{"product_id":"nakamura-tokichi-matcha-starter-100g","title":"Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Starter 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e is authentic Japanese matcha from Nakamura Tokichi Honten in Uji, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn approachable 100g Kyoto matcha with soft umami, light sweetness, and a clean, gently bitter finish. Ideal for everyday whisked matcha, lattes, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyoto Prefecture, Japan; made from first-harvest tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhisk with water, mix into lattes, or use in baking and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare usucha\u003c\/h3\u003e\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\u003ch4\u003ePreparation notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFlavor characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft umami and a subtle sweetness are finished by a refreshing, light bitterness. A reliable, easy-going profile made for flexible everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7242\/8801\/files\/nakamura-tokichi-matcha-starter-flavor-profile-final.png?v=1789621866\" alt=\"Nakamura Tokichi Matcha Starter 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":50336878756097,"sku":"NAKAMURA-TOKICHI-m100-str","price":111.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7242\/8801\/files\/nakamura-tokichi-m100-str-1.jpg?v=1789614769","url":"https:\/\/japaneseselect.com\/products\/nakamura-tokichi-matcha-starter-100g","provider":"Japanese Select","version":"1.0","type":"link"}