{"title":"Kagoshima","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-chiran","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Chiran","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiran is the name of a town in Kagoshima prefecture in the southern island of Kyushu. Chiran's climate is warm and humid, with thick mists that contribute to this tea's flavor. The soil in this area is unique because it is made of volcanic ash from an active volcano, Sakurajima. This provides a high mineral content and excellent drainage to the soil, making it particularly good for growing tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDen's Fukamushi Sencha Chiran is also unique because it's made of a special cultivar, Asatsuyu. Asatsuyu is often described as being, \"like gyokuro\", even though it is sencha. 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The wet leaf aroma rises that from the kyusu possesses a grassy note that reminds one of a hot spring day in the tea fields.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDen's Preferred Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf-water ratio: 2-3 g (~1 tsp) per 4 oz\u003cbr\u003eWater: 160°F; Steep: 45 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 15 sec \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more helpful tips on brewing fukamushi, take a look \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/denstea.com\/blogs\/news\/brew-easy-for-a-cup-with-deep-color-and-flavor?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=c3fa66f35\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558971607,"sku":"1215","price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37506147057822,"sku":"1216","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/pre-fukamushi-chiran2019.jpg?v=1756840433"},{"product_id":"organic-sencha-yutaka-midori","title":"Organic Sencha Yutaka-Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single-origin sencha is produced by Mr. Onitsuka, a leading organic producer in Shibushi City in Kagoshima Prefecture. The Yutaka-Midori cultivar produces a rich, savory flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnitsuka-san's sencha is grown in the fertile soil of Kagoshima, where a moderate wind from the Kuroshio current blows. His tea grows close to the ocean, and is nurtured by rich, black soil and mild rainfall. Onitsuka-san stresses the importance of having a staff who are positive-minded and we think this has a positive impact on the tea. It is as if you can taste the love and care Mr. Onitsuka's has for his tea, something that is reflected in the many awards he has won. We thank everyone who put effort into creating such beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yutaka-Midori \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButtery mouthfeel and flavor. It has a delicious, pumpkin-like aftertaste. \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: 160°F; Steep: 90 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: 180°F; Steep 30 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527557726423,"sku":"3119","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":44134303727831,"sku":"3120","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/yutaka500-logo.jpg?v=1756840287"},{"product_id":"organic-gyokuro","title":"Organic Gyokuro","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precious, organic gyokuro produced in the misty mountain forests of Kirishima. Its taste has matured in a climate controlled warehouse, resulting in a subtle, complex flavor, and umami mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild, cut-grass taste with a distant seaside air profile. Umami floods the mouth, followed by a touch of astringency.\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":47527557693655,"sku":"3123","price":25.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":44134322503895,"sku":"3124","price":189.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/gyokuro500-logo.jpg?v=1756840286"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha-nichijo","title":"Ceremonial Matcha Nichijo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nichijo matcha is our entry-level ceremonial matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is your go-to daily drinker that won't break the bank. You might use it to greet your weekday early mornings or sip on it while studying or working. In fact, the word \u003cem\u003enichijo\u003c\/em\u003e can translate to \"daily\" in Japanese. Use this matcha to make an unadulterated bowl of green or to make a premium matcha latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matcha itself is actually made from many different first flush tenchas. When we tasted it, we enjoyed its smoothness and approachability and struggled to find specific tasting notes because of this blending. Ultimately, we found this tea to be consistent and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Uji, Kyoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita, Goko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, simple and consistent. It has an easy-going creamy mouthfeel, a subtle sweetness and a little bitterness with a note of astringency at the end. The initially \"sweetness\" that is experienced reminded us of the softness of a croissant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 g (1.76 oz)","offer_id":47220216332503,"sku":"2236-0001","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":49456100606167,"sku":"2236-0002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Ceremonial_Matcha_Nichijo_4.jpg?v=1761935192"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-matcha-nichijo-copy","title":"Organic Ceremonial Matcha Mainichi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha is our follow-up to the much-enjoyed Organic Ceremonial Matcha. We were looking to find a high quality matcha that would not break the bank, an organic matcha that you could enjoy every day. In fact, \u003cem\u003emainichi\u003c\/em\u003e literally translates to \"everyday\". Suffice it to say, this tea provides a consistent, enjoyable profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita, Yutaka-midori, Okumidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy and smooth, with some rising bitterness and astringency at the finish. We felt it had a distinct forest floor aroma, with flavor that is likened to well-cooked bitter melon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"50 g (1.76 oz)","offer_id":47220217839831,"sku":"2239-0001","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":49456519053527,"sku":"2239-0012","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Organic_Ceremonial_Matcha_Mainichi_2cd9d90f-3824-482f-b675-0e7024d8ecbe.jpg?v=1761935158"},{"product_id":"usucha-uji","title":"Usucha Uji","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis matcha is our flagship matcha (also known as Ceremonial Matcha Uji). It is made of two cultivars: Yabukita, known for its robust profile and Goko, which is known for its richness. This tea offers a little more complexity than last year’s CMU and is recommended to be consumed either by itself or in a very decadent latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goko, Yabukita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some initial bitterness that starts to dissolve into a bready flavor and pillowy mouthfeel. We found that the bitterness and sweetness balanced each other, leaving us feeling refreshed and slightly grounded.\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","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":47527555793111,"sku":"2204-0001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":48503409475799,"sku":"2136-0012","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Usucha_Uji_1_2.jpg?v=1761935022"},{"product_id":"koicha-kagoshima","title":"Koicha Kagoshima","description":"\u003cp\u003eA top-tier matcha designed for thick tea. Kagoshima is located on the southern-most part of the Japanese island, Kyushu. Kagoshima has a humid subtropical climate, where hazy humid mornings provide an additional cover from the sun, resulting in more theanine in the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe initially kept this matcha for ourselves. After witnessing all the love for high-end matcha this year, we felt that our fans might enjoy it as well. While it is designed for making koicha, you can most definitely use it to make a frothy, umami-rich \u003cem\u003eusucha.\u003c\/em\u003e Suffice it to say, this is an excellent choice for the matcha connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okumidori, Saemidori, Goko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTaste Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a dark chocolate flavor that feels around 70-80% cacao. The mouth is flushed with umami, which then turns into a slight astringency. The aroma reminded us of a wet forest floor, rich with nutrients and teeming with the Earth's energy.\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","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":47527555760343,"sku":"2203-0001","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":48493619708119,"sku":"2121-0012","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/Koicha_Kagoshima_8.jpg?v=1761935021"},{"product_id":"organic-usucha","title":"Organic Usucha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother matcha graces our warehouse. This tea is made of the same material as our Organic Ceremonial Matcha. 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The umami and flavor of this tea reminded us of pan-fried shiitake mushrooms.\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":47527555727575,"sku":"2206-0001","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":49344163971287,"sku":"2206-0012","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/files\/OrganicUsucha72.jpg?v=1761935018"},{"product_id":"organic-koicha","title":"Organic Koicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn organic option for those looking to indulge in premium quality matcha. Koicha is a style of matcha preparation used for formal tea ceremonies. Unlike the light and frothy usucha we've come to know, koicha is its rich, dense cousin whose texture is similar to melted ice cream. (You may of course use this matcha for a decadent bowl of usucha as well.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmelling the dry matcha, we felt it had a predominant milk chocolate aroma. We also felt that there was a hint of something like tangerine pith or the aroma of a well-aged book, which we found to be quite soothing. When tasting it as both koicha and usucha, we felt progressively more relaxed, like witnessing the early-morning sun quietly start to peak over the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kagoshima \/ Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yabukita, Yutaka-midori, Okumidori\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen made into a koicha, we felt it had notes of asparagus and Lacinato kale, a light bitterness and sweetness. 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