{"title":"Benifuki (Mariko)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wakoucha-mariko","title":"Wakoucha Mariko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea is called Wakoucha Mariko. \u003cem\u003eWa\u003c\/em\u003e means \"Japan\" and \u003cem\u003ekoucha\u003c\/em\u003e means \"red tea\" in Japanese. Though, in the West, we might call this a black tea, in Japan black tea is called \"red tea\" because of its color. Hence the name, \"koucha\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wakoucha is produced in the Mariko area in Shizuoka where Japanese black tea history and production began over 100 years ago. While Wakoucha Mariko is not only rare, it has an elegant flavor and an aroma that we found to be soothing. It is good as a straight tea or with milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Mariko, Shizuoka \u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush \u003cbr\u003eSpecies: Benifuki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant and calming, mild bodied, very fragrant and smooth. We found it to have little to no bitterness and astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp)\/4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Boiled; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep: 3 min.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Steep\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 1.5 min\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527559495895,"sku":"4601","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37504749371550,"sku":"4602","price":153.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/wakocha-mariko2019.jpg?v=1756840440"}],"url":"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/benifuki-mariko.oembed","provider":"Den's Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}