{"product_id":"yabukita-yame-matcha-first-flush-30g","title":"(Best before 30 June) YABUKITA Yame Matcha (First Flush) 30g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimited batch from a specialty supplier - once sold out, it may not be restocked. Best enjoyed fresh. Current batch best before 30 June.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for: \u003c\/strong\u003eClassic matcha experience  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh · Green · Balanced  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or light latte  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Classic matcha flavour  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Smooth with gentle umami  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Easy to enjoy for most people  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Yabukita matcha from Yame, Japan with fresh green notes, smooth umami, and a clean, balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to enjoy whether you drink it straight or with milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if this is right for you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Choose this if you want a classic, balanced matcha  \u003cbr\u003e→ A great option if you're new but want more flavour than very mild matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFresh · Green · Balanced · Smooth umami\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e---------------------------------------------\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% ceremonial grade matcha from the first harvest in Yame, Kyushu, Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade from the Yabukita cultivar, known for its vibrant colour, balanced umami, and clean finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------------------\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkumidori → smoother, more mellow  \u003cbr\u003eYabukita → more classic, green tea flavour  \u003cbr\u003eNime → stronger, more bold  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest enjoyed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDrinking straight \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLight matcha latte \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse 2-4g matcha  \u003cbr\u003eWhisk with 75-80°C water until smooth  \u003cbr\u003eAdd milk if desired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e---------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yame, Fukuoka, Japan  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yabukita  \u003cbr\u003eProduct of Japan  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6839\/7107\/files\/Yabukita_Tasting_notes.png?v=1752046170\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Japanese matcha powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.\u003cbr\u003eRefrigeration is recommended even before opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps for 1 - 2 years in fridge, longer in freezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf stored at room temperature, colour and taste may change within 3 – 4 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid strong-smelling items - matcha absorbs odours easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA little about matcha from Yame, Kyushu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYame\u003c\/strong\u003e is located in \u003cstrong\u003esouthern Fukuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e, on Japan’s Kyushu island.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a region surrounded by mountains, clean rivers, and morning mist, creating ideal conditions for high-quality tea. 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