{"product_id":"kitakaze","title":"Kitakaze (30g) Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitakaze Matcha | Limited Edition Uji Matcha from Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitakaze is a limited-edition stone-milled matcha crafted exclusively for Nishizawa En in Uji, Kyoto, Japan, one of the most renowned regions for authentic Japanese matcha. Carefully produced using traditional stone-grinding methods, Kitakaze offers a smooth, bold flavor profile that makes it ideal for both everyday enjoyment and matcha lattes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis versatile Uji matcha features nutty notes with subtle hints of chocolate, balanced by a smooth finish and rich character. Whether prepared as a traditional usucha (thin matcha) or blended into a creamy latte, Kitakaze delivers a satisfying matcha experience with every cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nutty with hints of chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth and bold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Everyday matcha, usucha, and matcha lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"835\" data-section-id=\"hudbcm\"\u003eMatcha Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"854\" data-section-id=\"1k202bm\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"886\" data-section-id=\"1onfabn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"886\" data-section-id=\"1onfabn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsuyuhikari, Yabukita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Kitakaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited-edition matcha crafted for Nishizawa En\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone-milled in Uji, Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth flavor with balanced richness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for both traditional preparation and lattes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for daily matcha drinkers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare Kitakaze Usucha (Thin Matcha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2g (1 heaping chashaku or ½ teaspoon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70-80ml (2.5 oz) at 80°C (176°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm your chawan (matcha bowl) with hot water, then discard the water and dry the bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSift the matcha into the bowl to remove clumps and create a smoother texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the hot water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a bamboo whisk (chasen), whisk briskly in a W or M motion until a fine layer of froth forms on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare an Iced Kitakaze Matcha Latte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70-80ml (3 oz) at 80°C (176°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 oz oat milk or milk of choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm the chawan with hot water, then discard and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSift the matcha into the bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the hot water and whisk until smooth and frothy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill a glass with ice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour in the prepared matcha, add milk, and stir well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy a refreshing iced matcha latte.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Nishizawa En","offers":[{"title":"Default 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