{"product_id":"mitocha-nr006-makibi-kancha-firewood-winter-green-tea","title":"#0620.N3 Mitocha NR006: Makibi Kancha Firewood Winter Green Tea (Aged) 薪火寒茶","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYoung tea farmer Yuki Kayashita learned kancha making from tea farmers in the mountains of Asuke Village, Aichi Prefecture. It is an earthy and mellow tea that can be enjoyed by all; from children to the elderly. Today, it is an extremely rare tea that few producers adopt, originally made in regions such as Asuke village, Aichi Prefecture and Shishikui village, Tokushima Prefecture. You can also simply enjoy the appearance of the leaves themselves. This tea lends itself to long term aging, changing little over time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKancha Processing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKancha is made from large mature tea leaves harvested during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edaikan（\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e大寒）, the coldest time of the year. At Tea Farm Mitocha, the harvest occurs from December to February. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBoth the tea leaves and stems are harvested. The leaves and stems are boiled in a large wooden barrel and steamed for about an hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter steaming, the leaves are easily separated and removed from their branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe leaves are then sun-dried (i.e., laid out to be dried in the cold, dry winter air and sun). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTo learn more about tea farmer Yuki Kayashita, please refer to\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/tea-farm-mitocha-preserving-a-traditional-folk-tea?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f89e54f24\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Yunomi's interview with him\u003c\/a\u003e. Please also check out the article: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/blogs\/japanese-tea-guide\/kancha-a-rare-japanese-tea-harvested-in-the-winter-time?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=3acfea15d\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKancha, a Rare Japanese Tea harvested in the Winter Time\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteeping Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTea: 3g. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime: 5 min. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater: 95C\/204F, 200 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlavor notes from these parameters: smooth, feathery, buttery, sweet, earthy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Winter (Dec - Feb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivated\u003c\/strong\u003e without use of pesticides \/ synthetic fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yamazoe Village, Nara Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tea Farm Mitocha","offers":[{"title":"10g \/ 0.35 oz \/ Feb 2024 Harvest (Due to bulkiness extra shipping fee may be required even if order qualifies for a shipping promo rate. Please inquire if this is a concern.)","offer_id":39642262470761,"sku":"TFMNR006-010-y24","price":1.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"75g \/ 2.6 oz \/ Feb 2024 Harvest (Due to bulkiness extra shipping fee may be required even if order qualifies for a shipping promo rate. Please inquire if this is a concern.)","offer_id":39642264731753,"sku":"TFMNR006-075-y24","price":8.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g \/ 1.1 lbs \/ Feb 2024  Harvest (Due to bulkiness extra shipping fee may be required even if order qualifies for a shipping promo rate. Please inquire if this is a concern.)","offer_id":39594099015785,"sku":"TFMNR006-500-y24","price":48.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/4578\/products\/mitocha-nr006-makibi-kancha-firewood-winter-green-tea-aged-572658.jpg?v=1684897094","url":"https:\/\/yumenet.live\/en-gb\/products\/mitocha-nr006-makibi-kancha-firewood-winter-green-tea","provider":"yumenet.live","version":"1.0","type":"link"}