{"product_id":"shizuoka-ceremonial-matcha-1kg","title":"Shizuoka Ceremonial 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium first-harvest matcha from Shizuoka, offering a smooth, refined flavour with delicate umami and a well-rounded finish, ideal for traditional matcha preparation and premium café drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShizuoka Ceremonial Matcha is made exclusively from first-harvest tea leaves grown and processed in Shizuoka, Japan, using a blend of Yabukita and Okumidori cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts refined flavour profile combines gentle umami, natural sweetness and a smooth finish, making it an excellent choice for traditional matcha preparation, straight matcha and premium milk-based beverages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ceremonial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% first-harvest leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivars:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yabukita and Okumidori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, refined and well-rounded with delicate umami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea leaf origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional matcha preparation, straight matcha, premium matcha lattes and specialty café drinks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFlavour and Recommended Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShizuoka Ceremonial Matcha offers a refined and balanced flavour that highlights the delicate characteristics of first-harvest Japanese green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade exclusively from first-harvest leaves, it delivers a smooth drinking experience with gentle umami, subtle natural sweetness and a clean, well-rounded finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blend of Yabukita and Okumidori brings together the balanced Japanese green tea character of Yabukita and the smooth, mellow qualities associated with Okumidori, creating a harmonious flavour profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts smooth flavour makes it particularly enjoyable when prepared traditionally with water, allowing the natural character of the matcha to be appreciated without milk or sweeteners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully in premium matcha lattes, where its delicate tea flavour and refined finish complement milk without becoming overly bitter or overpowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional matcha preparation (usucha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight matcha with hot or cold water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium hot matcha lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium iced matcha lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOat milk and other plant-based lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty café matcha 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