{"product_id":"sakura-okumidori-ceremonial-matcha","title":"NEW: Sakura — Okumidori Ceremonial Matcha, Uji (50g)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura is our single-cultivar ceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown and processed in Uji, Kyoto, from the prized Okumidori tea cultivar. Sakura means \"cherry blossom\" in Japanese, a nod to its lovely natural floral aroma. In the bowl it's smooth and mellow, with gentle umami, a soft sweetness, and a vivid deep green colour that Okumidori is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceremonial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okumidori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown and processed in Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First harvest (ichibancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and mellow, gentle umami and soft sweetness, with a natural floral aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional usucha, drunk straight to enjoy its aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50g pouch, about 25 servings at 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Japanese green tea (matcha). Nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Okumidori?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost matcha is a blend of several tea cultivars. Sakura is made from a single cultivar, Okumidori, so you taste its own character: a deep green colour, a smooth, rounded body with little bitterness, and the delicate floral scent that gives Sakura its name. Grown in the Uji region, the home of matcha for more than 800 years, it's a matcha for those who love to notice the differences between teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional (usucha)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSift 2g (1 level teaspoon, or 2 bamboo scoops) into a bowl. Add 70ml of water at 75–80°C, never boiling. Whisk briskly in an M or W motion for 15–20 seconds until a fine froth forms. Take a moment to enjoy the aroma before your first sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatcha latte\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakura is best enjoyed with water so its aroma comes through, but it also makes a beautiful latte. Whisk 2g with 30–40ml of hot water until smooth, then top with 150–200ml of warm milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha is sensitive to light, heat, air and moisture. Reseal tightly after each use, keep it in a cool, dark cupboard, and enjoy within 6–8 weeks of opening. Fresh matcha keeps its floral aroma best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sakura flavoured with cherry blossom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sakura is 100% pure matcha with nothing added. The floral aroma comes naturally from the Okumidori tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Sakura different from your other ceremonial matcha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSakura is a single-cultivar matcha chosen for its floral aroma and smooth, mellow taste. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tsubaki-ceremonial-matcha\"\u003eTsubaki\u003c\/a\u003e is our everyday ceremonial, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-premium-ceremonial-grade-matcha\"\u003eHaru\u003c\/a\u003e is certified organic, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eiko-ceremonial-reserve-uji-matcha-50g\"\u003eEiko\u003c\/a\u003e is our Ceremonial Reserve, with the deepest umami in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much caffeine is in a serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50–70mg per 2g serve, similar to our other ceremonial matcha and generally less than a typical brewed coffee. The L-theanine in matcha gives a calmer, steadier lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a bamboo whisk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best froth and aroma, yes. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/matcha-accessories-teaware\"\u003ebamboo whisk (chasen)\u003c\/a\u003e creates the fine, creamy texture that ceremonial matcha deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wabi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279337599147,"sku":"WABI-SAK50G","price":52.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/1185\/files\/Sakura-Ceremonial-matcha-50g-front.png?v=1792654795","url":"https:\/\/wabi.co.nz\/products\/sakura-okumidori-ceremonial-matcha","provider":"Wabi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}