{"product_id":"kurata-sencha-蔵田煎茶","title":"Kurata Sencha 蔵田煎茶","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single-field Yabukita sencha grown at high elevation in the hills above Fujieda. Altitude does something remarkable to tea: cooler temperatures, mist, and slower growth concentrate amino acids in the leaf, producing the \u003cstrong\u003edeep umami and mellow sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e usually associated with shaded teas like kabusecha or gyokuro — but here, achieved entirely through terroir rather than cultivation technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is rich and rounded, with a savory depth that unfolds slowly across the palate. Soft vegetal notes give way to a lingering sweetness, with almost none of the sharp astringency you might expect from an unshaded sencha. A quietly sophisticated tea that rewards attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend tasting this side-by-side with our other Yabukita senchas to appreciate how elevation shapes flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewing guidelines: 2 piled tsp. to 100–300 ml water at 60°C \/ 140°F, steeped for 1–2 minutes. Increase temperature to 70–80°C for subsequent steepings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: First flush, spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivation: Certified JAS Organic. Grown pesticide-free. Fertilized with organic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\" style=\"color: #6b8e23;\"\u003eFor wholesale price, please contact us.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"naturalitea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397075488967,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/8395\/6035\/files\/IMG_1603.png?v=1775807035","url":"https:\/\/naturalitea.com\/products\/kurata-sencha-%e8%94%b5%e7%94%b0%e7%85%8e%e8%8c%b6","provider":"NATURALITEA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}