{"title":"Top 10 Best Selling Gyokuro 2021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExplore our top 10 best selling \u003cb\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and see which gyokuro are popular among our customers around the world in year 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-03-premium-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0067.F2 Kurihara Tea: Shin 心 (Heart) - Premium Gyokuro Green Tea - Naturally Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Kurihara Tea's Heritage Grade level Gyokuro (grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading), this Premium Gyokuro uses easier-to-handle vinyl covering, and is machine-harvested for greater volume. The shading allows for a rich umami flavor, while the larger volume harvested provides a lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"clear: both;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePremium Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 本玉露\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\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid-May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks before harvest, machine cut, medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the results is close to a deep steaming (fukamushi). 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This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurihara Tea's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For more info, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/lateral-buds-on-tea-leaves\" title=\"Lateral buds on tea plants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esee this article\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging \u0026amp; Shincha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile gyokuro is harvested at the same time as other spring teas, producers commonly prefer to age their gyokuro at least 4 months, often 6 months before releasing the product for sale. The aging of the product in cool, temperature-controlled environment allows the greenness--bitter, astringent flavors--to degrade, ever so slightly increasing the umami flavors. The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMedium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075965681769,"sku":"kht1002-010-y26","price":800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":41212561490025,"sku":"kht1002-100-y26","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bags","offer_id":43075965714537,"sku":"kht1002-100x10-y26","price":49000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":42499966730345,"sku":"kht1002-1kg-y26","price":63500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0066.F2KuriharaTea.Den_Tradition_-HeritageGyokuroGreenTea.jpg?v=1759892381"},{"product_id":"kurihara-tea-01-kurihara-heritage-gyokuro-green-tea","title":"#0065.F2 Kurihara Tea: Takumi 匠 (The Artisan) - Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGyokuro tea is grown beneath shading, cutting out some 85% of the sunlight. This allows the leaves to mature without obtaining bitterness. The results is an ultra delicate green tea with an extremely sweet taste profile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kurihara family's Heritage Gyokuro is grown beneath traditional, handmade bamboo and\/or straw shading. The moisture that drips from this natural shading flavors the tea -- a return to the past with this gourmet tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most premium gyokuro tea the Kurihara family offers is produced on a specific field that has seems to have the ideal soil composition, sunlight exposure, and surround mirco-climate. After handpicking the tea leaves from this field, they are processed in our small, private factory. Because this particular tea leaf, 'Kurihara Heritage Gyokuro', is so good, we decided not to blend it with other fields keeping it as a single field tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced cultivation technique \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(See tea plant photo) Termination of apex domination. A tea plant allowed to grow more freely for handpicking has an apex leaf bud at the tip of each branch as well as lateral leaf buds that form on older base leaves further down the branch. The plant will favor this apex bud giving it more nutrients to grow larger. By \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e each and every apex at the start of spring, Kurihara-san forces these nutrients into the lateral buds infusing the new spring leaves with flavor. Those lateral buds are then carefully picked by hand. 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The final polish that transforms a high grade product into the best Japan has to offer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Tea, however, chooses to make the new tea leaf available both for tea enthusiasts to taste the fresh leaf, and to enjoy aging on their own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAVORINESS (umami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWEETNESS (amami): ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTRINGENCY (shibumi): ★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRAGANCE: Rich umami aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBREWED LEAVES: Great for salads! Used leaves should be steeped 3-4 times before using eating. Top with soy sauce and bonito flakes, or your own salad dressing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kurihara Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyokuro Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 栗原の伝統本玉露\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabemura village, Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium steaming used but leaves are young and delicate so the tea liquor resembles a deep steamed (fukamushi) when you steep at a high temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVendor Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurihara Seicha Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMembers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kippei, Yuji, and Akio Kurihara (Father and sons)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabe Village, Yame City, Fukuoka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: About 3 hectares\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude of fields\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 - 700 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Kurihara Tea Farm","offers":[{"title":"2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":43075738566761,"sku":"kht1001-010-y26","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":43075738599529,"sku":"kht1001-100-y26","price":8100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] MULTIPACK 1kg (100g x 10 bags) \/ 2.2 lbs \/ May \/ Original bag","offer_id":42302937104489,"sku":"kht1001-100x10-y26","price":75000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2025] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ May \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":41212560015465,"sku":"kht1001-010-y25","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"[2026] 1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ Bulk bag","offer_id":47808177864809,"sku":"kht1001-1kg-y26","price":87700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/KuriharaTeaTakumi.jpg?v=1756792213"},{"product_id":"nishide-superior-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0811.K6 Nishide G15: Superior Uji Gyokuro 上宇治玉露","description":"\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\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e(Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys aracha tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":25713013381,"sku":"nsd-G15-010","price":620.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":35173264709,"sku":"nsd-G15-100","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs","offer_id":329268887557,"sku":"nsd-G15-1kg","price":34500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/2F3171DE-60C5-4582-A74B-076057E80E10.jpg?v=1692257433"},{"product_id":"nishide-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0812.K6 Nishide G10: Standard Uji Gyokuro 宇治玉露","description":"\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\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 2 min. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e: 50˚C\/122˚F, 50 ml. (Produces a sip of an ultra-enriched umami syrup low on bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e0˚C\/158\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e˚F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e70˚C\/158˚F, 200 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Advanced Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/steep\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":23378988741,"sku":"nsd-G10-010","price":500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz","offer_id":34725675653,"sku":"nsd-G10-100","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg \/ 2.2 lbs (10 x 100g)","offer_id":34725489925,"sku":"nsd-G10-1kg","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/CB06AE3E-7FA1-40F0-B972-B3D549CEC6A8.jpg?v=1692256803"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-heritage-gyokuro-kyoto-shogyoku-special-selection","title":"#0628.K6 Shogyokuen: Heritage Gyokuro, Kyoto Shogyoku, Special Selection　特製祥玉","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo achieve creation of the best of the best, it is not enough to simply cultivate the best leaves. The best leaves need to then be processed well and refined with extreme care to get only needles. That is the value a tea master -- a master appraiser and blender of tea leaves -- brings to the table, and few masters are more highly regarded than Hiroshi Kobayashi, the only 10-dan ranked master in Kyoto and one of only 13 in Japan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShogyoku is Kobayashi-san's flagship\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003e gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e, cultivated by himself on the factory's own tea field (dedicated to making this tea and their flagship matcha). Labeled \"Heritage Grade\" due the utilization of traditional shading -- a canopy with \u003cem\u003eyoshizu\u003c\/em\u003e reeds layered in gradual steps, and then processed and refined with utmost attention to maintaining the perfect needle shape in the final tea leaves. Using an umami-rich cultivar, Uji Midori, only a few dozen kilograms are handpicked each year and only once a year allowing the plant an entire year to fully rejuvenate and enrich itself with flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40˚C\/104˚F degrees, 30 ml\u003cbr\u003eResteep 2x at 30 sec, 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first steeping parameter is meant to extract an umami syrup, an ambrosia of tea. \u003cspan\u003eFeel free to adjust the water amount, temperature etc to see what delicious flavors can be extracted. \u003c\/span\u003eSubsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e, steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70˚C\/158˚F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to achieve this tea ambrosia is by allowing ice to melt over the leaf, our favorite way of enjoying this leaf in fact while with friends. You make a few drops at a time every 30 minutes, and spend a leisurely entire afternoon enjoying the leaf. \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: Uji Midori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 30-40 days depending on the year on an award-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\"\u003eShogyokuen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: about 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi sample bag","offer_id":17201017605,"sku":"shg-gy01-010","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original vacuum-packed bag","offer_id":17179471877,"sku":"shg-gy01-100","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/701EA9DA-089A-459B-B446-246D825B808A.jpg?v=1692259390"},{"product_id":"shogyokuen-premium-gyokuro-fuji-no-tsuyu","title":"#0629.K6 Shogyokuen: Premium Gyokuro, Fuji no Tsuyu 富士の露","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ambrosia of umami flavor recalling the mists of Mt. Fuji, 180-year old Shogyokuen Tea Factory's Fuji no Tsuyu, is a premium\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\"\u003e gyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e, the best of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 grams, \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 minutes, \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50˚C\/122˚F degrees, 70 ml.\u003cbr\u003eResteep 2x at 30 sec, 70C\/158F, 200 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first steeping parameter is meant to extract an umami syrup, an ambrosia of tea. Feel free to adjust the water amount, temperature etc to see what delicious flavors can be extracted. Subsequent steeps may be enjoyed as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/sencha\"\u003esencha\u003c\/a\u003e steeping a full cup for 30 seconds at 70˚C\/158˚F degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way to achieve this tea ambrosia is by allowing ice to melt over the leaf, our favorite way of enjoying this leaf in fact while with friends. You make a few drops at a time every 30 minutes, and spend a leisurely entire afternoon enjoying the leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Premium Gyokuro, Fuji no Tsuyu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese name\u003c\/strong\u003e: 本玉露 富士の露\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\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kyotanabe, Kyoto. Refined in Kyotanabe, Kyoto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for about 3 weeks before harvest. This product is meant to have the same flavor profile year round, as each batch is reformulated by Kobayashi-san to ensure flavor consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/shogyokuen-tea-factory\"\u003eShogyokuen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tea factory, family business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hiroshi Kobayashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1827\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmployees\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshi Kobayashi is an award winning blender, and one of 13 tea professionals in Japan who hold the top rank of tea appraisal, level 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shogyokuen Awards\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/shogyokuen-awards_large.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shogyokuen Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":17203513029,"sku":"shg-gy02-010","price":890.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag, Yunomi label","offer_id":17203512965,"sku":"shg-gy02-100","price":7990.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"MULTIPACK (100g x 10 bags) \/1kg \/ 2.2 lbs \/ no Yunomi labels, Procured on demand","offer_id":18565328837,"sku":"shg-gy02-100x10","price":75900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/BD8FA331-EF7A-407F-B405-60899D62D228.jpg?v=1692259723"},{"product_id":"nishide-organic-uji-gyokuro","title":"#0803.K6 Nishide Tea: Organic Uji Gyokuro 宇治茶 有機玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/certified-organic-grown-pesticide-free\"\u003eorganic\u003c\/a\u003e gyokuro has been something of a holy grail for those interested. Why? Due to the heavy fertilization that is necessary to produce the richness in gyokuro, it has been very difficult to achieve using organic fertilizers. This attempt by Nishide-san and the farmers he works with is quite decent with rich umami flavors that spread across the tongue. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Nishide OG18 gyokuro was made from a cultivar that is from the Kyoto prefecture: Yabukita. This cultivar was especially developed to suit the soil and climate of Kyoto prefecture. This is the  cultivar that is very appropriate for shading. That is why they are often made into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/gyokuro\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egyokuro\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/matcha\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Yabukita cultivar known for its'  umami and its refreshing aroma, please delight in the well balanced cultivar! Oh, and please don't forget to enjoy across multiple (3-4) steeps. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/list-of-japanese-tea-cultivars\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/a\u003e:\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\u003eCultivation \u0026amp; Processing Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shaded for 3 weeks, steamed lightly, rolled, dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ujitawara, Kyoto Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1st Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 60˚C\/140˚F, 1 cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2nd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 10 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0˚C\/176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3rd Steeping - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 45 seconds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚C\/19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e˚F, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amounts above are guidelines. Adjust to preference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider also advanced steeping techniques such as cold or ice steeping (see \u003ca title=\"Steeping Techniques for Japanese Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/pages\/steeping-techniques\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteeping Techniques\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/nishide-tea-factory\"\u003eNishide Tea Factory\u003c\/a\u003e (Nishide Seichajyo Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family-owned tea factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCEO\u003c\/strong\u003e: Takashi Nishide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAddress\u003c\/strong\u003e: 59 Higashiokutani Zenjyoji, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto 610-0201, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"left-txt\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Screen_Shot_2015-10-30_at_10.33.18_AM_large.png?14737479682238302431\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nishide Tea Factory is managed by husband and wife team, Takashi and Atsuko Nishide and their family. Established over 140 years ago, the Nishide family buys \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/aracha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earacha\u003c\/a\u003e tea (unrefined leaves) from the tea farms of Kyoto and surrounding prefectures, and refines them further to craft high quality tea leaves that are uniform in color and shape, and of course excellent in flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nishide Tea Factory","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ yunomi sample bag (not certified organic)","offer_id":20048306757,"sku":"nsd-OG18-010","price":750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ original bag \/ JAS Organic","offer_id":20048306693,"sku":"nsd-OG18-100","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g x 10 bags (1kg \/ 2.2 lbs) \/ original bags \/ JAS organic","offer_id":28730395721833,"sku":"nsd-OG18-100x10","price":58000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/FullSizeRender_5af566a9-1b7f-4faa-99d9-67e51c6f50d1.heic?v=1706147798"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-mountain-grown-yame-gyokuro-premium","title":"#0264.F2 Chiyonoen Tea Garden: 2026 Mountain-Grown Yame Gyokuro, Premium 高級玉露 (Naturally Grown)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make this premium gyokuro, a shelf is built over the tea bushes  and straw woven with straw is spread over the entire tea fields. This method is considered one of the traditional shading methods to make gyokuro and is quite rare these days! After being shaded for 20 days, the tea leaves are harvested. \u003c\/span\u003eBy shading for a long period of time (which is a typical process to make gyokuro), the growth of catechin which creates the bitter taste in tea is suppressed and the umami and richness will be emphasized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\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, Okumidori\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: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. Established by his grandfather and the farm's namesake, Chiyokichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/chiyonoen-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eLearn more about Chiyonoen Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chiyonoen Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"[2026] 10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Yunomi bag","offer_id":39375599370345,"sku":"cyngy02-010-y26","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"[2026] 100g \/ 3.5 oz \/ Original bag","offer_id":40569397772393,"sku":"cyngy02-100-y26","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/0264.F2_Chiyonoen_Tea_Garden_2026_Mountain-Grown_Yame_Gyokuro_Premium_Naturally_Grown_yumenet.live.jpg?v=1782368875"},{"product_id":"chiyonoen-tea-garden-30-mountain-grown-yame-gyokuro-standard","title":"#0278.F2 Chiyonoen Tea Garden: 2026 Mountain-Grown Yame Gyokuro, Standard 玉露","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make this gyokuro, the tea bushes are shaded directly for about 3 weeks with a material that cuts out the sunlight increasing umami flavor and decreasing bitterness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are then harvested by machine and processed using sencha processing methods--steaming, rolling, and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\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: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. Made from tea plants originally planted in 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiyonoen Tea Farm is a small tea garden operated by husband and wife farmers Masashi and Eri Harashima deep in the mountains of Yabe Village, Fukuoka, Japan. The 3rd generation farm specializes in high grade mountain-grown sencha and gyokuro. 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This makes a karigane, or high grade stem tea, called \"shira-ore\" in the Kyushu region. The stems tend to have less flavor overall, but also less bitterness and more sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo steep this tea, prepare your hot water (or cool off to) 50 ℃ so that the tea leaves are soaked and wait for 2 minutes. Please enjoy the traditional taste and aroma that spreads in your mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\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: May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Upper mountains of Yabe village, Yame District, Fukuoka, Japan. Altitude about 600 meters. 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