{"title":"Sugimoto Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover green tea direct from a family-run Japanese tea producer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sugimoto-konacha","title":"Sugimoto - Konacha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKonacha is composed of small fragments of sencha leaves. The taste is similar to sencha but much thicker and more full-bodied. Traditionally, Konacha is known as the \"tea of sushi restaurants,\" and is called \"Agari.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto Teas","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45502306746547,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/Konacha.jpg?v=1787686205"},{"product_id":"sugimoto-kukicha","title":"Sugimoto - Kukicha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKukicha is a type of Japanese green tea crafted from the tender stems selected during the sencha refining process. These stems are valued for the distinct character they bring to the cup, offering a softer expression of green tea that differs from leaf-focused styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen brewed, this Kukicha reveals a gentle sweetness and subtle umami, accompanied by a light, floral aroma. Its calm, balanced profile makes it an ideal tea for unhurried moments, particularly in the afternoon or evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto Teas","offers":[{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":45502307139763,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/Kukicha_3.jpg?v=1787686244"},{"product_id":"sugimoto-bancha-1","title":"Sugimoto - Bancha","description":"\u003cp\u003eBancha is made from leaves harvested in the late summer, which are large and thick. It offers a light and refreshing taste with a hint of a bite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to earlier harvested teas such as sencha fukamushi, bancha has a more robust flavor and vivid yellow color. Leaves harvested in the late summer receive more sunlight and thus contain more catechins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBancha is one of the teas most often roasted to create hojicha. Make your own hojicha at home with our bancha using a Houroku (Tea Roasting Pot).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto Teas","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45502337089715,"sku":"9257830","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/Bancha.jpg?v=1787685983"},{"product_id":"sugimoto-gyokuro-shizuku-reserve","title":"Sugimoto - Gyokuro Shizuku Reserve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Shizuku\" means \"dewdrop\" and was chosen to represent this remarkable gyokuro's essence flowing into water. Grown and hand-picked in Yame, Fukuoka, this tea is a special classification of gyokuro known as a Dento Hon Gyokuro, or traditional true style gyokuro. Among several other requirements needed in order to hold this title, this tea must be allowed to grow naturally and be shaded using traditional materials for no less than 16 days. You can read more about this special tea on our blog. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from the Oku Midori, Tsuyu Hikari and Sae Midori cultivars, this exquisite gyokuro has an incredible natural rainforest aroma accompanied by a strong umami and sweet pea flavor and a thick mouthfeel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a premium gyokuro, we recommend using a high quality small Japanese kyusu, shiboridashi, or houhin and following the brewing guidelines below. 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The tea can be steeped multiple times, revealing subtle layers of roasted warmth with each infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto Teas","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":45502337188019,"sku":"M142948","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/Hojicha_5.jpg?v=1787686127"},{"product_id":"sugimoto-reserve-sencha-homare","title":"Sugimoto - Reserve Sencha Homare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience the luxury of the Sugimoto Reserve collection, and the difference that authenticity makes. Homare Sencha is the highest quality sencha currently offered by Sugimoto Tea Company, our pride and joy. This is evident even in the name, which Hiroyuki Sugimoto gave to the tea: “homare” meaning “pride.” It’s made from the best of the best Yabukita tea leaves from the spring harvest, carefully selected and blended together to ensure the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique fukamushi style sencha is reminiscent of green beans and edamame, rich and brothy with a striking spring sweetness. Given our signature high heat final roast, this tea leaves a rich lingering finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Brewing: As this is a premium sencha, we recommend using a small Japanese kyusu and steeping at a lower temperature than is normal for most other senchas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugimoto Teas","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45502337450163,"sku":"333520Z","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/files\/ReserveSenchaHomare_3.jpg?v=1787686529"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/6690\/0147\/collections\/sugimoto-logo-80.jpg?v=1787688202","url":"https:\/\/sipsglobalteas.com\/collections\/sugimoto-tea.oembed","provider":"Sips Global Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}