{"product_id":"kajihara-tea-garden-izumi-wakocha","title":"#0352.K5 Kajihara Tea Garden: #03 Rare Izumi First Flush Black tea (Wakocha) 春摘みいずみ和紅茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoft spring buds were harvested and finished with a light fermentation to produce \u003cstrong\u003eKajihara Tea Garden's wakocha (Japanese black tea), Izumi First Flush\u003c\/strong\u003e. Characterized by a light golden color, the fruity scent of Izumi's full leaves will spread all throughout your mouth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, the Izumi cultivar was registered by the Tea Farming Forestry divison as No.24 and given the name, \"Izumi\". It was originally cultivated for the production of kamairicha. The Izumi cultivar's parent is Benihomare, which holds a floral scent. In recent years, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea handful of producers have become interested in producing fermented wakocha (black tea)\u003c\/span\u003e. Thus, while the Izumi cultivar is rare, it is receiving increased attention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Izumi bushes at Kajihara Tea Garden were planted 5 years ago\u003c\/span\u003e. It has taken patience and care but finally this year (2020), it was ready to be harvested. Kajihara-san feels the Izumi variety is full of potential and he is looking forward to improving their techniques and skills for making fragrant wakocha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCultivar(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: Izumi\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: Tsuge village, Ashikita town, Kumamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Store sealed airtight in cool, dry area avoiding sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 minutes (please adjust to personal preference)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90C\/194F degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater amount\u003c\/strong\u003e: 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tea Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/Kajihara-san_480x480.jpg?v=1601033297\" alt=\"Toshihiro Kajihara, Tea Farmer\" style=\"width: 30%; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toshihiro Kajihara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Family farm (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ashikita, Ashikita-gun, Kumamoto 869-6303, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kajihara Tea Garden is cultivated by Toshihiro Kajihara, a 3rd generation tea farmer based in the 9-family hamlet of Tsuge in Ashikita Village, Kumamoto. Being first born in his family, he was expected to continue the family business and so specialized in tea during his studies in the Public Agricultural University in Kumamoto prefecture. At the age of 20, he returned home to start his tea career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca alt=\"Kajihara Tea Garden\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/collections\/kajihara-tea-garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about the Kajihara Tea Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kajihara Tea Garden","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz","offer_id":40678090604649,"sku":"kaji055-010","price":3.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g \/ 2.8 oz","offer_id":32852888420457,"sku":"kaji055-080","price":24.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs","offer_id":40679537901673,"sku":"kaji055-500","price":135.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/files\/YunomiBag-Generic-jpg.jpg?v=1774736471","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-gb\/products\/kajihara-tea-garden-izumi-wakocha","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}