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Very strong aroma of green vegetables and seaweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 140°F; Steep: 150 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 160°F; Steep 60 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558611159,"sku":"1302","price":30.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506858614942,"sku":"1303","price":218.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/gyokuro-suimei2019.jpg?v=1756840423"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-kin","title":"Gyokuro Kin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDen's Gyokuro Kin is a cup of affordable luxury. It has the elegance and beauty of the famed gyokuro teas and a great harmony of natural sweetness and slight bitterness and astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Asahina, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a gentle bitterness and umami mouth feel that progressively becomes slightly sweet and astringent, resulting in a well-balance cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 160°F; Steep: 150 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 60 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558578391,"sku":"1305","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506875326622,"sku":"1306","price":120.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/gyokuro-kin2019.jpg?v=1756840422"},{"product_id":"karigane-hojicha","title":"Karigane Hojicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarigane Hojicha is lightly roasted karigane. Karigane is kukicha made from gyokuro, Japan's top grade of green tea. The result is a hojicha with an exceptional taste and good umami. Compared to our Hojicha Gold, the Karigane Hojicha has the same roasted flavor with virtually zero bitterness. Plus, you will experience a deep after taste on your tongue and aroma through the nose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Asahina, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to our Karigane, it has a good level of umami but unlike karigane, it has a toasted vegetable flavor. Also unlike regular hojicha, a subtle roasted note gently lingers for awhile in your mouth. It is a hojicha, but somewhat more elegant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: Boiled; Steep: 30 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a cup of Iced Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteep as directed for hot tea. Once you brew it, put ice into the cup to lock in the aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558480087,"sku":"1614","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":46260578713815,"sku":"1615","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/karigane-hojicha2019.jpg?v=1756840419"},{"product_id":"karigane-gyokuro-kukicha","title":"Karigane (Gyokuro Kukicha)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKukicha is usually made from the stems and stalks of sencha. In the Kyoto area, kukicha is called \"karigane\" and is made from gyokuro. Den's Karigane is made of 100% first flush gyokuro kukicha grown in Asahina, Shizuoka -- one of the prestige gyokuro producing areas of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro leaves contain higher levels of theanine than sencha leaves. Theanine gives the tea a slightly sweet umami profile. Kukicha (\"twig tea\") is known to contain higher levels theanine than the leaves themselves. Consequently, you can imagine that the stems of gyokuro, a tea that already has much theanine, would have even more. Therefore, you might find that Den's Karigane has more umami than gyokuro while still having gyokuro's seaweed like aroma and flavor. 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