{"title":"Okutomi Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e15th generation tea farmer, Masahiro Okutomi, is based in Sayama and one of the most respected tea farmers in Japan for both his skill in cultivation and processing, particularly as a master of tea hand rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7-time Minister's Award Winner (Minister Awards are given to the very top ranking tea among gold prize winners at official Japanese tea competitions). Tea competition gold prize winner 38 years in a row at various levels. 農林水産大臣賞7回、国内茶品評会38年連続一等入賞他\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 平成20年度 第30 回FGTC サヤマ2008 　　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2009 平成21年度 第63 回全国茶品評会 普通煎茶4k の部　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2009 平成21年度 第37 回関東ブロック茶の共進会　 仕上げ茶の部 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010 平成22年度 第38 回関東ブロック茶の共進会　 荒茶の部 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010 平成22年度 彩の国さいたま第56 回お茶まつり狭山茶品評会 1等 農林水産大臣賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2011 平成23年度 第33回FGTC サヤマ2011　 1等 農林水産大臣賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 平成24年度 第40回関東ブロック茶の共進会　荒茶の部　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 平成24年度 第40回関東ブロック茶の共進会　仕上茶の部　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 平成24年度 英国GTA2012紅茶リーフティー部門 二つ星金賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 平成25年度 第41回関東ブロック茶の共進会　荒茶の部　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 平成25年度 彩の国さいたま第59回お茶まつり狭山茶品評会　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2013 平成25年度 英国GTA2013紅茶リーフティー部門 二つ星金賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 平成26年度 第42回関東ブロック茶の共進会　荒茶の部　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2014 平成26年度 英国GTA2014紅茶リーフティー部門 二つ星金賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2015 平成27年度 第37回FGTC サヤマ2015　 1等 農林水産大臣賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2016 平成28年度 第38回FGTC サヤマ2016　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 平成29年度 第39回FGTC サヤマ2017　 1等 農林水産大臣賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2017 平成29年度 仏国C’ est Bon le Japon 日本茶コンクール煎茶の部 第2位\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 平成30年度 仏国C’ est Bon le Japon 日本茶コンクール抹茶の部 第1位　金賞(有限会社明日香)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 平成30年度 第46回関東ブロック茶の共進会　仕上茶の部　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 平成30年度 彩の国さいたま第64回お茶まつり狭山茶品評会　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 平成30年度 第40回FGTC サヤマ2018　 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 令和元年度 第47回関東ブロック茶の共進会　荒茶の部　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 令和元年度 第47回関東ブロック茶の共進会　仕上茶の部　1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 令和元年度 第41回FGTCサヤマ2019　１等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 令和元年度 彩の国さいたま第65回お茶まつり狭山茶品評会 1等\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 令和元年度 仏国Japanese Tea Selection Paris 2019銀賞\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"withered-sencha-green-tea-yume-wakaba-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden","title":"#0578.S2 Withered Sencha Green Tea  - Yume Wakaba, Single Cultivar by Okutomi Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a single cultivar sencha green tea that has been withered slightly for a few hours to impart a floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of tea is known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ichoucha-withered-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ichoucha - withered green tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eichoucha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - \"withered tea\" - and the processing technique is borrowed from oolong tea processing. During withering (a few hours between harvest and before steaming), the leaves undergo a very slight amount enzymatic oxidization, the same process used to create oolong and black teas. Doing this adds floral notes to the leaf.\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: Yume Wakaba\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: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultivar - Yume Wakaba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/Cultivar_Yume-Wakaba\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yume Wakaba Tea Cultivar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYume Wakaba\u003c\/a\u003e cultivar was registered in 2006, a cross of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/Cultivar_Yabukita\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yabukita cultivar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYabukita\u003c\/a\u003e and an unnamed cultivar with the designation Saitama #9. The cultivar is recognized for having a strong floral aroma after withering, and a strong umami flavor making it suitable for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gyokuro - Premium Shaded Green Tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42989754024041,"sku":"oktmi01-010-y26","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42989754056809,"sku":"oktmi01-100-y26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":32670847828073,"sku":"oktmi01-1kg-y26","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/withered-sencha-green-tea-01-yume-wakaba-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden-714025.jpg?v=1709347413"},{"product_id":"withered-sencha-green-tea-fukumidori-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden","title":"#0579.S2 Withered Sencha Green Tea - Fukumidori, Single Cultivar by Okutomi Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single cultivar Fukumidori sencha green tea from the award-winning Okutomi Tea Garden that has been withered slightly for a few hours to impart a floral aroma. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFukumidori is a local cultivar grown mainly in Saitama prefecture. It is highly praised for its refreshing aroma and taste (i.e., quite different from the wide spread Yabukita cultivar). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of tea is known as \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ichoucha - withered green tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ichoucha-withered-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eichoucha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - \"withered tea\" - and the processing technique is borrowed from oolong tea processing. During withering (a few hours between harvest and before steaming), the leaves undergo a very slight amount enzymatic oxidization, the same process used to create oolong and black teas. Doing this adds floral notes to the 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: Fukumidori\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: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi runs the Okutomi Tea Garden based in the famous tea region, Sayama, Saitama prefecture. He is one of the most respected tea farmers in Japan for both his skill in cultivation and processing. Moreover, he is a master of tea hand rolling! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42989631832169,"sku":"oktmi02-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32670863196265,"sku":"oktmi02-100-y26","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":41498146865257,"sku":"oktmi02-1kg-y26","price":30800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":32670863163497,"sku":"oktmi02-010-y25","price":490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/withered-sencha-green-tea-02-fukumidori-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden-235255.jpg?v=1691988121"},{"product_id":"withered-sencha-green-tea-hokumei-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden","title":"#0580.S2 Withered Sencha Green Tea - Hokumei, Single Cultivar by Okutomi Tea Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a single cultivar sencha green tea that has been withered slightly for a few hours to impart a floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of tea is known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ichoucha-withered-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ichoucha - withered green tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eichoucha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - \"withered tea\" - and the processing technique is borrowed from oolong tea processing. During withering (a few hours between harvest and before steaming), the leaves undergo a very slight amount enzymatic oxidization, the same process used to create oolong and black teas. Doing this adds floral notes to the leaf.\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: Hokumei\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: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultivar - Hokumei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42989298024553,"sku":"oktmi03-010-y26","price":550.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":42989298057321,"sku":"oktmi03-100-y26","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":32670865129577,"sku":"oktmi03-1kg-y26","price":29000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/withered-sencha-green-tea-03-hokumei-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden-171166.jpg?v=1709347585"},{"product_id":"withered-sencha-green-tea-okuharuka-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden","title":"#0581.S2 Okutomi Tea Garden: 2026 Withered Sencha Green Tea - Okuharuka, Single Cultivar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a single cultivar sencha green tea that has been withered slightly for a few hours to impart a floral aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of tea is known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/ichoucha-withered-green-tea\" title=\"Ichoucha - withered green tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eichoucha\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - \"withered tea\" - and the processing technique is borrowed from oolong tea processing. During withering (a few hours between harvest and before steaming), the leaves undergo a very slight amount enzymatic oxidization, the same process used to create oolong and black teas. Doing this adds floral notes to the leaf.\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: Okuharuka\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: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultivar - Okuharuka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May","offer_id":41498147389545,"sku":"oktmi04-010-y26","price":540.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May","offer_id":40591226339433,"sku":"oktmi04-100-y26","price":3190.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":32670865621097,"sku":"oktmi04-1kg-y26","price":25300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/withered-sencha-green-tea-04-okuharuka-single-cultivar-by-okutomi-tea-garden-227123.jpg?v=1709347270"},{"product_id":"temomicha-handrolled-tea-by-award-winning-15th-generation-master-okutomi-masahiro","title":"#0559.S2 2026 Limited Edition Temomicha Shincha (Kirari 31 Single Cultivar) - Handrolled Tea by Award-Winning, 15th Generation Tea Master, Okutomi Masahiro (5g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a single cultivar sencha green tea (Kirari 31) harvested on April 12, 2023, and rolled by hand for 6.5 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twocol\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"background: #FFF; 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After rolling for 6.5 hours, just 300 grams were produced.\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: Kirari 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to one unit per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultivar - Kirari 31\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/Cultivar_Kirari-31\" title=\"Kirari 31 Tea Cultivar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirari 31\u003c\/a\u003e is a cultivar that is receiving increasing attention in recent years. It was derived from a cross of Sakimidori (the mother or pollen parent) and Saemidori (the father or pollen parent. Saemidori itself a cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars). The cultivar was first produced in 1994 with traits such as disease and cold resistance, good growth, and tea quality in mind, and indeed has shown very good resistance against frost so has been recommended to farmers cultivating at higher elevations. In general, the quality of tea made from the Kirari 31 is greater than that of Yabukita and compares with the umami level and color of Saemidori. Ready for harvest in general 3-4 days earlier than Yabukita, it has an excellent color (as you may be able to tell from the photo) with a mild flavor that is similar to Saemidori quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"5 grams \/ Mid-April","offer_id":40599166386281,"sku":"oktmi10-005-y26","price":3940.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/49b380d8530d1be2f8c97470150c8e03.jpg?v=1682432741"},{"product_id":"handpicked-sayamacha-kirari-31-single-cultivar-by-award-winning-15th-generation-farmer-okutomi-masahiro","title":"#0558.S2 - Handpicked Hatsuzumi Sayamacha Kirari 31, Single Cultivar by Award-Winning, 15th Generation Farmer, Okutomi Masahiro(Limited Stock)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a single cultivar sencha green tea (Kirari 31) shaded for 12 days for delicious umami flavor and carefully harvested on April 14th \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Handpicked tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/handpicked\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eby hand\u003c\/a\u003e.\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: Kirari 31\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cultivar - Kirari 31\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Kirari 31 Tea Cultivar\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/all\/Cultivar_Kirari-31\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKirari 31\u003c\/a\u003e is a cultivar that is receiving increasing attention in recent years. It was derived from a cross of Sakimidori (the mother or pollen parent) and Saemidori (the father or pollen parent. Saemidori itself a cross between Yabukita and Asatsuyu cultivars). The cultivar was first produced in 1994 with traits such as disease and cold resistance, good growth, and tea quality in mind, and indeed has shown very good resistance against frost so has been recommended to farmers cultivating at higher elevations. In general, the quality of tea made from the Kirari 31 is greater than that of Yabukita and compares with the umami level and color of Saemidori. 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As an experiment, Okutomi-san decided to try deep steaming some of his handpicked harvest this year.\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: April\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultiver\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saeakari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May 2026","offer_id":40647670595689,"sku":"oktmi12-010-y26","price":790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 40g \/ 1.4 oz \/ May 2026","offer_id":40647670628457,"sku":"oktmi12-040-y26","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/9684BBBA-396C-428E-98BD-A79BED7ACC7C.png?v=1718672940"},{"product_id":"1089-s2-handpicked-fukamushicha-blend-by-award-winning-15th-generation-farmer-okutomi-masahiro","title":"#1089.S2 Fukamushicha Blend by Award-Winning, 15th Generation Farmer, Okutomi Masahiro","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom 7-time Minister's Award Winning, 15th generation tea farmer Masahiro Okutomi (\u003ca title=\"Okutomi Tea Garden\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOkutomi Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e, Sayama, Saitama), a fukamushicha blend. Fukamushi - or deep steaming - was invented to give tea leaves a better flavor profile despite being lower grade leaves. \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: April\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sayama, Saitama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultiver\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYabukita (Handpicked), Harumidori, Kirari 31\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor steeping methods: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/japanese-tea-steeping-techniques\" title=\"yumenet.live Steeping Method\"\u003eyumenet.live\/steep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Okutomi Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May 2026","offer_id":47663192572009,"sku":"oktmi13-010-y26","price":790.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 40g \/ 1.4 oz \/ May 2026","offer_id":47663192604777,"sku":"oktmi13-040-y26","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/1089.S2FukamushichaBlendbyAward-Winning_15thGenerationFarmer_OkutomiMasahiropackage1yumenet.live.png?v=1780380394"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden-602679.jpg?v=1663992781","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-fr\/collections\/okutomi-tea-garden.oembed","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}