{"product_id":"chidori","title":"CHIDORI","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHIDORI is the final addition of our collection of 2026 limited-edition of premium organic koucha made by Harashima san in Yame. Only 40 bags of 30g were made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOn the nose, CHIDORI is a delightful bouquet. Reminiscent of white flowers, cranberries, and oranges, with some reviewers suggesting mango and almond notes. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlthough its Assam lineage suggests a tart astringency, CHIDORI instead creates a luscious mouthwatering sensation without any of the sharpness one might expect. The aftertaste is barely herbaceous, with a powerful sweetness and refreshing feeling. Once finished, a winter cookie fragrance lingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCHIDORI is unusual, with a fullness that is not accompanied by richness, per say--that can be found in our other, more buttery koucha offerings from Chiyonoen--but instead is deeply refreshing. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis outstanding koucha is made from the exquisite Izumi cultivar, one of the rarest cultivars in Japan, which yields a delicate, floral and light-bodied liquor, which is typically amber, clear, and bright, in short, consistent with its name, \"fountain.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarashima san's koucha originates from tea leaves cultivated in the Yame mountains at 500 meters elevation, where cool mountain air and mineral-rich soil develop the tea's distinctive character.  Each year, the master producer creates limited experimental batches, yielding only a handful of kilograms of each release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis represents a rare opportunity to experience a small-batch, artisanal koucha crafted with precision and care. IKKYU is honored to share Harashima san's work with Japanese koucha enthusiasts worldwide. We hope you will enjoy this tea as much as we did so that we may ask Harashima san to make it again next year !\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikkyu Tea","offers":[{"title":"WASHI WRAPPED 30g (1.05oz)","offer_id":49415583367403,"sku":"HARAKOU-03","price":212.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PLAIN BAG 30g (1.05oz)","offer_id":49415583400171,"sku":"HARAKOU-03","price":178.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/9834\/5195\/files\/ikkyu-tea-washi-new-obi_chidori.jpg?v=1789535548","url":"https:\/\/shop.ikkyu-tea.com\/en-hk\/products\/chidori","provider":"Ikkyu Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}