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Using grass mulch and self-made fertilizer, Mr. Masataka Ota, who runs the Ota tea estate together with his son, has tended the soil of his natural tea garden for over half a century. Once a year, about a hundred of the local townspeople gather to carefully pick the leaves by hand. Mr. Ota, a true veteran, has been growing tea since the age of fifteen. Amassing a slew of awards over the years, he has single-handedly turned Tenryucha into a well-known brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0mm 0mm 12.0pt 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eA flavour born from the mountain's blessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alpine climate of the Ota tea estate, with its misty mornings, warm days, and cold nights, results in a distinctively aromatic and richly flavoured tea. Combine this with its refreshing character and elegant colour, and Tenryucha can truly be said to be one of the pinnacles of Japanese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Japanese green tea (sencha, Tenryu Cha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea leaf origin: Masataka Ota Tea Estate (Tenryu, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivation method: natural cultivation, hand-picked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea leaf producer: Masataka Ota, Katsunori Ota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pack\/3 grams (one serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: \u003cbr\u003eAvoid high temperatures and humidity. \u003cbr\u003eAvoid any transfer of aroma to the tea leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Guide to Enjoying Susuri-Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_A_94ec8e2c-4d20-48f3-9698-f265caf2dee5_medium.png?v=1482980979\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_B1_462355a8-bfb8-4404-9cb4-296a3e49dc39_medium.png?v=1482980986\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_C_00e2f4f0-3e47-485b-aad5-e0bf448b8543_medium.png?v=1482980990\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to handle the tea leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enjoy these tea leaves at their best, please follow these instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Before Date\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBecause these tea leaves are perishable goods, please consume them on the same day as opening the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer and Water\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf using a glass container, please use water at a temperature of under 50C° to ensure the container does not break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Recommended Way to Enjoy Susuri-Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, place the tea leaves into a teacup, then pour in boiled water which has cooled to a temperature of around 40C° until the water covers the leaves. Wait for around 2~4 minutes, then enjoy the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter enjoying the first infusion, the second infusion should be made using water at a temperature of around 40C°, infused for about 1 minute. For the third infusion, please use water at a temperature of around 70~80 C°, infused for as long as you wish. With this method you can enjoy multiple cups of delicious susuri-cha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter drinking the tea you can eat the leaves. We recommend adding ponzu to enhance the flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"royalbluetea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33422990030,"sku":"","price":181.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/products\/MASA_premium.png?v=1482982433"},{"product_id":"king-of-green-hiro-premium-sususri-cha","title":"King of Green HIRO Premium Susuri-Cha","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe work of an artisan, \u003cbr\u003eA transcendent experience, \u003cbr\u003eOkuyame Heritage Gyokuro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe skill of a tenth-level tea master\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm 0mm 12.0pt 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: black;\"\u003eHoshinomura, situated near the Yame River in Fukuoka, is blessed with ideal conditions for tea cultivation – morning mists, rich soil, plentiful rainfall, and large variations in temperature. The area is especially famous for its gyokuro, which has been consistently voted the best in all of Japan by the National Tea Appraisal Committee. The highest grade of gyokuro grown in Yame is known as Heritage Gyokuro. This exquisite green tea is produced by shading the tea leaves with natural materials such as straw for at least sixteen days before harvesting, which is carried out just once a year by hand. The production of these tea leaves is overseen by a tenth-level tea master, Mr. Shinya Yamaguchi, and it is through his expertise that this tea is able to reach its full potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA delicately refreshing scent with deep umami flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fully experience all that this tea has to offer, please take a moment to savour the aroma before enjoying its rich umami taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Japanese green tea (Heritage Gyokuro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivar: Saemidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea leaf origin: Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi Tea Estate (Hoshino, Yame, Fukuoka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivation method: Natural cultivation, hand-picked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea leaf producer: Ten-level tea master, Mr. Shinya Yamaguchi, 57th \u0026amp; 58th National Tea Appraisal Competition Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pack\/3 grams (one serving)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid high temperatures and humidity.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid any transfer of aroma to the tea leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Enjoy Susuri-Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_A_94ec8e2c-4d20-48f3-9698-f265caf2dee5_medium.png?v=1482980979\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_B1_462355a8-bfb8-4404-9cb4-296a3e49dc39_medium.png?v=1482980986\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/files\/Glass_C_00e2f4f0-3e47-485b-aad5-e0bf448b8543_medium.png?v=1482980990\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enjoy these tea leaves at their best, please follow these instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest before date\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese tea leaves are perishable goods. Please consume them on the same day as opening the package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer and water\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf using a glass container, please use water at a temperature of under 50C° to ensure the container does not break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best way to enjoy susuri-cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, place the tea leaves into a teacup, then pour in boiled water which has cooled to a temperature of around 40C° until the water covers the leaves. Wait for around 2-4 minutes, then enjoy the tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter enjoying the first infusion, the second infusion should be made using water at a temperature of around 50C°, infused for about 1 minute. For the third infusion, please use water at a temperature of around 70~80 C°, infused for as long as you wish. With this method you can enjoy multiple cups of delicious susuri-cha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter drinking the tea you can eat the leaves. We recommend adding \u003cem\u003eponzu\u003c\/em\u003e to enhance the flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"royalbluetea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33423843854,"sku":"","price":214.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1617\/5191\/products\/HIRO.png?v=1482982295"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-hojicha-kaho-leaf","title":"玉露焙じ茶 香焙 Gyokuro Hojicha KAHO Leaf","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePremium Japanese tea, \u003cbr\u003eCreated by a tenth-level tea master.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGyokuro hojicha (roasted Japanese green tea) is made from the carefully selected stems of first-flush gyokuro. Gyokuro hojicha is relatively mild and free from bitterness and astringency. The gyokuro stems are roasted at a lower temperature and for a shorter time than most other kinds of hojicha to bring out their natural sweetness and aroma. This roasting method requires a great deal of skill and expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production process is supervised from beginning to end by Mr. Shinya Yamaguchi. The tea plants are grown in Mr. Yamaguchi's hometown of Yame, Fukuoka, Kyushu. This area is especially famous for gyokuro, and Yame gyokuro has been voted the best in all of Japan for twelve consecutive years by the National Tea Appraisal Committee. 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