{"title":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative. Alongside honing his tea production skills, during this time he learned firsthand about the risks of pesticides. After his time at the cooperative he returned to the family tea farm in 1992 and continued to learn tea production from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka. Having learned about the risks of pesticides he started re-evaluating his family farm's approach to pesticide use and ultimately decided to shift the farm to using organic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and plant diseases caused challenges on the first field he took charge of. At first crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was worth pursuing organic farming despite the challenges. Finally his hard work proved successful and the tea he produced became both delicious and pesticide free. Ultimately the whole farm switched to organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Masuda-san has over 25 years of experience in organic farming and is proud to produce tea that aligns with his values regarding tea production and tastes delicious! Now he is passing his skills onto his children.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-grade-shizuoka-sencha-daichi-no-meicha-by-zenkouen-tea-garden","title":"#0756.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden SZ001: Daichi no Meicha - Imperial Grade 極上 Shizuoka Sencha (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic tea farmer Yoshimitsu Masuda's best sencha, Daichi no Meicha 大地の命茶 (\"Tea [made from] the life of the earth\"), is a deep-steamed sencha or fukamushicha that produces a deep green tea with a rich umami flavor. The leaves for this level are picked while they are still very young in spring...while \"shincha\" or new tea is used broadly in the tea industry to mean any first flush tea that has just been harvested, Daichi no Meicha, Imperial Grade, is truly new leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend\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: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. 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The leaves for this level are picked in late April while still young and tender.\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blend\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: Kanaya, Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Harvested Early May \/ Yunomi bag (not certified organic)","offer_id":43146230235241,"sku":"zense02-010-y26","price":650.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Harvested Early May (JAS certified organic)","offer_id":40024291082345,"sku":"zense02-100-y26","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Harvested Early May (JAS certified organic)","offer_id":41454783103081,"sku":"zense02-100x10-y26","price":34200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/F235F7DE-0D8C-49C3-8F8C-EF7DAE253C4A.jpg?v=1692338051"},{"product_id":"kuki-hojicha-by-zenkouen-tea-garden-jas-organic","title":"#0763.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden SZ008: Kuki hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is meant by kuki hojicha? A\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kukicha\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekukicha (“twig tea”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or stem tea, made with parts of the tea plant that is usually not used for making the most common type of green tea such as sencha. This tea from Zenkouen is a roasted stem tea, and specifically with stems\/stalks coming from their final bancha harvest. This tea has a very fragrant aroma and refreshing taste. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that roasting is performed by an outside professional, so this product is not included in the organic tea certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kuki (Stems) Houjicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 茎ほうじ茶\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted green tea leaf stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada city, Shizuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoasting: \u003c\/b\u003ePerformed by an outside professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 grams \/ 7 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-2 minutes (Note: if you over-steep the rich aroma of this tea will be lost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90 - 100˚C\/194 - 212˚F, 200 ml. Use boiling water, no need to allow water to cool down. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResteep up to 2 times or until flavor becomes too diluted (may depend on personal preference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. 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Resteep 2-3 times.\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\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.5 grams \/ 0.62 oz (2.5 grams x 7 tea bags)\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: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21356582371433,"sku":"zentb01-020","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/zenkouen-tea-garden-04-daichi-no-meicha-yabukita-green-tea-25g-x-10-tea-bags-184766.jpg?v=1663994262"},{"product_id":"spring-hojicha-roasted-green-tea-tea-bags-by-zenkouen-tea-garden","title":"#0766.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden: #10 Spring Hojicha Roasted Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very fragrant and aromatic spring hojicha from Zenkouen. Instead of using the tea leaves from the fall harvest, these hojicha tea bags were made by the Masuda family using only the spring harvested tea leaves (Yabukita cultivar). For this reason, it's a little luxurious. This tea was cultivated without the use of pesticides or fertilisers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 5g per 200 ml of hot water (70C\/158F) for 60 seconds. Resteep 2-3 times.\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\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: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. 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It is actually liked by many people! The genmaicha, with the blending of brown rice and green tea has a fragrant and roasty scent. Because of the matcha addition, this tea also has a very beautiful dark green color. The tea is a deep-steamed (fukamushi) Yabukita green tea, cultivated by the Masuda family without the use of pesticides and using organic fertiliser. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep one tea bag per 200 ml of hot water (70C\/158F) for 60 seconds. Resteep 2-3 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, toasted rice, matcha green tea powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.5 grams \/ 0.62 oz (2.5 grams x 7), 100g (loose leaf)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar (tea leaves)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest (tea leaves)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"25g (2.5g x 7 tea bags) \/ 0.62 oz","offer_id":32611234906217,"sku":"zentb04-025","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g (leaf) \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":32611234938985,"sku":"zentb04-100","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/B2E422A2-0E0C-47ED-9344-14A697D3FF61.jpg?v=1692343656"},{"product_id":"japanese-black-tea-tea-bags-by-zenkouen-tea-garden","title":"#0772.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden: #14 Japanese Black Tea (tea bags) (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese black tea (wakocha 和紅茶, Yabukita cultivar) made by the Masuda family. This black tea does not have much bitterness. In fact, it's charms lie in its gentle sweetness and a floral aroma. Because it has rather a refreshing flavor, we recommend drinking it straight or enjoying it as a lemon tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that this black tea comes in tea bags. Zenkouen also has this Japanese black tea in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\/products\/japanese-black-tea-by-zenkouen-tea-garden-jas-organic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eloose leaf form\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep one tea bag per 200 ml of hot water (90C\/194F) for 3-5 minutes. Resteep 2-3 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 grams \/ 0.9 oz (2.5 grams x 10)\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: June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 pack (7x 2.5g tea bags) \/ 17.5g \/ 0.62 oz","offer_id":21356591972457,"sku":"zentb05-025","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 packs (7 x 2.5g tea bags) \/ 70g \/ 2.47 oz","offer_id":21548462473321,"sku":"zentb05-025x4","price":6460.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 packs (7 x 2.5g tea bags) \/ 175g \/ 6.17 oz","offer_id":21548462506089,"sku":"zentb05-025x10","price":15300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/zenkouen-tea-garden-14-japanese-black-tea-tea-bags-jas-organic-711323.jpg?v=1772767679"},{"product_id":"japanese-black-tea-by-zenkouen-tea-garden-jas-organic","title":"#0764.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden: Yabukita Black Tea 有機栽培「わ」紅茶 (JAS Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese black tea (wakocha 和紅茶) from the Yabukita Cultivar coming from the Masuda family in Shizuoka Prefecture. This black tea does not have much bitterness. In fact, its' charms lie in its gentle sweetness and the floral aroma. Because it has rather a refreshing flavor, we recommend drinking it straight or enjoying it as a lemon tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo use of pesticides, use of only organic fertiliser. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/products\/japanese-black-tea-tea-bags-by-zenkouen-tea-garden?_pos=7\u0026amp;_sid=d945554b2\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etea bag form\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep one tea bag per 200 ml of hot water (90C\/194F) for 3-5 minutes. Resteep 2-3 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 grams \/ 1 oz\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: June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kanaya, Shimada, Shizuoka (Part of the Makinohara Plain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e: The original bag is certified JAS organic (valid in Japan and Australia). This tea can be certified JAS organic if the importer requests in other packaging. The importer must be qualified to import as organic food to their country. Minimum purchase amount may be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35oz \/ Yunomi Sample Bag","offer_id":42680483381353,"sku":"zenblk-010","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Original JAS Certified Organic Bag","offer_id":21356606423145,"sku":"zenblk-030","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"300g (30g x 10 original bags) \/ 10.6 oz","offer_id":21548521324649,"sku":"zenblk-030x10","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":40184641814633,"sku":"zenblk-100","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":33067212701801,"sku":"zenblk-100x10","price":34200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/2627332C-17D9-41E8-B2C2-E263B511EBA9.jpg?v=1765934368"},{"product_id":"genmaicha-with-matcha-by-zenkouen-tea-garden","title":"#0761.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden : Naturally Grown Genmaicha with Green Tea Powder 無肥料自然栽培　粉末茶入り玄米茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eYabukita green tea, cultivated by the Masuda family without use of pesticides and using organic fertilizer combined with matcha for a sweet, deep green colored tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep one tea bag per 200 ml of hot water (70C\/158F) for 40 seconds. Resteep 2-3 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea, toasted rice, green tea powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar (tea leaves)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest (tea leaves)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40637588340841,"sku":"zengm-010","price":480.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":21356610748521,"sku":"zengm-100","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0761.S5_Zenkouen_Tea_Garden._Naturally_Grown_Genmaicha_with_Green_Tea_Powder_yumenet.live.jpg?v=1778214083"},{"product_id":"zenkouen-tea-garden-daichi-no-meicha-single-cultivar-kanaya-midori-shizuoka-sencha-jas-organic","title":"#0758.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden SZ003: 2026 Daichi no Meicha - Single Cultivar Kanaya Midori Shizuoka Sencha (JAS Organic) 大地の銘茶、かなやみどり","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic tea farmer Yoshimitsu Masuda's best sencha, Daichi no Meicha 大地の命茶 (\"Tea [made from] the life of the earth\"), is a deep-steamed sencha or fukamushicha that produces a deep green tea with a rich umami flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves for this tea is a single cultivar, Kanaya Midori, are picked while they are still very young in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Kanaya Midori cultivar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea research institutions operated by the Ministry of Agriculture in each major tea region constantly experiment to create new cultivars. In 1949, the Shizuoka branch crossed the Yabukita cultivar with a tea plant called Shizuoka zairai number 6 (静岡在来6号, often shortened \"S6\"). The best descendant was selected and registered in 1970 as tea cultivar number 30. The name comes from the old town of Kanaya which was merged into the city of Shimada where the Zenkouen Tea Garden is based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese tea industry uses Yabukita as a standard, and the Kanaya Midori cultivar can be harvested approximately 4 days later. The leaves tend to be smaller yet more plentiful giving a larger crop yield.\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\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kanaya Midori\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: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep steamed (fukamushicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. 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Well, here is one from Zenkouen Tea Garden. Just like matcha powder and hojicha powder, it serves an easy way to make genmaicha tea quickly (and drink 100% of the tea). Moreover, powdered genmaicha is also wonderful for creating flavored lattes, cakes, cookies, etc. If you love the nutty taste of genmaicha, you will definitely want to get creative with this one! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZenkouen's powdered genmaicha is made by blending organic brown rice and tea from the ichibancha (spring) harvest. Please enjoy the scent of roasted rice along with the harmony of deep-steamed (fukamushi) tea. It is a very popular item for children. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little scoop is attached to each bag. Use the spoon to scoop 1 heaping of powder (about half a gram) for every 100-150 ml of hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cold steeping, use 1 teaspoon per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend that you use a small amount of water and mix with the powder into paste first to get rid of clumps. \u003cbr\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, toasted rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: JAS certified organic. Grown without use of pesticides \/ synthetic fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ refill bag in gift can","offer_id":42323509575785,"sku":"zenmaru01-030","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 300g (30g x 10 bags) \/ 10.6 oz","offer_id":42326247047273,"sku":"zenmaru01-030x10","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":41544961097833,"sku":"zenmaru01-100","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":39673390334057,"sku":"zenmaru01-050x10","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g \/ 8.8 oz","offer_id":41770722132073,"sku":"zenmaru01-250","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/zenkouen_marugoto_genmaicha_powder.png?v=1766027037"},{"product_id":"zenkouen-tea-gardens-marugoto-series-hojicha-powder","title":"#0768.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden: #12 Marugoto Series - Hojicha Powder - Roasted Tea Leaf Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hojicha powder has a beautiful dark colour. Alongside toastiness, the flavour has notes of wet wood and hints of earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create delicious hojicha lattes and tea powder based drinks, check out our dedicated powdered tea preparation guide from this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/instructions-for-powdered-tea-preparation?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=powder\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0#hojicha-anchor\"\u003elink.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Roasted green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown without use of pesticides \/ synthetic fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantities might be limited at certain times of the year. Alternatives may be proposed if the farm is out of stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecipes with Hojicha powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/recipes\/hojicha-roll-cake-recipe\"\u003eHojicha Roll Cake Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/recipes\/hojicha-almond-chocolate-recipe\"\u003eHojicha \u0026amp; Chocolate Coated Almonds Recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative. Alongside honing his tea production skills, during this time he learned firsthand about the risks of pesticides. After his time at the cooperative he returned to the family tea farm in 1992 and continued to learn tea production from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka. Having learned about the risks of pesticides he started re-evaluating his family farm's approach to pesticide use and ultimately decided to shift the farm to using organic methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and plant diseases caused challenges on the first field he took charge of. At first crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was worth pursuing organic farming despite the challenges. Finally his hard work proved successful and the tea he produced became both delicious and pesticide free. Ultimately the whole farm switched to organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Masuda-san has over 25 years of experience in organic farming and is proud to produce tea that aligns with his values regarding tea production and tastes delicious! Now he is passing his skills onto his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"30g \/ 1 oz \/ Refill bag in yumenet.live gift can","offer_id":41765548982377,"sku":"zenmaru02-030","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ yumenet.live resealable bag","offer_id":41501375004777,"sku":"zenmaru02-100","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g \/ 8.8 oz \/ yumenet.live resealable bag","offer_id":41765549736041,"sku":"zenmaru02-250","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 300g (30g x 10 refill bags) \/ 10.6 oz","offer_id":41802245013609,"sku":"zenmaru02-030x10","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":39632866934889,"sku":"zenmaru02-100x10","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1kg (250g x 4 bags) \/ 1.1 lbs \/ resealable bag","offer_id":42226930221161,"sku":"zenmaru02-250x4","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK 1.5kg (30g x 50 refill bags) \/ 3.3 lbs","offer_id":41908249395305,"sku":"zenmaru02-030x50","price":46000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG_2913.jpg?v=1741656563"},{"product_id":"zenkouen-tea-garden-15-genmai-hojicha-by-zenkouen-tea-garden-grown-pesticide-free","title":"#0750.S5 Genmai hojicha by Zenkouen Tea Garden - Naturally Grown \/ 無肥料自然栽培玄米焙じ茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever tried a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/genmaicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egenmaicha\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/hojicha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehojicha\u003c\/a\u003e base? The Zenkouen Tea Garden has created this \u003cstrong\u003egenmai hojicha\u003c\/strong\u003e by blending their naturally grown hojicha (roasted green tea) and rice made by Norio Narizawa in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture. For the rice, they utilise both roasted rice and brown rice at a ratio of 1:2. Please enjoy the elegant taste and aroma of this tea! A wonderful accompaniment to your meals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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, toasted rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 grams \/ 5.3 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. Returning to the family tea farm in 1992 to learn tea making from his father and fellow tea farmers in Shimada, Shizuoka, he was deeply surprised at the amount of pesticides used in tea farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to organic farming was not an easy task; insects and disease plagued the first field he was given charge of, crop yield and leaf quality dropped, and he faced criticism from both family and other tea professionals. But he felt it was important to create tea that was safe for his own family to drink first. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/zenkouen-tea-garden\" title=\"Zenkouen Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Masuda-san's story here\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, built upon 25+ years of organic farming experience, Masuda-san produces tea that he is proud to call both safe and delicious and is passing his tea-making skills on to his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Yoshimitsu Masuda, tea farmer Zenkouen Tea Garden\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/header.jpg?v=1544485509\" style=\"float: none; width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenkouen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz (Yunomi sample bag)","offer_id":33013321859177,"sku":"zenh03-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz (Yunomi resealable bag)","offer_id":40858928349289,"sku":"zenh03-100","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"150g \/ 5.3 oz (Original vacuum packed bag)","offer_id":33013321826409,"sku":"zenh03-150","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":41031828471913,"sku":"zenh03-1kg","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/IMG-8098.jpg?v=1692336383"},{"product_id":"zenkouen-tea-garden-16-marugoto-series-green-tea-powder-50g","title":"#0769.S5 Zenkouen Tea Garden: #16 Marugoto Series - Green Tea Powder (30g) まるごと  粉末緑茶","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you are familiar with matcha powder which is made from shaded leaves for extra umami flavor. If you don’t shade those leaves though you, the powdered green tea ends up a bitter but antioxidant rich infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen tea powder can also serve as an easy way to make green tea quickly (and drink 100% of the tea). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a spoon to scoop 1 heaping of powder (about half a gram) for every 100-150 ml of hot water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cold steeping, use 1 teaspoon per liter of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also recommend that you use a small amount of water and mix with the sifted powder into paste first to get rid of clumps. \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\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown without use of pesticides \/ synthetic fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimitsu Masuda spent the first part of his adult life working in a major farming cooperative where he learned firsthand about the danger of food additives and pesticides. 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