{"product_id":"sencha-machiko","title":"Sencha - Machiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMachiko (Shizu-7132)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyogochi, Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSencha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Machiko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfficially registered as \u003cem\u003eShizu-7132\u003c\/em\u003e, this unique cultivar was affectionately nicknamed \u003cstrong\u003e\"Machiko\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by local tea farmers, who felt its original name sounded too much like a robot or serial number. Today, the nickname has become a beloved way to refer to this distinctive tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍃 \u003cstrong\u003e4 g\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003e100 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80°C • 40 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85°C • 5 sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3rd Infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90°C • 20 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple infusions recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ryogochi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNestled in the mountains of Shimizu, Ryogochi is a hidden tea-growing region known for producing teas with exceptional fragrance and depth of flavour. Large differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures, gentle mountain sunlight, and morning and evening mist drifting through the forests create ideal conditions for growing richly flavourful, aromatic teas. The region is especially known for teas with a clean, elegant astringency and refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Distinctive aroma reminiscent of cherry leaves\u003cbr\u003e• Delicate floral fragrance\u003cbr\u003e• Elegant astringency\u003cbr\u003e• Clean, refreshing finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatsuki Wada, third-generation owner of Wada Choji Shoten and winner of the Individual Division of Japan's 2024 National Tea Appraisal Skills Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIKA","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":54115393077461,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/6203\/9459\/files\/sencha-machikotea-4900533.jpg?v=1782527775","url":"https:\/\/www.mikafleur.com\/products\/sencha-machiko","provider":"MIKA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}