{"title":"Green Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIKKYU is proud to offer a selection of rare Japanese green tea. Our tea is sourced directly from skilled and award-winning tea producers in Kyushu, southern Japan. We have selected some of the finest teas available, made only from the first and second harvests of the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWe receive new lots every week, packed directly by the producers. You cannot find fresher green tea than here! Whether you’re looking for an exquisite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/green-tea-regions\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/green-tea-regions\"\u003eYame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edento hon gyokuro, the sweet flavor of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/green-tea-regions\"\u003eChiran\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esencha or something more unique like that of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/green-tea-regions\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/green-tea-regions\"\u003eMiyazaki’s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epanfried kamairicha, we have a tea for you. Enjoy a memorable experience and travel to Japan with every sip of these exceptional teas.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mirai","title":"MIRAI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of Sae-midori and Yabukita cultivars, MIRAI is a complex and perfectly balanced sencha from Yame that greets you from the moment you open its bag with a rich and aromatic aroma with hints of red fruits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts long, needle-like leaves are delicate and shiny. In the cup, MIRAI has notes of steamed vegetables. Its rich green-yellow liquor leaves a coating mouthfeel and lingering sweetness typical of Yame sencha, with a nice touch of astringency that highlights its sweetness. For more details and steeping recommendations, you can read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/blogs\/tasting-corner\/mirai-tea-tasting-by-alex-ahearn\"\u003ethe in-depth review prepared by our tea taster Alex\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 80g bags\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Washi wrapped 80g GR (2.82 OZ)","offer_id":41980404629739,"sku":"YASEN-MIRAI","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain bag 80g GR (2.82 OZ)","offer_id":41980404596971,"sku":"YASEN-MIRAI","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk 5 x 80g (15% off)","offer_id":41980404662507,"sku":"YASEN-MIRAI","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gift Box (2x80g)","offer_id":47142660702443,"sku":null,"price":4600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/white-washi-mirai.jpg?v=1780023613"},{"product_id":"competition-sencha-and-gyokuro-double-box","title":"GYOKURO \u0026 SENCHA SET (125g)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis gift box is another creation of Koga san in Yame and is made of 125g of Yame sencha (in the silver cylinder) and 125g of Dento hon gyokuro (golden cylinder). Rewarded with the top prize at Fukuoka prefecture tea competition in their respective categories, they are two competition-grade green teas. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sencha of this luxury set is light-bodied and made from yabukita cultivar.Its pale green liquor has a fragrant aroma with a hint of sweetness and bitterness. Hints of narcissus and collard greens accent notes of bean sprouts, butter lettuce, and pea tendrils. This is a great tea to pair with a light meal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dento hon gyokuro is vibrant and made with the saemidori cultivar which is highlighted by the craftsmanship of Koga san.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes of steamed zucchini, steamed spinach, and soybean balance with subtle hints of fresh almond and bamboo shoot. It is the perfect accompaniment to a meal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Japanese tea from Yame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompetition Gyokuro, Competition Sencha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuro: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Sae-midori\u003cbr\u003eSencha: Yabukita\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year unopened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 6 weeks after opening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"70%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/yame_hg100_gyokuro_chart.svg?v=1656652164\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  border: 0px;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\nwidth:100%;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"25px; 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style=\" alt=\"tea spoons\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/spoon2_60.png?v=1636186118\" margin-bottom:6px=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea for 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6g \/0.21oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\" width=\"25px;\" alt=\"water dosimeter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/dosimeter_60.png?v=1636679989\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180ml \/6.09oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"25px;\" alt=\"tea spoons\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/thermometer_60.png?v=1636679946%0A\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80C \/ 176F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"25px;\" alt=\"time icon\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/clock_60.png?v=1636680016%0A\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30-60s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"border-radius: 50%; border: 8px solid silver; max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu_tea_koga.jpg?v=1636071722\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKUMIKO KOGA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/koga-kumiko\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" target=\"blank\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"buttonikkyu buttonleaflet\"\u003ePRODUCER FULL PROFILE \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41980404793579,"sku":"YAGYOBXHG-100","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-luxury-set-HG100.jpg?v=1636012544"},{"product_id":"sayaka","title":"SAYAKA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully selected by Tea Master Kiya san, this single-origin, first-flush white tea leaves an unforgettable impression with its powerful umami and sweetness, with no hint of bitterness or astringency.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend letting the water cool down to 60C before pouring over the leaves to enjoy its incredible flavour balance and its silken round texture that will linger in your mouth for a long time. With its high levels of caffeine, it is a tea more suitable for an exceptional morning start.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon’t hesitate to brew it three or four times in a row, and like with gyokuro, dress up its pale green and golden leaves with salt or ponzu dressing for a delicious and healthy snack afterwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike our two other white teas from Yame, SAYAKA is a wonderful experience for green tea lovers. Also called ‘natural gyokuro’ by tea professionals, it is the perfect introduction to the taste and flavour world of gyokuro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain bag 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":41980406268139,"sku":"YAWHI-03W","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":41980406235371,"sku":"YAWHI-03W","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yame Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":44115330400491,"sku":"YAWHI-03W","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gift Box (4x50g)","offer_id":47142660899051,"sku":null,"price":11200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu-tea-white-washi-2023-sayaka.jpg?v=1686192344"},{"product_id":"competition-sencha-in-luxury-gift-box","title":"Competition Sencha Box","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA luxury gift box with 160g of competition-grade sencha from Yame, winner of national tea awards. Smooth, aromatic, with a silky finish, made from Yabukita cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSelected and prepared by tea master Koga san, this award ­winning sencha will impress all green tea connoisseurs. Packed in an elegant silver can and nested in a traditional, wooden box with hand­written calligraphy, the perfect gift for green tea lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all of our gift sets, this tea is prepared at time of order by the producer to guarantee perfect freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41980406497515,"sku":"YAGYOBXHA50","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-luxury-set-HA50-2.jpg?v=1648711397"},{"product_id":"hakusei","title":"HAKUSEI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIt took Takaki san over four years of hard work to be able to harvest the first leaves of his Japanese white tea HAKUSEI. As soon as we had our first sip, HAKUSEI became one of the all-time favorites of our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA strong umami presence, followed by a reserved bitterness, will leave you with an unforgettable impression. Both are later overtaken by a gentle and long-lasting sweet and slightly floral finish. Takaki san’s preferred preparation parameters highlight the delicate balance between the tea’s dynamic umami, vegetal characteristics, and balance of sweetness and bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis tea is rare not only because it is white tea, but also because the trees were carefully bred by Takaki san to create a unique increase in the number of produced leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Alex's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/blogs\/tasting-corner\/hakusei-tea-tasting-by-alex-ahearn\"\u003ein-depth tasting review of HAKUSEI\u003c\/a\u003e in our tasting corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJapanese Tea Advisor Ricardo Caicedo gave high praise to HAKUSEI on his website My Japanese Green Tea. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myjapanesegreentea.com\/ikkyu-hakusei\"\u003eCheck out his review!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/news-en\/exclusive-new-product-discover-rare-white-tea-from-yame\"\u003eFind out more about what makes Japanese white tea so special here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain bag 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":41980406661355,"sku":"YAWHI-02W","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":41980406628587,"sku":"YAWHI-02W","price":3350.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yame Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":44101294096619,"sku":"YAWHI-02W","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/white-washi-hakusei.jpg?v=1780017092"},{"product_id":"hoshino-sencha-gyokuro-box","title":"GYOKURO \u0026 SENCHA SET III","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\nAA delicious and original green tea set, combining 125g of premium gyokuro and 2 x 125g of premium sencha, among the best that Hoshinomura-grown tea has to offer. Hoshino is a remote village located deep in the mountains of Yame area, in Fukuoka. With its morning fogs and crisp rivers, its micro-climate makes it perfect to grow a premium green tea that has made its reputation throughout Japan.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe perfect balance between umami and sweetness of these teas will delight all green tea connoisseurs. Their strength and long-lasting taste make them unforgettable. Both can be re-brewed several times.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Japanese tea from Chiran and Yame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Gyokuro, Premium Sencha, Competition Sencha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuro: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha: Sae-Midori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year unopened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 6 weeks after opening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003cbr\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  border: 0px;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\nwidth:100%;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/spoon2_60.png?v=1636186118\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px; style=\" margin-bottom:6px=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea for 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8g \/0.28oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/dosimeter_60.png?v=1636679989\" alt=\"water dosimeter\" width=\"25px;\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40ml \/1.35oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/thermometer_60.png?v=1636679946%0A\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40-50C \/ 104-122F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/clock_60.png?v=1636680016%0A\" alt=\"time icon\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e120-180s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003cbr\u003eSencha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/spoon2_60.png?v=1636186118\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px; style=\" margin-bottom:6px=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea for 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6g \/0.21oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/dosimeter_60.png?v=1636679989\" alt=\"water dosimeter\" width=\"25px;\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180ml \/6.09oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/thermometer_60.png?v=1636679946%0A\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e70C \/ 158F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/clock_60.png?v=1636680016%0A\" alt=\"time icon\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu_tea_koga.jpg?v=1636071722\" style=\"border-radius: 50%; border: 8px solid silver; max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKUMIKO KOGA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/koga-kumiko\" target=\"blank\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"buttonikkyu buttonleaflet\"\u003ePRODUCER FULL PROFILE \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41980406989035,"sku":"YAGYOBXMG100","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-sencha-gyokurobox-3-0642_square.jpg?v=1636012633"},{"product_id":"miyako","title":"MIYAKO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis competition-grade dento hon gyokuro from Yame is a precious and rare jewel that should be treated with great care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of multiple national awards, this elegant gyokuro combines extraordinary sweetness and umami for an unforgettable experience, and maybe encapsulate the very soul of green tea.Hand-picked at the end of May and the result of years of work for the tea masters of Koga cha gyo, this fine tea takes you to a wonderful journey deep in the mountains and tea fields of Yame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can brew for two cups, starting at 20ml each, then increase the temperature and water quantity for the next brewings. Can be easily brewed 3 times !\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Sampler 10 Gr (0.34 OZ)","offer_id":41980407513323,"sku":"YAGYO-05W","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain bag 50 Gr (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":41980407546091,"sku":"YAGYO-05W","price":8400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/IKKYU-TEA-Gyokuro-miyako-square.jpg?v=1636012659"},{"product_id":"miya","title":"MIYA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIYA is a refined dento hon gyokuro made by Kogacha Gyo in Yame. The tea highlights the wonders of the saemidori cultivar with its rich umami characteristics and highly fragrant and sweet aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex notes of nori, fresh cut grass, and asparagus accent this tea’s light-hued liquor. As this tea is enjoyed, subtle notes of persimmon, edamame, and sweet pea will continue to develop over many steeps.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacked with caffeine, this premium dento  gyokuro should be enjoyed in the late morning or early afternoon. 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The box includes a detailed description of each tea, brewing instructions and the producers' profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Japanese tea from Oita and Yame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality and Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Grade Organic Sencha, Competition Organic Sencha, Premium organic Tamaryokucha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 x 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConservation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 year unopened, within 6 weeks after opening\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188922650859,"sku":"ORGANIC-BOX-1","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-luxury_box_excellence-white-square.jpg?v=1639388921"},{"product_id":"satsuki","title":"SATSUKI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWith SATSUKI, we bring you one of the crown jewels of tea master Kiya san. Grown and handpicked in Yame, this dento Hon Gyokuro is an extraordinary blend of the rare and exceptional Kirari31 cultivar and the sweeter Saemidori, the two best cultivars for making gyokuro. Thanks to the skills of Kiya san, you will go on an unforgettable taste and flavor journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOne of the main features of Kirari31 cultivar is the thicker mesophyll of its leaves that yields an exceptional level of rich and savory umami. The Saemidori cultivar brings floral and fruity notes to the cup. From the first sip, you will enjoy a savory broth-like feeling on your tongue, similar to traditional dashi soup, as well as edamame and chestnut notes. The round liquor will linger for a long while on your palate, with just the right level of astringency afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eUp to five brews can be prepared with a gyokuro of such exceptional quality. We recommend following Kiya san’s steeping instructions for the first three brews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIf you’d like to learn more about Yame dento hon gyokuro, you can visit our special page about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/dento-hon-gyokuro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGyokuro here\u003c\/a\u003e as well as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/en\/yame-the-valley-of-green-tea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYame tea page\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Brewed at only 40C, SATORI yields great notes of iodine and fresh grass that will stay on your palate long after you have finished your cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teaformeplease.com\/ikkyu-satori-gyokuro\/\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead the review of SATORI\u003c\/a\u003e 2021 made by award-winning tea blogger Nicole at Tea for Me Please.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial Brewing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFor a single small cup (if you don't have one you can also use a sake cup, or one of our handmade \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/products\/mirakugama-hosshou?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard\u0026amp;utm_medium=product-links\u0026amp;utm_content=web\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMirakugama\u003c\/a\u003e cups) use only 3g of tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSecond brew : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e40°C (104F) 60 seconds ! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThird brew : \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e50°C (122F) 60 seconds ! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Yame Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188938281195,"sku":"YAGYO-02W","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plain bag 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188938313963,"sku":"YAGYO-02W","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76) OZ","offer_id":45732061872363,"sku":"YAGYO-02W","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"White Gift Box (4x50g)","offer_id":47142667813099,"sku":null,"price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu-tea-wrapping-yame-satori.jpg?v=1723774672"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-box-i","title":"GYOKURO BOX I","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA luxury gift box of 125g of green tea from Yame that has been elected Best Gyokuro of 2017. Selected by tea master Koga San, this award winning dento hon gyokuro (traditionally made Gyokuro) will impress all green tea connoisseurs. It comes packed in an elegant golden can with 125g of tea, nested in a traditional, wooden box with its hand­written calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare tea that Ikkyu is proud to be able to offer you today. This extraordinary gift set will delight the most demanding green tea connoisseurs and lovers. It is a very limited edition prepared by hand by the producer, make sure to order today and not miss this opportunity ! 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This emerald, needle-shaped tea embodies the wonders of Yame. It has a coating, full-bodied liquor with notes of nori, steamed artichoke hearts, and dried lily. This gyokuro should be steeped, and re-steeped, with care so that you can experience its depth and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHand-picked and following the traditional covering technique with natural rice straw mats called \"sumaki\" this Gyokuro is a must-have for all Gyokuro enthusiasts and a wonderful way to start for newcomers on the Gyokuro journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePlease take extra care with the brewing instructions, as it has to be prepared with a low temperature over a long period of time (2 minutes and half). 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Organic matcha is rare in Japan in general, and in Kyushu in particular. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves of this premium ceremonial matcha come from a single estate in southern Kagoshima, and are selected by the skilled tea masters of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Washi Wrapped 40 GR (1.41 OZ)","offer_id":42188954206443,"sku":"YAMAT-07W","price":4864.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain bag 40 GR (1.41 OZ)","offer_id":42188954239211,"sku":"YAMAT-07W","price":4364.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg bulk","offer_id":47205841862891,"sku":"MATSUKO-bulk","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu-tea-matsuko-new-bag.jpg?v=1688517452"},{"product_id":"tomomi","title":"TOMOMI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTOMOMI is another special and organic kamairicha made by Miyazaki san in Miyazaki. A blend of the Yabukita and Kanaya Midori cultivars, this panfired tea has notes of toasted hazelnut and toasted white sesame seed, carried by notes of butter lettuce and dried nori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyazaki san’s kamairicha can be steeped multiple times which makes for a very enjoyable drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis organic kamairicha is the flagship product of Miyazaki Sabo. Picked at the end of May, during the first harvest, this premium tea is exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this wonderful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teaformeplease.com\/ikkyu-tomomi\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ereview\u003c\/a\u003e from famous tea blogger Nicole at Tea for me please.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain bag 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188955549931,"sku":"MIKAM-01W","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188955517163,"sku":"MIKAM-01W","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Miyazaki Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":44115332169963,"sku":"MIKAM-01W","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/white_washi_tomomi.jpg?v=1781668036"},{"product_id":"toshiro","title":"TOSHIRO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicked during the first harvest, in Miyazaki prefecture, this high-grade organic green tea is extremely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiyazaki san has created an organic Kamairicha with a blend of the Yabukita and Kanaya Midori cultivars. TOSHIRO has a comforting balance of roasted soybean, cooked bok choy, and asparagus notes. As the tea is enjoyed, the green- yellow liquor develops subtle umami characteristics and notes of toasted cashew and taro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePan-fried, TOSHIRO is still very much a green tea, with all of its antioxidants. Its freshness and sweetness come together with a subtle touch of umami for an exquisite balance, undisturbed by a pinch of bitterness. 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This tea has a silken texture with a lingering sweetness and a depth of umami characteristics. The striking liquor has notes of narcissus, blanched spinach, and sweet corn with a rich texture that can be experienced and enjoyed over many steeps. This tea is a great option for tea enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in Yame, the origin of this white tea is a Chinese tea called Hakugouginshin (also called Shirogane Silver Needle). White tea is not fermented and thus belongs to the family of green teas such as Sencha, Gyokuro, or Kabusecha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalled \"shiracha\" in Japanese, white tea is also known as \"golden sencha\" because of the pale green-yellow color of its leaves after brewing. Made in very small quantities in Japan, it is a rare product with even more health benefits than traditional green tea (up to three times more amino acids than in sencha). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/news-en\/exclusive-new-product-discover-rare-white-tea-from-yame\"\u003eYou can learn more about it here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea received several distinctions and awards. Growing white tea in Yame is still at an experimental stage and we are proud to bring you this exceptional tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more details check out this wonderful review from famous tea blogger \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teaformeplease.com\/ikkyu-white-tea-from-yame\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNicole at Tea for me please.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain bag (50g)","offer_id":47142676824299,"sku":"RWHTEA-01","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Gift Box (4x50g)","offer_id":47142676857067,"sku":"RWHTEA-02","price":11800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/Ikkyu_tea_white_tea_square_white-4077-e1569587124849.jpg?v=1639389211"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-sencha-set","title":"GYOKURO \u0026 SENCHA SET II","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\nA luxury gift box of two unique green tea from Yame (130g each), one gyokuro and one sencha. Made by tea master Koga san, this dento hon gyokuro (traditionally made gyokuro with leaves shaded by rice straw) and this premium sencha served aboard the deluxe train \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisetrain-sevenstars.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e“Seven Stars in Kyushu”\u003c\/a\u003e will impress all green tea connoisseurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked in two elegant cans, the set is presented in a box. This beautiful gift set will delight green tea connoisseurs and lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sencha can also be purchased separately in 100g bags (sencha MAIKI).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Japanese tea from Chiran and Yame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Gyokuro, Premium Sencha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuro: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha: Sae-Midori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year unopened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 6 weeks after opening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003cbr\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"25px; 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Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/koga-kumiko\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"buttonikkyu buttonleaflet\"\u003ePRODUCER FULL PROFILE \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188963578091,"sku":"YAGYOSENBX EG-50","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-luxury-box2-5017_square-e1569577566241.jpg?v=1639389222"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-china-set","title":"GYOKURO \u0026 CHINA SET","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and exceptional luxury gift box of made of 100g of the competition-grade, award-winning dento hon gyokuro of tea master Koga san, also available in 50g and 10g smaller bags (see our product \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.myshopify.com\/products\/miyako\"\u003eMIYAKO\u003c\/a\u003e). Dento hon gyokuro is a speciality of Yame area, today the only region in Japan that still grows the 'king of teas' in the traditional way, under the shade of rice straw. The red GI label on the box proves that this gyokuro was grown and made according to this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext to the elegant can containing the gyokuro, a beautiful set of white porcelain from Arita (Saga pref., Kyushu), one of the most famous porcelain-making areas of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis set includes a small tea pot (kyusu) that incorporates a steel mesh, with a perfect size for brewing gyokuro, as well as two small cups and a water cooler (yuzamashi) where you will transfer the boiled water before pouring it on the leaves inside the pot, once it has reached 50 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique gift box will delight the most demanding gyokuro lovers.  It is a limited edition prepared by the producer, make sure to order today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea pot capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea cup capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater cooler capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188970524907,"sku":"YAGYOBX-CS100","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-yame-gyokuro-box2-square-x.jpg?v=1639389282"},{"product_id":"hoshino-gyokuro-and-sencha-double-box","title":"GYOKURO \u0026 SENCHA SET IV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\nFrom the small mountainous area of Hoshinomura (Yame), renowned for its gyokuro, this beautiful and luxurious gift set combines 160g of premium gyokuro and 160g of premium sencha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you open the bag, you will enjoy the nutty aroma of the gyokuro, as well as its fine needles and deep emerald green. Rich and full on the palate, its powerful umami and sweet taste are complemented by slightly oaky notes that will remind you of dashi broth. Its long after taste has a subtle bitterness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sencha has a sweet and delicate aroma. Its fine needles and deep green are delightful. Brewed, its emerald color is beautiful, its umami is subtle. A delicate green tea, sweet and with no trace of bitterness.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Japanese tea from Chiran and Yame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality and Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Gyokuro, Premium Sencha, Competition Sencha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGyokuro: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYabukita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha: Sae-Midori\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year unopened\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal tasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e within 6 weeks after opening\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGyokuro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/yame_hg100_gyokuro_chart.svg?v=1656652164\" width=\"70%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/spoon2_60.png?v=1636186118\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px; 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style=\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTea for 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6g \/0.21oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/dosimeter_60.png?v=1636679989\" alt=\"water dosimeter\" width=\"25px;\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180ml \/6.09oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/thermometer_60.png?v=1636679946%0A\" alt=\"tea spoons\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e80C \/ 176F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 60px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/clock_60.png?v=1636680016%0A\" alt=\"time icon\" width=\"25px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTime\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30-60s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flexikkyutable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu_tea_koga.jpg?v=1636071722\" style=\"border-radius: 50%; border: 8px solid silver; max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column50\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKUMIKO KOGA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eKoga Kumiko san represents the fourth generation at her family business KOGACHA GYO in Yame, Fukuoka. Working alongside her mother, president of the company, and her father, director of operations, she is a tea instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDedicated to lead her company through the challenges of the green tea industry in the 21st century, she is in charge of overseas sales. She also travels around the world to give tea seminars to introduce Yame green tea to foreign tea lovers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/koga-kumiko\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"buttonikkyu buttonleaflet\"\u003ePRODUCER FULL PROFILE \u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188970688747,"sku":"YAGYOBXHH80","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-gyokuro-sencha-box-5973-square.jpg?v=1639389293"},{"product_id":"jiro","title":"JIRO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis premium organic houjicha is comprised of lightly roasted, golden-hued stems made from the highest-grade, first-harvest kukicha (shiraore). Its fragrant, cedar-like aroma is followed by a sweet, light-bodied liquor. The tea is accented with notes of maple sap, toasted hazelnut, and light caramel. This comforting tea is the perfect tea to enjoy with a meal or to end your day with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eYou can enjoy the whole leaves brewed with either hot water or cold water (using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/matcha-accessories\"\u003eone of the filter-in bottles available here\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJIRO houjicha comes in whole leaves and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/product\/jiro-powder\/\" title=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/collections\/houjicha\/products\/jiro-powder\"\u003ein powder\u003c\/a\u003e, which is perfect to bake cakes and cookies, to make houjicha latte or simply mixed with cold or hot water to prepare it on the go or at the office. Like with matcha, powdered houjicha gives you the chance to ingest the entire tea leaves, and so you benefit from all their nutrients!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJIRO is made by Irie san in Yame, according to the same strict rules he uses for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/product\/sencha-jun\/\" title=\"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/products\/jun\"\u003ebest-selling high-grade sencha, JUN\u003c\/a\u003e: zero pesticides, zero chemicals, respectful of the soil and the environment that allows his tea leaves to grow strong and beautiful at the top of Yame mountains. And don't forget to pair JIRO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/news-en\/satay-with-vegetables-and-noodles\" title=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/news-en\/satay-with-vegetables-and-noodles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewith Mariëlla's Satay recipe\u003c\/a\u003e !\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRoasted in porcelain pot over charcoal, houjicha is made from green tea leaves and stems that have been steamed. Houjicha is still green tea despite its chestnut color that will remind you of black tea. The fermentation process has been stopped, so you benefit from the full power of green tea antioxidants. Super easy to prepare, you simply pour boiling water over it and let it brew for 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe roasting process lowers the caffeine contents of the tea, and so houjicha has next to no bitterness and it can be enjoyed anytime during the day by everyone. Very affordable yet delicious, houjicha is loved by families and tea farmers throughout Japan, especially during meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e*Due to the packaging size, JIRO (whole leaves) is only available in plain bag (no washi wrapping).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain bag 100 GR (3.56 OZ)","offer_id":42188979699947,"sku":"YAHO-01W","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk 5 x 100g (15% discount)","offer_id":44101300093163,"sku":"YAHO-01W","price":6162.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-houjicha-jiro-5445_square.jpg?v=1639389374"},{"product_id":"jiro-powder","title":"JIRO Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJIRO powder is a premium organic houjicha (or hojicha) made by Irie san in Yame, according to the same strict rules he uses for our best-selling high-grade sencha, JUN: zero pesticides, zero chemicals, respectful of the soil and the environment that allows his tea leaves to grow strong and beautiful at the top of Yame mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eJIRO powder is nicely roasted and expertly processed and ground. Made with the same highest-grade, first-harvest kukicha (shiraore) as the whole leaves. The quality of this balanced, fine powder is apparent with every cup. It is the perfect option for making hot and iced lattes and for baking and cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOur houjicha JIRO comes in whole leaves and in powder, which is perfect to bake cakes and cookies, to make houjicha latte or simply mixed with cold or hot water to prepare it on the go or at the office. Like with matcha, powdered houjicha gives you the chance to ingest the entire tea leaves, and so you benefit from all their nutrients! You prepare it like you would a matcha, with a bowl and a whisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRoasted in porcelain pot over charcoal, houjicha is made from green tea leaves and stems that have been steamed (shiraore). Houjicha is still green tea despite its chestnut color that will remind you of black tea. The fermentation process has been stopped, so you benefit from the full power of green tea antioxidants. Super easy to prepare, you simply pour nearly boiling water over it and let it brew for 30 seconds. The roasting process lowers the caffeine contents of the tea, and so houjicha has next to no bitterness and it can be enjoyed anytime during the day by everyone. Very affordable yet delicious, houjicha is loved by families and tea farmers throughout Japan, especially during meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make houjicha latte (1 serving):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e- mix JIRO organic houjicha powder (1 tea spoon) with 60ml of hot water in a cup or matcha bowl, and whisk it\u003cbr\u003e- add the sweetener of your choice (optional)\u003cbr\u003e- pour cold or hot milk, to taste (and add a couple of ice cubes for ice houjicha latte)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Washi Wrapped 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188980027627,"sku":"YAHO-02W","price":2580.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plain bag 50 GR (1.76 OZ)","offer_id":42188980060395,"sku":"YAHO-02W","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain bag 100 GR (3.52 OZ)","offer_id":46736082272491,"sku":null,"price":3750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/ikkyu-tea-houjicha-leaves-square_800.jpg?v=1639389387"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-box-limited-edition","title":"GYOKURO - LIMITED BOX","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited edition, competition-grade dento hon gyokuro gift box is the precious jewel of Kiya san, in the town of Hoshino in Yame where growing gyokuro is a long-established tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, Kiya san prepared a blend made with mostly Sae midori cultivar shaded with straw mats, it is hand-picked during the first harvest and produced in very small quantities. Its beautiful leaves are shaped like perfect long needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first brew is done at very low temperatures. It yields a concentration of elegance and sweetness typical of gyokuro. Its round and rich taste swirls around the mouth and leaves a long and delicious lingering feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional and rare tea for the most demanding green tea connoisseurs. The leaves can be re-brewed up to four or five times, like a sencha, and make for a delicious snack with a little pinch of salt, or ponzu sauce. Sold in five bags of eight grams each, in a beautiful wooden box signed by Kiya san.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis gyokuro enjoys the exclusive Japan Geographical Indication \"GI\" mark, proving that it was grown and processed according to Yame dento hon gyokuro traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188980158699,"sku":"YAGYO-LTDBOX","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/products\/kyia_the_special_edition-5438_square.jpg?v=1639389400"},{"product_id":"miyuki","title":"MIYUKI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025 harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic matcha is rare in Japan in general, and in Kyushu in particular. Selected by the highly skilled team of Koga Cha Gyo in Yame, the leaves of this competition-grade organic matcha come from Kagoshima. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked during the first harvest of the year, this ceremonial matcha is a true gem that will win the hearts of the most demanding matcha lovers. Its deep emerald color will impress you, along with its sweetness, perfumed notes and savory umami. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its light touch of astringency and creamy aftertaste, this matcha offers you a refined experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may enjoy this tea by itself or pair it with a wagashi, a piece of chocolate, or a dark chocolate truffle. This matcha may also be paired with light seafood dishes or with a semi-soft cheese like smoked gouda or havarti, or sifted onto a salad with spring greens and fresh fruit, like strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more information and guidance on MIYUKI, you can enjoy the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikkyu-tea.com\/news-en\/miyuki-tea-tasting-by-alex-ahearn\"\u003ecomplete review by Alex Ahearn\u003c\/a\u003e in our tasting corner. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"Aluminum can 40 GR (1.41 OZ)","offer_id":42188986712299,"sku":"YAMAT-10","price":5100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain bag 40 GR (1.41 OZ)","offer_id":43984450945259,"sku":"YAMAT-08P","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu-tea-miyuki-new-can-8.jpg?v=1732157284"},{"product_id":"koji","title":"KOJI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 first harvest \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Yabukita cultivar, this organic fukamushi (deep-steamed) tamaryokucha produced by Takahashi-san has a vibrant green liquor. 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