{"product_id":"uji-farm-direct-wakocha","title":"Uji Karigane Kabuse Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUji Karigane Kabuse Tea – Limited Single-Garden Stem Tea, Completely Different from Regular Sencha!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is not leaf tea – it’s a rare stem tea (Karigane) hand-selected from Uji’s finest gardens. The plants are shaded for two weeks before harvest (Kabuse method), dramatically increasing theanine levels for an exquisitely refined flavour: intense floral aroma, lingering sweetness, and silky smoothness with zero bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest difference from ordinary sencha\u003c\/strong\u003e Sencha is made from leaves and tends to be grassy and astringent. Karigane, made from tender stems, is gentle, sweet, and velvety – perfect for those who love elegant Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle nutty notes, fresh floral fragrance, soft and lasting sweetness. Highly recommended for fans of Longjing, Biluochun, or Si Ji Chun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot brew: 3–4 g tea + 120–150 mL water at 80 °C → bright, fresh sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold brew: 4–5 g tea + 300 mL room-temperature water → delicate floral notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e Single garden in Kyoto Uji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eJapan Loose-leaf 50 g tin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach year the tea master adjusts the process – a true once-in-a-lifetime experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e----------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest before Date: 12 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWholesale prices can be provided for restaurants\/coffee shops\/IG stores, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/pages\/%E8%81%AF%E7%B5%A1%E6%88%91%E5%80%91\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MatchaEasy","offers":[{"title":"50g can","offer_id":51608643305703,"sku":"NGT105-50","price":112.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0395\/4671\/6327\/files\/uji-wakocha-loose-leaves.png?v=1791789677","url":"https:\/\/matchaeasy.com\/en\/products\/uji-farm-direct-wakocha","provider":"MatchaEasy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}