{"product_id":"shizuoka-kawane-sencha-first-flush","title":"Shizuoka Kawane Sencha - First Flush","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShizuoka Kawane Sencha — First Flush (88th Night)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, the 88th night after the first day of spring is considered the most auspicious time to harvest tea. Leaves picked on this day are believed to bring good health and longevity — and one sip of this tea will show you why it's so celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eFirst flush harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e — picked at the peak of the season when tea leaves are at their most tender and flavourful\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🏞️ \u003cstrong\u003eKawane region\u003c\/strong\u003e — grown in the mountain river valleys of Shizuoka, shaped by clean water and clean air\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong\u003eDeep-steamed (Fukamushi)\u003c\/strong\u003e — longer steaming creates a richer, fuller flavour with a beautiful dark green colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth \u0026amp; umami-rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally sweet with a deep, savoury character unique to deep-steamed Sencha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✈️ \u003cstrong\u003eDirect from Shizuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japan's most famous tea-producing region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kawane \u0026amp; Fukamushi Sencha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKawane is a remote mountain region within Shizuoka Prefecture, surrounded by the Oi River valley. The cool mountain air, morning mist and clean river water create ideal conditions for growing Sencha with exceptional depth. Fukamushi (deep-steamed) Sencha is steamed for twice as long as regular Sencha, breaking down the leaves more finely and producing a richer, less astringent brew with a distinctive needle-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrew Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse 3–5g of loose leaf tea per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePour 70–75°C water over the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteep for 45–60 seconds (shorter than regular Sencha due to the fine leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePour fully and enjoy. Re-steep 2–3 times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cem\u003eTip: Use a fine-mesh strainer as the deep-steamed leaves are finely broken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin: Kawane, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Green Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43540887175234,"sku":"JGT-SHIZKAW-06","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/6063\/7506\/files\/Kawane_Cha_88th_Night.png?v=1777213933","url":"https:\/\/www.japangreentea.com.au\/products\/shizuoka-kawane-sencha-first-flush","provider":"Japan Green Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}