{"product_id":"japanese-matcha-superior-high-grade","title":"Japanese Matcha, Superior High grade","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"757\"\u003eThis high-grade Japanese matcha comes from the organic tea fields of \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eKawane, Shizuoka Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan’s most respected tea-growing regions. The plantation lies at an elevation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e178.5 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e and the leaves were harvested in late \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eJuly 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tea is made primarily from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eYabukita cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, blended with \u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eSayamakaori\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the leaves are \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"624\"\u003emechanically plucked\u003c\/strong\u003e. After processing, the matcha is finished using \u003cstrong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"711\"\u003etraditional brick furnace roasting\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving depth and stability to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eThe powder is a bright, deep green, with a very fine, smooth fraction. The aroma is intense and fresh, dominated by grassy and seaweed notes, with a sharp, clean vegetal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThe first and second harvest blend of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eSayamakaori–Yabukita\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003epowerful vegetal profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003ered berries\u003c\/strong\u003e. The brewed matcha is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003efull-bodied and viscous\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003esilky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. A gentle grassy bitterness appears briefly and then unfolds into a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003elong, juicy aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e. The overall character is vibrant, fresh, and well-balanced—distinct but never aggressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eThis is a vigorous matcha with smooth texture and rich leaf-green flavor, suitable for both strong koicha and light usucha. An excellent choice for those who appreciate clarity, depth, and elegance in matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e2 g of matcha (2 chashaku scoops)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a pre-warmed tea bowl.\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eAdd \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e30 ml of water at 80°C\u003c\/strong\u003e and whisk with a chasen until all lumps dissolve.\u003cbr data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eThen add \u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003e40 ml more water\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing to whisk until a thick foam forms.\u003cbr data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eDrink immediately after preparation to avoid bitterness as it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eNutritional Information (per 100 g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eEnergy: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e237 kcal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eProtein: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e29.6 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eFat: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e5.3 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eCarbohydrates: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003e39.5 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eSodium: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e6 mg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eSalt: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moychay","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":67018678763565,"sku":"32511","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":67018678796333,"sku":"32512","price":346.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":67018678829101,"sku":"97038","price":677.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5758\/4429\/files\/moychay_20228_e170dd92-c773-4b50-8dd8-f67cbfa92646.jpg?v=1783815949","url":"https:\/\/atlanta.moychay.com\/products\/japanese-matcha-superior-high-grade","provider":"Moychay Atlanta LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}