{"product_id":"international-gold-distinction-ultra-umami-matcha-30g","title":"30g International Gold Award. Gold Umami Matcha. Ceremonial First Flush. Koicha Ushucha","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Kyushu Single Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"\u003eGrown in the same region as \u003cstrong\u003eHoshinoseichaen\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eIt uses\u003c\/b\u003e the same shading and growing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003emethods\u003c\/b\u003e as Hoshinoseichaen's Seiho matcha, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003efeaturing a\u003c\/b\u003e longer shading time with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003etraditional\u003c\/b\u003e straw shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003eThis process involves natural canopy growth (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eshizen-shitate\u003c\/i\u003e), traditional rice straw shading (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003ehonzu\u003c\/i\u003e), and careful hand-picking to produce its deeply fragrant and unique aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar: Saemidori \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Flush Ceremonial Grade. Hand-picked young tea leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Koicha and Ushucha Ceremony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant water temperature: \u003cstrong\u003ecold water\u003c\/strong\u003e or 40°C–50°C for the best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e umami and oika sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOika\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eŌika (覆香 \/ おおい香) translates literally to \"cover aroma\" or \"shading fragrance.\" It is the signature aromatic profile found exclusively in shaded Japanese green teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRice straw allows moisture and air circulation that synthetic mesh cannot match, imparting Yame's distinctive \"covering scent\" (oika), high natural sweetness, and softened astringency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward Winning Land:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"first-token\"\u003eGrown on an esteemed estate guided by a prestigious 10th Dan tea master—the highest achievable rank in Japanese tea evaluation—this tea earned top international honors, including Gold Awards in both Japanese and international tea competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-ground using traditional granite stone mills to preserve its volatile aromatic compounds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the powder yields a brilliant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e luminous jade hue with an exceptionally silky micro-texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for traditional tea ceremony practice (both Usucha and thick Koicha) as well as refined daily whisking,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it delivers an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"317\"\u003eultra-umami profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with immense depth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e natural sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eFlavor Profile \u0026amp; Cupping Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense Uammi aroma while opening the bag. Freshly steamed sweet greens,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e roasted nori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and subtle nutty accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate: Ultra-intense umami dominance. Strong, lingering green tea sweet taste. Deep green tea flavor. Bold.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally lingering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e clean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eColor \u0026amp; Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Luminous electric emerald jade, vibrant dark green. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Leaf Canada Matcha ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50638092632304,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/0177\/8928\/files\/30g-international-gold-award-gold-umami-matcha-ceremonial-first-flush-1729046.jpg?v=1792689910","url":"https:\/\/www.myvibrantleaf.com\/products\/international-gold-distinction-ultra-umami-matcha-30g","provider":"Vibrant Leaf Canada Matcha ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}