{"product_id":"nakamura-tokichi-matcha-premium-100g","title":"Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Premium 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring exceptional quality to everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively from first-harvest tea leaves from Kyoto Prefecture, with selected hand-picked tencha blended in, this is a top-tier matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the first sip, it delivers powerful umami and an elegant sweet aroma. Even its bitterness and astringency are delicate, giving way to a finish of remarkable depth that lingers on and on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable in grade to Uji no Mukashi, it is mechanically milled yet retains a genuinely expressive aroma—whether whisked, blended into a drink, or enjoyed cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matcha for a special cup, created to let the natural beauty of the tea itself shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g pouch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest before\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 months unopened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen tea (Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrition facts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer 100g: Energy 237kcal; Protein 29.6g; Fat 5.3g; Carbohydrate 39.5g; Salt equivalent 0g.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouch: 21.2 × 12.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from heat, humidity, and strong odors.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyoto Prefecture, Japan; made from first-harvest tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhisk with water, mix into drinks, or enjoy in cold preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare usucha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 2 chashaku scoops (2 g) of matcha in a tea bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 70 ml of water at 80°C (176°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a chasen (bamboo whisk), whisk thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePreparation notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the matcha and hot water, then whisk (or knead) thoroughly with a chasen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatcha can form clumps. Before adding hot water, sift the powder or gently loosen any clumps with a dry chasen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmami and sweetness sit at the heart of the flavor, creating a rounded, full-bodied taste with no harsh edges. Free from distracting notes, it leaves a deep, quiet finish that lingers gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBitterness and astringency never dominate; instead, they provide the fine, precise definition characteristic of high-quality tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother defining feature is the \u003cem\u003eooika\u003c\/em\u003e—the distinctive aroma developed through shaded cultivation—from the hand-picked tencha used in part of the blend. Because the tea is not overexposed to heat, its authentic aroma remains clearly present when enjoyed as is or used in cold preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7242\/8801\/files\/nakamura-tokichi-matcha-premium-flavor-profile-final.png?v=1789622042\" alt=\"Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Premium 100g flavor profile\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakamura Tokichi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50336878625025,"sku":"NAKAMURA-TOKICHI-m100-prm","price":380.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7242\/8801\/files\/nakamura-tokichi-m100-prm-1.jpg?v=1789614789","url":"https:\/\/japaneseselect.com\/products\/nakamura-tokichi-matcha-premium-100g","provider":"Japanese Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}