{"title":"SHINCHA 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring's\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efirst harvest Japanese green teas\u003ci\u003e, shincha, \u003c\/i\u003ehave arrived! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yame-blend-2024","title":"YAME BLEND 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eYAME BLEND 2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Spring harvest blend from Yame in Fukuoka, a famous tea producing area blessed with a climate suitable for growing high quality tea. A land where morning and river fog are likely to occur, it is said that the fog serves as a natural cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium steamed sencha has a gently sweet taste with slight astringency, and a fresh richness reminiscent of gyokuro.\u003cspan\u003e It has a refreshing finish with a hint of lingering sweetness.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 429.76px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16x16\" width=\"16x16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e   4 - 5g (0.17oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" alt=\"\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e  167-176°F (75-80°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" alt=\"\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e   1 - 1.5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6524","offer_id":32677869322322,"sku":"6524","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/products\/Productphoto_7_d65d75fa-65e3-47a3-8ed5-8aa472ef30ca.png?v=1745961543"},{"product_id":"sencha-yakushima-2025","title":"SENCHA \"YAKUSHIMA\" 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSENCHA YAKUSHIMA 2026 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen tea with brisk aroma and refreshing sweet taste from Yakushima, a World Heritage site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeas from Yakushima are cultivated in a foggy environment with well-drained slopes, and generally feature a well-balanced flavor with moderate richness, sweetness, and present a fragrant aroma from the tea leaf itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushima is an island with surrounding mountains having altitudes of over 1,500m (approximately 4,920ft) and is located in the south of Japan.  It is famous for Jomon cedar and Mononoke no mori forests, where abundant wild nature still remains. The difference in temperature between day and night, the deep mists veiling the island, and the clear water bring forth high quality tea leaves. Most of the tea estates are located in relatively cooler areas, in the northern half of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 430.063px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 213px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" width=\"16x16\" height=\"16x16\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203.063px;\"\u003e   3 - 4g (0.14oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 213px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203.063px;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e167 - 176°F (75 - 80°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 213px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203.063px;\"\u003e  45 seconds - 1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6535","offer_id":32677873549394,"sku":"6535","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/products\/edit-yakushima2022.png?v=1745961542"},{"product_id":"kamairicha-gokase-2025","title":"KAMAIRICHA \"GOKASE\" - Tea master Yoichi Korogi - 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKAMAIRICHA \"GOKASE\" - Tea master Yoichi Korogi - 2026 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKamairi shincha made by the No. 1 artisan in Japan, tea master Yoichi Korogi. It has \u003cspan\u003ea\u003c\/span\u003e refreshing yet delicate aroma and a rich, clean taste with gentle \u003cem\u003eumami\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Korogi makes kamairicha with an outstanding reputation, as his traditional method produces an exquisite aroma in the tea. He has received countless honorable awards, including from the Japanese Government, for his kamairicha. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKAMAIRI-CHA means iron pot roasted tea, a method originating in China and now used in Kyushu, the southwest of mainland Honshu. This tea is mainly consumed in Kyushu and is considered to be a rare and exceptional item in Japan, where the majority of tea is processed by steaming. The largest producer of rare kamairicha, which is not usually seen outside of Kyushu, is Gokase Town, a mountainous area on the prefectural border between Miyazaki and Kumamoto prefectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 431.868px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 198px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16x16\" width=\"16x16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 218.868px;\"\u003e  3-4g (0.14oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 198px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" alt=\"\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 218.868px;\"\u003e  185-194°F (85-90°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 198px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" alt=\"\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 218.868px;\"\u003e  1 - 1.5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6538","offer_id":32677875155026,"sku":"6538","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/products\/Productphoto_5_428d32d9-3f45-482a-9fb0-456cb8f4805e.png?v=1745962497"},{"product_id":"sencha-uji-2025","title":"SENCHA \"UJI\" 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSENCHA \"UJI\" 2026 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJapanese first flush green tea from the Uji region, cultivated in the traditional style. A light-steamed tea with a scent unique to tea from Uji. Enjoy the high quality sweetness and deep, lingering \u003cem\u003eumami taste\u003c\/em\u003e. Complements the flavor of sweet baked goods. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUji in Kyoto prefecture is one of the largest tea cultivation regions in Japan,  and boasts the tradition and history of Japanese \"cha\"(tea) culture. This high quality s\u003cem\u003ehincha\u003c\/em\u003e (spring first harvest tea) goes well with delicate Japanese confectionery, is recommended for gifts, and as a serving choice to show the care taken in \u003cem\u003e\"Omotenashi\" \u003c\/em\u003e(Japanese hospitality) when you have guests. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 424.726px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" width=\"16x16\" height=\"16x16\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e   3 - 4g (0.14oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e  158 -167°F (70-75°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e  1.5 - 2 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6537","offer_id":32677881774162,"sku":"6537","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/products\/Productphoto_6_af969f8d-c758-4be3-a494-971bbcd0b2a9.png?v=1745961541"},{"product_id":"sencha-chiran-2025","title":"SENCHA \"CHIRAN\" 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSENCHA \"CHIRAN\" 2026 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA deep-steamed green tea with a rich flavor and body, combining well-balanced sweetness and little astringency. Its smooth taste and fresh grassy aroma can also be enjoyed as iced green tea. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChiran in Kagoshima Prefecture is a famous tea cultivation area with a nationwide reputation for high quality green tea in Japan. It is truly a spectacular sight to behold as a group of extensive tea plantations appear beyond the historical streetscape of magnificent samurai residences. It is a vast production area with a panoramic view of the beautiful Kaimondake volcano, also known as Satsuma Fuji. The warm climate and well-drained fertile land nurture the growth of \u003cem\u003eshincha\u003c\/em\u003e with a lively, refreshing flavor and fresh sweetness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Photo of tea leaves is for illustrative purposes only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 424.767px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 205px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16x16\" width=\"16x16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 204.767px;\"\u003e  3 - 4g (0.14oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 205px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" alt=\"\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 204.767px;\"\u003e  158-167°F (70-75°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 205px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" alt=\"\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 204.767px;\"\u003e  1 - 1.5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6536","offer_id":45617467392257,"sku":"6536","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/6589.jpg?v=1745961541"},{"product_id":"first-flush-sencha-2026-loose-leaf-package","title":"FIRST FLUSH SENCHA 2026 | Loose Leaf Package","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIRST FLUSH SENCHA BLEND 2026 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are happy to announce the arrival of the first SHINCHA for this year! This \u003cem\u003efukamushi (\u003c\/em\u003edeep steamed) blend is one of our recommendations and has a sweet, rich, full-bodied taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for a limited time in a special 200g package, it is recommended for those who would like to enjoy cups of delicious hot or iced SHINCHA on a daily basis! The sweetness and rich body are unique to the deep steamed tea produced in Kagoshima prefecture, and you will not likely tire of enjoying its well-balanced taste. \u003cstrong\u003e Only available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.lupicia.com\/products\/first-flush-sencha-blend-2025-30-tea-bags\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 437.059px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 190px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16x16\" width=\"16x16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 233.059px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e   4 - 5g (0.17oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 190px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 233.059px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e167 - 176°F (75 - 80°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 190px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 233.059px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  45 seconds - 1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic.ice.long_480x480.jpg?v=1625451160\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Limited Design 7.05oz (200g) Loose Leaf Package \/ 6453","offer_id":40070616514748,"sku":"6453","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/12206453.jpg?v=1783377901"},{"product_id":"first-flush-sencha-blend-2026-30-tea-bags","title":"FIRST FLUSH SENCHA BLEND 2026 | 30 TEA BAGS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFIRST FLUSH SENCHA BLEND 2026 \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWe are happy to announce the arrival of this year's first SHINCHA! This \u003cem\u003efukamushi (\u003c\/em\u003edeep steamed) blend is one of our recommendations and has a sweet, rich, full-bodied taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special packaging contains 30 convenient tea bags, so you can savor many cups of this flavorful tea. In addition, each tea bag contains more tea leaves (5g) than usual, so you can steep them in a larger cup such as a mug and easily make a batch of cold-brewed ice tea. We hope you can also enjoy it as an accompaniment to working from home!\u003cstrong\u003e Only available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/usa.lupicia.com\/products\/first-flush-sencha-2025-loose-leaf-package\"\u003e*This tea is also available in a 7.05oz (200g) loose leaf special package. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 200ml(6.76 fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 449.351px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" width=\"16x16\" height=\"16x16\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 219.351px;\"\u003e   1 tea bag (0.17oz\/5g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 219.351px;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e167 - 176F° (75 - 80℃)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 216px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 219.351px;\"\u003e  45 seconds - 1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic.ice.long_480x480.jpg?v=1625451160\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"30 Tea Bags \/ 6413","offer_id":40071705297084,"sku":"6514TB","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/22240459.jpg?v=1745961507"},{"product_id":"nara-tsukigase-2025","title":"NARA TSUKIGASE 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNARA TSUKIGASE 2026\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Nurtured with spring water, this tea has a finely rounded, sweet taste. This tea is carefully crafted deep in the mountains of Nara. Elegant first flush tea with a mild, very smooth mouthfeel and deep sweetness. This gem of a tea with the refreshing scent of the mountains is also recommended as a gift.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eshincha\u003c\/em\u003e is exclusively produced for LUPICIA by Mr. Inokura, a top-class master tea grower in Nara Prefecture who has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award many times. Produced in a special area of his tea plantation, which extends into the mountains at the highest elevation. The water used in his steaming process is the clear underground water that springs from the back of the teahouse on the mountaintop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 424.726px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" width=\"16x16\" height=\"16x16\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e   4 - 5g (0.17oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e  149 -158°F (65-70℃)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 207px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 201.726px;\"\u003e   2 - 2.5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6528","offer_id":43063083434241,"sku":"6528","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/12406528.jpg?v=1753145651"},{"product_id":"sayama-sayamakaori-2025","title":"SAYAMA SAYAMAKAORI 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAYAMA SAYAMAKAORI 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new easy to drink tea with a wisteria-like fragrance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe long-lasting aftertaste is the characteristic of this tea, which is made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby allowing the picked fresh leaves to wilt slightly, which promotes fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe withered aroma of Japanese tea has been considered a flaw and has not been highly evaluated until now, but in recent years, withered green tea has become more common in contests and has become more widely recognized. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis beginning to be established as a new style of Japanese tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tea was cultivated in Saitama Prefecture and was named \"Sayamakaori\" because of its particularly excellent fragrance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe taste is smooth with little umami.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSayama is the northernmost large-scale production area in Japan. The relatively cold land produces tea with a thick and rich flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The color is Shizuoka, the aroma is Uji, but the taste is Sayama,\" is a saying that goes, and the unique fragrant taste achieved by the \"Sayama firing\" method is highly popular.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSayama tea is grown in relatively cool plateaus and hilly regions, so the tea leaves that survive the winter slowly store nutrients, resulting in a thick leaf flesh that tends to give off a rich flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the leaf flesh becomes thicker, Sayama tea naturally requires strong steaming, but roasting techniques developed over many years of experience remove unpleasant flavors while retaining the sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are many varieties that are uniquely cultivated in Saitama at the Saitama Prefectural Tea Research Institute and other facilities, and there is a wide range of varietal teas that are handled, with unique varieties also being developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly available in limited quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to brew this tea \u0026lt;One 150ml(5.0fl oz) cup\u0026gt; Infusion: 1-2 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 429.76px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_leaf_480x480.jpg?v=1625097909\" width=\"16x16\" height=\"16x16\"\u003e Amount of tea leaves\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e   4 - 5g (0.17oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_temp_16x16.jpg?v=1625097978\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Water temperature \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e  167-176°F (75-80°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/ic_howto_time_16x16.jpg?v=1625098024\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e Brewing time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 210.76px;\"\u003e   1 - 1.5 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUPICIA JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"1.76oz (50g) Loose Leaf Tea \/ 6521","offer_id":46536377303297,"sku":"6521","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/files\/12406521.jpg?v=1752890888"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/5163\/6050\/collections\/Lupicia_Shincha.jpg?v=1594513669","url":"https:\/\/usa.lupicia.com\/collections\/shincha-2026.oembed","provider":"LUPICIA HAWAII Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}