{"title":"Hoshino, Yame","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"koicha-hoshino-20g","title":"Koicha Hoshino","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis koicha matcha is produced in the renown Hoshino village where premium gyokuro and matcha are grown in rich soil nurtured by the morning mist. This richness can even be detected in the aroma of the dry matcha, which reminded us of white chocolate. This matcha owes its complex flavor to three different cultivars: Saemidori, Okumidori, and Yabukita. Saemidori contributes to the tea's emerald-green color, while Yabukita helps to provide boldness to the tea. It could be said that this boldness is counter-balanced by the mellow flavor of Okumidori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoshino Village, Yame\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita, Okumidori, Saemidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe felt there was a strong roast to this tea, unique from other matcha we have offered previously. We also noticed a portobello mushroom flavor and thickness with just a hint of something like Meyer lemon. Its rich, full mouthfeel, also known as \u003cem\u003ekokumi\u003c\/em\u003e, lingers in the mouth for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha: 1 g or 1 chashaku scoop or 1\/2 tsp\u003cbr\u003eWater: 2 oz @ 180°F\u003cbr\u003eWhisk matcha well with a chasen (bamboo whisk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn how to brew matcha, see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brewing\"\u003e\"Brewing Technique\" section of our BREWING page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor matcha recipes, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tea-recipes\"\u003eTEA RECIPES page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":44637688234199,"sku":"2201-0001","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/KoichaHoshino12.jpg?v=1762216282"},{"product_id":"usucha-honyama-20g","title":"Usucha Honyama","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough Honyama is well known for its production of great sencha, it is not quite as renowned as the other matcha production areas of Uji, Nishio or Yame (including Hoshino village). Yet matcha made in Honyama has a unique character that can remind one of fresh mountain air. It is a bit lighter in its mouthfeel and flavor when compared with the richer umami and thicker texture of other matchas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/column7-01.jpg?v=1658459082\" alt=\"shogun\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso Honyama matcha is known as the matcha loved by Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, 400 years ago. He ordered his followers to store tencha in his special tea storage barn in the cool Ikawa area, (3665 ft above sea level), to mellow its overall profile. He would then have it milled into matcha in the autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honyama, Shizuoka \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor (and overall character) reminded us of fresh mountain air. It has a smooth texture along with an elegant aftertaste and fragrant aroma. There is a noticeable seaweed flavor that may remind one of sushi nori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha: 1 g or 1 chashaku scoop or 1\/2 tsp\u003cbr\u003eWater: 2 oz @ 180°F\u003cbr\u003eWhisk matcha well with a chasen (bamboo whisk).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn how to brew matcha, see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/brewing\"\u003e\"Brewing Technique\" section of our BREWING page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor matcha recipes, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/tea-recipes\"\u003eTEA RECIPES page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":47527557759191,"sku":"2202-0001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Usucha_Honyama_7.jpg?v=1761935648"}],"url":"https:\/\/denstea.com\/collections\/hoshino-yame.oembed","provider":"Den's Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}