{"title":"Konacha","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chakouan-13-ureshino-green-tea-premium-konacha","title":"#0175.S1 Chakouan: Ureshino Green Tea Premium Konacha (H832)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino Premium Konacha \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ureshino Saga\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chakoan Yamaguchi Seichaen Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea shop, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sachiyo Nakashima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1971\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oRaCO\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e45 Hasuikecho, Imari-shi, Saga 848-0042, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chakouan","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40726730637417,"sku":"cka-0832-010","price":200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"180g \/ 6.3 oz","offer_id":40089507790953,"sku":"cka-0832-180","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/923ED18C-4426-4D2C-9FFC-26F4CC84FC95.jpg?v=1765932551"},{"product_id":"nakamura-en-02-gyokuro-konacha-the-discovery","title":"#0127.K6 (DISCONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) Nakamura-en #02: Gyokuro Konacha, The Discovery 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicious discovery, an easy introduction to the world of gyokuro tea. Besides the amazingly savory umami flavor characteristic of gyokuro, 'The Discovery' is also extremely versatile releasing savory umami flavor at a much wider range of flavors than gyokuro tea itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonacha itself is made up of the smallest, broken bits of tea leaves (not quite powder) left over after processing. Because of the small size, it steeps very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 3 weeks before harvest for the extra umami flavor for which gyokuro is known. After processing into dry leaf, the fannings of the leaves (small broken leaf bits) are separated out to form this tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE STORY OF THE DISCOVERY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/nakamura-en-map.jpg?1547323641296714980\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"195\" height=\"238\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"Nakamura-En location\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/nakamura-en-map_compact.jpg?1547323641296714980\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe actually went out of our way to find this tea after Sencha Tea Ceremony master Yukiko Hasue introduced us. 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He has no website though, so simply follow this simple map (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Nwcvk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOOGLE MAP\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":22980913413,"sku":"nme-002-010","price":350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":4078104965,"sku":"nme-002-100","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/nakamura-en-02-gyokuro-konacha-the-discovery-439132.jpg?v=1692191515"},{"product_id":"takeo-tea-farm-spring-konacha-green-tea-ichiban","title":"#0654.M1 Takeo Tea Farm: Spring Konacha Green Tea, Ichiban (JAS certified organic) 一番粉茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eKonacha is made of tea buds, dust, and small leaves that are filtered during tea processing. It has a strong flavor and an intense green color. Another name is 'sushi-tea (sushi-cha)' because it has been served in sushi restaurants. This easy-to-make, thick green konacha was convenient for quick preparation. Usually, a bamboo strainer is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmer Takeo-san's konacha is made by tea leaves taken only from the ichiban-cha (first harvest tea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe amounts below are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams (0.11 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100cc (1\/2 cup, 3.4 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60˚C degrees (140˚F degrees)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takeo Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag \/ Spring","offer_id":4078118853,"sku":"tko6016-010","price":380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"140g \/ 4.9 oz \/ Original non-resealable bag (JAS certified organic) \/ Spring","offer_id":4078118917,"sku":"tko6016-140","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240229-140006_0000.png?v=1773648457"},{"product_id":"marushige-shimizu-konacha-mie-grown-green-tea-fannings","title":"#0462.M1 Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm: Konacha, Mie-Grown Green Tea Fannings こな茶 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown and processed by the Shimizu family of Suizawa, Mie Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKonacha itself is made up of the smallest, broken bits of tea leaves (not quite powder) left over after processing (see photo). Because of the small size, it steeps very quickly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKonacha is a tea that can be mixed with hot or cold water as instant tea. You can ingest the entire nutrition of tea leaves. It is a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elso well-suited for cooking and making sweets.\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: Konacha, Mie-Grown Green Tea Fannings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 grams (3.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 cups (20 uses \/ 3 steepings \/ 1 cup per steeping. Varies with your steeping recipe.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suizawa Village, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e1st steeping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: 5 grams or 1 teaspoon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: 30 sec. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: 70˚C\/158˚F, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e2nd steeping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: 10-20 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e: 80˚C\/176˚F, 200 ml.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e3rd steeping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIncrease time to 30-45 seconds or to desired strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Marushige Shimizu Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":41379635363945,"sku":"mss007-010-y26","price":320.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original resealable bag","offer_id":41379635396713,"sku":"mss007-100-y26","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2025] MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May","offer_id":40054851993705,"sku":"mss007-100x10-y25","price":8999.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2025] 1kg Bulk \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag procured on demand","offer_id":12564505493609,"sku":"mss-007-1kg-y24","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/E29CA9D1-339E-405A-A3E0-CBCEC52AC4F5.jpg?v=1765873911"},{"product_id":"yamane-en-gyokuro-konacha","title":"#0138.K6 Yamane-en: Gyokuro Konacha 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great way to experience the delicious umami flavor of gyokuro without spending so much money is by using the fannings filtered out during refinement. It steeps very quickly and resteeps are not very strong, but that first cup is still ambrosia!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 grams of tea, 3 min, 50C\/122F, 50 ml of water for an espresso of umami. Resteep at hotter temperature to enjoy as a sencha (200 ml, 10-20 sec)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Gyokuro Konacha\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Uji, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: Yamane-en Tea Shop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yV6f7\" style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e3-34-1 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: About 60 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"clear: both;\"\u003eVendor Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamane-en is a family-operated tea shop based near Sugamo Station on the Yamanote Loop Line in Tokyo and run by tea master Michio Shiobara. With 40 years of experience in the Japanese tea industry behind him, Shiobara-san offers unique teas sourced from small villages throughout Japan as well as a number of tisanes popular in Japan for their health benefits. Shiobara-san is partnering with Yunomi.us to teach the world the finer points of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamane-en","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":28376485331049,"sku":"yme680970-010","price":360.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz","offer_id":28376479236201,"sku":"yme680970-200","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/3807A52C-5EFA-4C0D-9967-0DE8EDEFFD2C.jpg?v=1692079604"},{"product_id":"aoi-seicha-gyokuro-konacha","title":"#0166.AX AOI Seicha: Gyokuro Konacha 玉露粉茶","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea fannings filtered out during the refinement of premium gyokuro themselves make a great, quick steeping tea. The flavor fades fast after the first steeping, but a great way to taste the umami of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gyokuro\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e at a reasonable price. \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: Blended\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 weeks before harvest. Fannings filtered from gyokuro production are gathered into this tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstructions \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams. Time: 30-60 seconds. Water: 60C\/140F, 200 ml.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust parameters to find the best strength of flavor for your palette. Hotter water generates more bitterness. Cold water steeping creates a sweeter tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee \u003ca title=\"steeping techniques\" href=\"\/en-au\/steep\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e for more techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this tea pleasant umami and gentle sweetness mix with soft green notes. There is a refreshing hint of bitterness, but overall the flavor is round and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aoi Seicha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1910, company incorporated as AOI Seicha in 1966.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ayano Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kamiyashiki-7 Kamimachi, Nishio-shi, Aichi-ken 445-0894\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aoitea.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatcha for the North American market can be bought from U.S. subsidiary AOI Tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AOI Seicha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi resealable bag","offer_id":40691419185257,"sku":"aoi-gyo04-010","price":450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g \/ 7 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":35366231877,"sku":"aoi-gyo04-200","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/20240206-141447_0000.png?v=1707196747"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/collections\/takeo-tea-farm-spring-konacha-green-tea-ichiban-jas-certified-organic-891956.jpg?v=1744078972","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-au\/collections\/konacha.oembed","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}