{"product_id":"kagoshima-matcha-1446","title":"Kagoshima Matcha #1446","description":"\u003ch2\u003e日本鹿儿岛 抹茶#1446\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. It is special in two aspects of farming and processing: the green tea plants for matcha are shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest and the stems and veins are removed in processing. During shaded growth, the plant Camellia sinensis produces more theanine and caffeine. The powdered form of matcha is consumed differently from tea leaves or tea bags and is dissolved in a liquid, typically water or milk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with filtered water for the best brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will need: a matcha whisk, a tea bowl, a matcha spoon or teaspoon, and a matcha strainer (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2 scoops or 1 teaspoon of matcha to the bowl. A strainer may be used to sift the matcha free of clumps. Adjust amount of matcha to your preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly add 1\/3 cup of hot water (~175°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly press the matcha whisk into the bowl and whisk in a quick back and forth motion until a smooth layer of foam is created.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy immediately!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e The method above is to make usucha, or thin tea. The way to prepare matcha for the tea ceremony is known as koicha, or thick tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2207\/1267\/files\/tea_farm_in_Krinshima.jpg?v=1608151159\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wing Hop Fung","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":59214190051663,"sku":"apl1792588858757","price":17.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":59214190084431,"sku":"cdl1792588858758","price":86.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/0447\/5727\/files\/kagoshima-matcha-1446_1.jpg?v=1792588885","url":"https:\/\/www.usefulwares.shop\/products\/kagoshima-matcha-1446","provider":"Nexora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}