taste--a healthy alternative to sugary drinks. We recommend steeping it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or steeping it with cold water for 2-3 hours for iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVideo illustrating how kyobancha, the winter-grown roasted tea, is made and prepared.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Interns at \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SoelY9aWKYM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: March (pre-spring harvest)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves and stems that have matured over the winter, cut to prepare the field for the spring harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Steamed for 80 min and roasted without rolling to create the dry leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Extremely low in caffeine, light body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ March \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":4101750277,"sku":"obt-ho005-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ March \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101750405,"sku":"obt-ho005-200","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_8298.jpg?v=1765441965"},{"product_id":"obubu-17-genmai-roasted-brown-rice-for-tea","title":"#0018.K6 Obubu Tea: Roasted Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/obubu-16-genmaicha-brown-rice-tea\"\u003eGenmaicha or brown rice tea\u003c\/a\u003e is made by combining genmai (toasted rice) with our Yanagi Bancha. However, we know genmaicha fans may already have their favorite, higher grade senchas, so we sell our genmai separately to allow you to create your own combination. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/genmaicha\"\u003egenmai\u003c\/a\u003e also makes a delicious garnishing for miso soup, salad, or as a simple, healthy snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Genmai by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted sweet mochi rice from Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ resealable Yunomi bag","offer_id":41222987120745,"sku":"obt-ge002-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.82 oz \/ resealable Yunomi bag","offer_id":41222987153513,"sku":"obt-ge002-080","price":799.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":41222987186281,"sku":"obt-ge002-1kg","price":9800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-ge02-roasted-rice-529165.jpg?v=1692065348"},{"product_id":"obubu-16-genmaicha-brown-rice-tea","title":"#0017.K6 Obubu: Genmaicha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade with a little bit of luxury, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/genmaicha\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenmaicha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (玄米茶) or Brown Rice Tea is made with 100% Japanese-grown \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Glutinous_rice\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esweet mochi rice\u003c\/a\u003e combined with our Yanagi Bancha. The strong, sweet flavor of the roasted brown fills the air as the tea steeps and mixes with the sweetness and bitterness of the sencha to produce a delicious and natural tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Ratio: 55% green tea, 45% toasted rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e temperature: 95-100C\/195-212F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e amount: 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi resealable bag)","offer_id":39902393761897,"sku":"obt-ge001-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (Yunomi resealable bag)","offer_id":21260576751721,"sku":"obt-ge001-100","price":999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101751877,"sku":"obt-ge001-1kg","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK (100g x 10 unlabeled bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41758907990121,"sku":"obt-ge001-100x10","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Productphototemplate_4.jpg?v=1765505719"},{"product_id":"obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast","title":"#0012.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha (Dark Roast)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMultiple levels of roasting, multiple base tea leaves, and each delicious to the last drop.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 75%;\"\u003eFeel free to re-steep cup after cup after cup...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted green tea, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e (or hojicha ほうじ茶 \/ 焙じ茶), has a smooth, slightly smoky flavor that is simultaneously light and sweet, hojicha has none of the bitterness of traditional green teas. And like decaf coffee, the roasting process removes much of the caffeine from the leaves making it the perfect after dinner \/ before bed drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e offers many different types of hojicha using various roasting methods and base leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Package design may change from time to time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended steeping parameters: 5g \/ 60 sec \/ 200 ml \/ 90C or 194F degrees \/ soft water. Resteep 4 times for 800 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore\u003c\/strong\u003e airtight in cool, dry area \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40697085198441,"sku":"obt-hofuka-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":21571252224105,"sku":"obt-hofuka-080","price":980.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":39877827788905,"sku":"obt-hofuka-500","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":4101752325,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg (4 x 1kg) \/ 8.8 lbs","offer_id":42115646652521,"sku":"obt-hofuka-1kg","price":38000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-12-hojicha-dark-roast-290575.jpg?v=1765505835"},{"product_id":"obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea","title":"#0005.K6 Obubu Tea: Sencha of the Summer Sun, Green Tea","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eTea color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000715.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000716.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000717.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"\u003eSencha of the Summer Sun or 太陽の煎茶（夏） is the companion to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e of the Spring Sun, with a bitter taste that is strong at first. But the as the aftertaste spreads through you mouth, you begin to taste the sweet early summer sun shining brightly. Great for washing down oily meals (like summer BBQs...yum!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-733\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 5px;\" title=\"Sencha of the Summer Sun Fields\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000718.jpg\" alt=\"summer sun tea fields\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\"\u003eGrown uncovered on west-facing slopes, the leaves take in the strong early summer sun and warm breezes before they are harvested in early July. The soil of the tea fields is composed of granite that has eroded after many millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40696407818345,"sku":"obt-se006-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":21115225964649,"sku":"obt-se006-100","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":4101753605,"sku":"obt-se006-1kg","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-06-sencha-of-the-summer-sun-green-tea-190881.jpg?v=1663994382"},{"product_id":"obubu-08-yanagi-bancha-green-tea","title":"#0006.K6 Obubu Tea: Yanagi Bancha, Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" alt=\"Yanagi Bancha\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000901.jpg\" title=\"Yanagi Bancha\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000915.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTea leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000916.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"threecol\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeped leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/obubu.net\/image\/2009\/0911t0000917.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a month after harvesting the leaves to make our premium Kabuse \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e or shaded tea, we do a second cropping of the same plants in June to produce our Yanagi Bancha or やなぎ番茶 leaves. Bancha is usually classified as the lowest grade tea leaves, and this allows us to offer you something a bit better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy June, the leaves have matured, and we do a deep cropping to increase volume as well as to get slender pieces of twigs (which contain sugars that offset the bitterness of the more mature leaves). Low in caffeine, this tea is great for drinking regularly throughout the day and before bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Obubu Tea Kabusecha Tea field\" width=\"100%\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/tilling001-588x441_large.jpg?v=1563864835\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kabuse Sencha field where Yanagi Bancha is also harvested.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/bancha\"\u003eBancha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBancha is a term that has differing meanings in different parts of Japan. Most people outside of Japan think of it as autumn harvested coarse leaves. In actuality, this is the definition from the Eastern Japan (Tokyo) where bancha refers to akibancha (autumn harvested bancha 秋番茶). In the Western Japan (where Kyoto is located), bancha is actually a kind of roasted tea (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ) made from leaves beneath the leaves of the first flush harvest. We let them grow a bit more and harvest them in June. Before it is roasted to create bancha, it is called Yanagi Bancha, or the product you are buying right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"clear: both; background: none;\"\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 035 oz \/ Summer \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":40294587072617,"sku":"obt-se008-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Summer \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":40737218560105,"sku":"obt-se008-100","price":849.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":4101754501,"sku":"obt-se008-1kg","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-08-yanagi-bancha-green-tea-823480.jpg?v=1690521566"},{"product_id":"obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha","title":"#0023.K6 Obubu Matcha: Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eObubu’s Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha is ideal for those who are looking for a good balance of price and quality. Produced with summer-harvested leaves ground with a ball mill, its stronger aroma and flavor than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e and thus it is ideal for cooking, baking and other food production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ball mill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e: shaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\" class=\"separator\"\u003eRecipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few amazing culinary explorers have been sharing their delicious matcha recipes. For ideas on how to create with this premium ingredient, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cookpad.com\/us\/search\/matcha\"\u003ematcha recipe collection on Cookpad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"separator\"\u003eChoose between three different Culinary Grades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more the different grades of matcha powder by clicking on the pictures below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground\" title=\"premium culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"premium culinary grade matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003ePremium Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-19-excellent-kitchen-grade-matcha?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\"\u003eExcellent Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"basic culinary grade matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\"\u003eBasic Culinary Grade Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-20-premium-culinary-grade-matcha-stone-mill-ground\" title=\"premium culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Premium Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Premium-Matcha-01_58d5e906-24b3-4bfb-9372-b7d317089a66_medium_large.jpeg?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-19-excellent-culinary-grade-matcha\" title=\"Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Excellent Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Excellent-Matcha-01-720x710_medium_large.png?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-18-basic-culinary-grade-matcha\" title=\"basic culinary grade matcha\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Basic Culinary Grade Matcha\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Basic-Matcha-01_3cffb95e-1366-4d1c-95bf-3489a7584edb_medium_1_large.png?14200975208941394544\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39920064102505,"sku":"obt-macexe-100","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":5823382277,"sku":"obt-macexe-500","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-19-excellent-culinary-grade-matcha-713253.jpg?v=1663993528"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-houjicha-gold-roast","title":"#0010.K6 Obubu Tea: Hojicha Gold Roast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHojicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is usually made from large summer or autumn harvested \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e leaves. Obubu Tea Farms' premium Hojicha Gold is made from more delicate spring harvested \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e leaves that have been aged, creating a richer flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilizes aged spring-harvested sencha, strong roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 黄金のほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTEEPING NOTES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider also cold steeping (see \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30-60 seconds. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90˚C\/194˚F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep up to 4 times or until flavor becomes too diluted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVENDOR INFO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto, JAPAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Plantations, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DhdoIfpPigA\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":8671338594409,"sku":"obt-hogold-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":9568096517,"sku":"obt-hogold-080","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":9568155845,"sku":"obt-hogold-1kg","price":23500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240314-145018_0000.png?v=1710396899"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-kirameki-no-sencha-summer-shaded-green-tea","title":"#0031.K6 Obubu KY031: Kirameki no Sencha, Summer Shaded Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese, the name of this tea – Kirameki no \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003eSencha\u003c\/a\u003e or きらめきの煎茶 – carries the nuance of shimmering light as it dances on and through cool, refreshing water. Shaded for two weeks before harvest, the leaves produced create a tea that is light and refreshing, perfect as a cool drink to quench your thirst on hot summer days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown on a south facing hillside, the fields have good exposure to the sun and wind. Combining the strong summer sun, more mature leaves, and the two-week covering technique used in producing Obubu's Kabuse Sencha, the characteristic of Kirameki no Sencha leaves is that its sweetness is light and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/strong\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 2 weeks before harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80C\/176F degrees, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarm Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 15 years ago, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e president and founder, Akihiro \"Akky\" Kita, visited Wazuka, Kyoto. The tea produced in this rural district is known as Ujicha, one of the highest quality, premium teas in Japan. Akky was a college student in search of his life’s calling. Inspired by a single cup of Ujicha drunk at its source, Akihiro’s passion for green tea was born. After fifteen years of learning to master the art of growing premium tea leaves from master tea farmers in Wazuka, Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms was born. The name Obubu itself comes from the slang of Kyoto and means tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Sample bag","offer_id":40945906810985,"sku":"obtse-005-010","price":400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi Resealable Bag","offer_id":41740950110313,"sku":"obtse-005-100","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ bulk bag","offer_id":22541853829,"sku":"obtse-005-1kg","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 5kg (1kg x 5 bulk bags) \/ 11 lbs","offer_id":42442483630185,"sku":"obtse-005-5x1kg","price":89900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 10kg (1kg x 10 bulk bags) \/ 22 lbs","offer_id":42442483662953,"sku":"obtse-005-10x1kg","price":198000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-kirameki-no-sencha-summer-shaded-green-tea-731656.jpg?v=1663993494"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-genmaicha-powder-for-baking","title":"#0019.K6 Obubu KY019: Genmaicha Powder for Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps, you are familiar with matcha powder but have you hard of genmaicha powder? Yes, this is Japan’s beloved Genmaicha tea, ground to a powder! It has a pleasant roasted aroma and a buttery sweet and nutty taste. Obubu tea, along with their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-39-hojicha-powder-for-baking?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=eba28a4fa\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha powder\u003c\/a\u003e has created this mainly for cooking or baking, and now the possibilities are boundless!  Please enjoy the creative explorations - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflavor your cookies, cakes, pancakes, and of course, it can also be used to make genmaicha instantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea Cultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unshaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steamed, Rolled, Dried, Ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident \/ Tea farmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9a2082f66\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto Prefecture. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":40841118154857,"sku":"obt-ge008-100","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":22766679941,"sku":"obt-ge008-500","price":5900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-genmaicha-powder-for-baking-935960.jpg?v=1663993511"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha","title":"#0013.K6 Obubu Tea: Roasted Summer Tencha Stems \u0026 Veins - Tsugumi (Tenbone Hojicha)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"separator\"\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems (Tenbone Houjicha)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Tencha Stems, in Japanese: \u003cem\u003eTenbone \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\"\u003eHoujicha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (てん骨ほうじ茶) is made from the small amount of stems and veins of removed from \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\"\u003eTencha\u003c\/a\u003e(てん茶) during refinement while larger branch stems are made into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-suzume-tenbone-hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu's Suzume Hojicha\u003c\/a\u003e. Tencha are the high grade unrolled tea leaves used to make matcha tea powder. Because you drink the entire leaf when you drink matcha, the leaves used for \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e tea powder need to be as sweet as possible. So when Tencha is created, Akky covers the tea plants for up to four weeks to reduce the amount of catechin (which creates bitterness) as much as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of making matcha, the dried, unrolled tencha tea leaves are then separated into two groups, soft and tough parts. The tough parts are the stems and veins and they are called tenbone (tencha no hone, the bones of tencha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkky has taken these bones of the tencha and lightly roasted them to produce a mild yet luxurious flavor. Enjoy the elegance of Tenbone Houjicha and all its sweetness and aroma!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea (leaf stems)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka Village, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40850009063529,"sku":"obttw002-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":39899840282729,"sku":"obttw002-080","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39899840315497,"sku":"obttw002-1kg","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg (1kg x 10 bags) \/ 22 lbs \/ Procured on Demand","offer_id":41495430725737,"sku":"obttw002-1kgx10","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-roasted-summer-tencha-stems-veins-tsugumi-tenbone-hojicha-980554.jpg?v=1692064560"},{"product_id":"obubu-matcha-samidori-cultivar-kyoto","title":"#0028.K6 Obubu Matcha: Samidori Single Cultivar Matcha from Wazuka, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003eceremonial grade matcha\u003c\/a\u003e coming from the lovely \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu tea farms\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/teatopia-wazuka?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=7a0fcb93f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWazuka, Kyoto prefecture\u003c\/a\u003e. The samidori cultivar is a rare variety which has its origin in Uji and is mainly grown in Uji and the surrounding areas (such as Wazuka). Although it has a low yield, Samidori makes an excellent \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e, tencha, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e. Indeed, it is silky and smooth with a subtle sweetness, rich in umami flavour. To produce this matcha, the Samidori tea leaves where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eshaded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efor three to four weeks before harvest and then processed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etencha, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003egrounded for hours in stone mills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Samidori Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 grams (0.88 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Samidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; processing notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3-4 weeks prior to harvest, steamed and dried without rolling to make \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/tencha\"\u003etencha\u003c\/a\u003e leaves. Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Obubu original pull-top can(25g)\/ resealable bag(100g).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ farmer: Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Plantations, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"25g \/ 0.9 oz \/ Obubu original pull-top can","offer_id":39366542065769,"sku":"obt-masam-025","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Obubu resealable Bag","offer_id":40841152430185,"sku":"obt-masam-100","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Obubu_Samidori.jpg?v=1786433094"},{"product_id":"obubu-matcha-okumidori-cultivar-kyoto","title":"#0027.K6 Obubu Matcha: Okumidori Single Cultivar Matcha from Wazuka, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkumidori variety (cultivar) of tea plant is one of the primary cultivars used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e, produces a matcha with a deep green color. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cultivar is a matcha from Uji. It is a cultivar that is known for having a strong taste and aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are curious about comparing across different cultivars, Obubu Tea Farms also has available a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/obubu-tea-matcha-cultivar-set?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=804fc2a89\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecultivar comparison set\u003c\/a\u003e representing some of the major cultivars that are particularly well-suited for Kyoto prefecture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Okumidori Matcha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 grams (0.88 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Okumidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; processing notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3-4 weeks prior to harvest, steamed and dried without rolling to make tencha leaves. Refined tencha leaves are then ground by stone mill into matcha powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eObubu original pull-top can(25g)\/ resealable bag(100g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresident\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ farmer: Akihiro Kita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Plantations, is a Japanese tea brand owned and operated by tea farmers in the town of Wazuka, Kyoto. Started by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto in 2004, the company began as an agricultural social venture. Akky and Matsu's aim was and still is, to teach tea lovers both in Japan and overseas about the value of tea farming, and to contribute to society through tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"25g \/ 0.9 oz \/  Obubu original Pull-top can","offer_id":39366541934697,"sku":"obt-maoku-025","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/  resealable Bag","offer_id":40841152364649,"sku":"obt-maoku-100","price":13000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Obubu_Okumidori.jpg?v=1786433094"},{"product_id":"obubu-tea-wakocha-black-tea-powder-for-baking","title":"#0021.K6 Obubu KY021: Wakocha Black Tea Powder for Baking","description":"\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\"\u003eKyoto Obubu Tea Farms \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoffer powdered black tea perfect for creating black tea cookies and cakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/japanese-black-tea\"\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOctober \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ refill bag in Yunomi gift can","offer_id":31961961758825,"sku":"obt-blkpd-030","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Original non-resealable bag","offer_id":31961961824361,"sku":"obt-blkpd-500","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-tea-wakocha-black-tea-powder-for-baking-256660.jpg?v=1713492870"},{"product_id":"obubu-hoji-genmaicha-using-kyoto-bancha","title":"#0016.K6 Obubu KY016: Hoji-Genmaicha Using Kyoto Bancha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/bancha\"\u003ebancha\u003c\/a\u003e green tea (larger, more mature leaf processed as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e, generally from the late spring to summer harvest) mixed with toasted mochi rice which tends to be sweeter than normal short grained rice when toasted. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":39609271091305,"sku":"obtge003-010","price":300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":39899830517865,"sku":"obtge003-100","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39899831107689,"sku":"obtge003-1kg","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/obubu-hoji-genmaicha-using-kyoto-bancha-637314.jpg?v=1709795993"},{"product_id":"obubu-oolong","title":"#0030.K6 Obubu KY030: Needle Oolong ナチュラル・ニードル烏龍茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-bodied with a rounded texture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kyoto-obubu-tea-farms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eObubu\u003c\/a\u003e's Oolong Needle has a fragrant aroma with a complex, rich taste, slight bitterness, and a deeper flavour. It was left unroasted, allowing you to taste fresh acidity in every cup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/japanese-oolong-tea\" title=\"japanese-oolong-tea\"\u003eOolong\u003c\/a\u003e Needle tea, involves light steaming, rolling, and drying. Unlike traditional Oolong tea though, it is rolled into a needle-shape in the same manner as Japanese Sencha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Package design may change from time to time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oolong Tea\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wazuka, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":40307241484393,"sku":"obt-oo001-010","price":460.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":40606097801321,"sku":"obt-oo001-100","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag \/ Procured on demand","offer_id":40307241517161,"sku":"obt-oo001-1kg","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Needle_Oolong.jpg?v=1682736166"},{"product_id":"sakura-sencha-obubu-tea","title":"#0040.K6 Sakura Sencha (Obubu Tea) 桜煎茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e and dried \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sakura\"\u003eSakura\u003c\/a\u003e (Japanese cherry blossom) blossoms and leaves. 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