{"title":"Okumidori","description":"","products":[{"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. This tea possesses some green vegetable notes found in standard kukicha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Asahina, Shizuoka\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: First Flush\u003cbr\u003eCultivar: Yabukita \u0026amp; Okumidori \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to gyokuro, karigane has a good level of umami. Like kukicha, it also has a mild green vegetable flavor. The vegetable flavor lingers for a while and the umami comes back as an aftertaste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarigane is a tea that can be brewed \"casually\". Try a slightly higher water temperature or vary the brewing time to find the flavor that suits your taste. \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: 180°F; Steep: 60 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2nd Cup\u003c\/span\u003e Water: Boiled; Steep 15 sec\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den's Tea","offers":[{"title":"2 oz (56 g)","offer_id":47527558381783,"sku":"1705","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb (454 g)","offer_id":37507026714782,"sku":"1706","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/3909\/6222\/products\/karigane2019.jpg?v=1756840416"},{"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":"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":"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-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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