{"product_id":"saemidori-gyokuro","title":"Saemidori - Gyokuro","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eThis exceptional Gyokuro, made from the Saemidori cultivar, was chosen by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eindividual champion of the 2025 National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e as a tea of the highest quality. Shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest, it develops a signature depth of umami and elegant sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eRich and savory — almost like sipping warm dashi — it offers a smooth, concentrated flavor with a gentle, lingering finish. The result is a deeply soothing tea, perfect for quiet, reflective moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eHand-picked and hand-rolled by tea master \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eNoboru Endou\u003c\/strong\u003e, each leaf reflects the care and tradition of Shizuoka’s finest craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eTake your time — pour slowly and savor each condensed drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"805\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qxkhnp\" data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"859\"\u003ePut 1 teaspoon (about 8g) of tea into a teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u4x8o4\" data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"947\"\u003ePour warm water at \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e50°C (50–100ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e into the teapot and steep for \u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e90 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003ePour the tea little by little while alternating between cups so that the flavor is evenly distributed and each cup has the same richness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIKAFleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51715606315221,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/6203\/9459\/files\/IMG_7878.heic?v=1773706709","url":"https:\/\/www.mikafleur.com\/products\/saemidori-gyokuro","provider":"MIKA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}