{"product_id":"sencha-tongu-asatsuyu","title":"Sencha Tongu Asatsuyu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsatsuyu is a rare Japanese tea cultivar nicknamed the “natural Gyokuro” due to its rich sweetness, strong umami, and low astringency. It is a light-steamed sencha with a sweet and toasty flavor reminding of baked sweet potatoes. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe bright flavor of sushi and sushi rice-based dishes pair beautifully with this umami-rich, toasty tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin:  Tongu, Tsuchiyama-Cho, Koka-shi, Shiga Prefecture\u003cbr\u003eAltitude:  300 meters\u003cbr\u003ePicking time:  middle of May 2025\u003cbr\u003eCultivation method: grown in direct sunlight \u003cbr\u003eTemperature for roasting:  70-80℃\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhmi tea has great prestige and is loved by many for its rich flavor and fragrance, which are brought about by the rich nature, plenty of sunshine and the beautifully clean waters and air coming from the surrounding Suzuka mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the legends, Zen monks brought the first tea seeds to the area in the 14th century from Kyoto, so zen temples cultivated Ohmi tea first. Thanks to its characteristic aromas, by the 19th century, it became much in demand, even for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHOW TO PREPARE\u003cbr\u003eThe tea goes three great steeps.\u003cbr\u003eFor the first infusion, use 5 g (0.17 oz) tea leaves, 80°C (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176°F)\u003c\/span\u003e 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) water and steep for 45 seconds. For the second, increase the temperature to 85°C (185\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°F)\u003c\/span\u003e and steep for around 10 seconds. The third brew can be a longer steep (about 45 seconds) with a 85°C \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(185\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e°F)\u003c\/span\u003e water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riceye","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":53025178779966,"sku":null,"price":13.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":53025178812734,"sku":null,"price":26.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/3753\/9134\/files\/TNP008-1.jpg?v=1771558140","url":"https:\/\/riceye.jp\/products\/sencha-tongu-asatsuyu","provider":"RICEYE - Sazen Tea Co., Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}