{"title":"Japanese Green Tea","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivation of tea is believed to have begun in Japan in 815AD. Tea growers in Japan focus primarily on the production of green teas however there are some that are offering black and oolong teas now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacture of green tea in Japan is quite different than that of most other countries in that the majority of their teas are machine picked and nearly all their tea growing areas are on well manicured rolling hills. Japanese green tea leaves are quite distinct with their needle-like shape and deep green color from being steamed during processing. While Japanese green teas tend to be more expensive than others, they usually lend themselves to more than one or two extra steepings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyokuro-asahi","title":"Japan Gyokuro Asahi Green Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. Tea growing is thought to have begun here in the 8th century. While other countries grow their tea bushes on hillsides and pick teas by hand, Japanese gardens are meticulously planted in rows along hills close to natural water sources. Although some teas are hand-picked in Japan, most of the tea grown here is mechanically picked and processed using high tech machinery. Also, unlike other countries that designate their teas by regions or estates, Japanese teas are generally sold by styles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso known as Jade dew, this is a highly prized tea from Japan. The long, needle-shaped, deep-green leaves are produced from tea bushes that are shaded at the end of April, when the buds are about to bloom, and then harvested from only selected soft leaves. When the bushes show signs of new growth, black netting is placed over the bushes so that they are shaded from 90% of the sun. They continue to grow for approximately 20 days before they are then plucked. This shade grown method produces a tea with a higher caffeine, chlorophyll, and theanine content than other green teas, which leads to a sweet, milder tasting tea. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduction of this type of tea officially began in 1835 by the Yamamotoyama tea company. Gyokuro has a stronger aroma and more mellow taste than Sencha. Unlike Sencha, which is generally plucked from the Yabukita cultivar, Gyokuro comes from the Asahi tea bush cultivar as well as the cultivars Okumidori, Yamakai, and Saemidori. 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Also, unlike other countries that designate their teas by regions or estates, Japanese teas are generally sold by styles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenmaicha Green tea is a mixture of a Sencha and popped Genmai (hulled rice kernels), yielding a light brown tea with very unique taste! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 175º - steep for 1-2 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haelssen \u0026 Lyon","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795264082146,"sku":"T0115     4TIN","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794832330978,"sku":"T0115     16","price":49.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/products\/genmaicha_xl_e02b0599-3f48-4b16-b882-f39593fd8fab.jpg?v=1651771284"},{"product_id":"japanese-sencha","title":"Japan Sencha Green Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. Tea growing is thought to have begun here in the 8th century. While other countries grow their tea bushes on hillsides and pick teas by hand, Japanese gardens are meticulously planted in rows along hills close to natural water sources. Although some teas are hand-picked in Japan, most of the tea grown here is mechanically picked and processed using high tech machinery. Also, unlike other countries that designate their teas by regions or estates, Japanese teas are generally sold by styles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Sencha Green Tea is the most popular green tea in Japan. Grown in full sun, sencha leaves are harvested 3 or 4 times a year, approximately every 45 days. These long leaves produce a splendid tea with a subtle mixture of sweetness, bitterness and fresh green scent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 165-170º - steep for 1-2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherVeg.png?v=1758209440\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haelssen \u0026 Lyon","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795265556706,"sku":"T0176     4TIN","price":20.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794833707234,"sku":"T0176     16","price":65.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/products\/japansencha_xl_8b137054-b3ac-4873-a9fe-5ff8cfdbed5f.jpg?v=1651771335"},{"product_id":"japanese-sencha-organic-green-grade-b","title":"Japan Sencha Grade B, Organic Green Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. 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The tea brews to a light green cup with a hint of earthiness and a smooth fresh sweet taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherORGVeg.png?v=1758209439\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yawatayachaho Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795304452322,"sku":"T1053     4TIN","price":21.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794904682722,"sku":"T1053     16","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/T1053Square_b59163f8-3060-4eeb-8c81-5191b2097b24.jpg?v=1697150244"},{"product_id":"japanese-kukicha-organic-green","title":"Japan Kukicha Organic Green Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. 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The tea cups to a pale green color with a medium body and a sweet barley-like taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherORGVeg.png?v=1758209439\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yawatayachaho Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"4 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795304550626,"sku":"T1054     4TIN","price":21.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794904879330,"sku":"T1054     16","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/T1054Square_a62b451c-2fb6-4ce3-8798-5ddaf9b53698.jpg?v=1697150143"},{"product_id":"japanese-houjicha-organic","title":"Japan Houjicha Organic Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. 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The large broad brown leaves have a woodsy aroma and produce a dark golden cup with a smooth, earthy, toasty, slightly malty taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrew tea at 180º - steep for 2 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/files\/icons_-_kosherORGVeg.png?v=1758209439\" alt=\"\" width=\"235\" height=\"75\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yawatayachaho Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Ounce Tin","offer_id":42795314446562,"sku":"T1103     4TIN","price":20.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":42794910482658,"sku":"T1103     16","price":89.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/8777\/0850\/products\/JapanHougOrganic_xl.jpg?v=1653417258"},{"product_id":"japanese-genmaicha-organic-green","title":"Japan Genmaicha Organic Green Tea - WS","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan, with its warm climate and ample rain, is a perfect environment for tea growing. 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Tea growing is thought to have begun here in the 8th century. While other countries grow their tea bushes on hillsides and pick teas by hand, Japanese gardens are meticulously planted in rows along hills close to natural water sources. Although some teas are hand-picked in Japan, most of the tea grown here is mechanically picked and processed using high tech machinery. Also, unlike other countries that designate their teas by regions or estates, Japanese teas are generally sold by styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is air shipped directly from Japan from a grower with over 100 years of experience in producing award winning teas.  Their operation is based in the western part of the Shizuoka Prefecture in the mountains in Morimachi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKabuse, like Gyokuro, is a shade grown tea. The leaves are hand picked and shaded half as long as Gyokuro, approximately 7-10 days. 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