{"product_id":"japanese-green-tea-murasaki-yame-sencha-100g","title":"Japanese Green Tea – Murasaki Yame Sencha (100g)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA Refreshing Yame Sencha for Everyday Enjoyment\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSencha is Japan’s most widely enjoyed style of loose-leaf green tea, known for its refreshing aroma, balanced flavor, and gentle astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurasaki is a Yabukita-led sencha produced by Hoshino Seichaen in the mountainous tea-growing region of Yame, Fukuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers moderate bitterness and astringency with the clean, refreshing character associated with traditional Japanese sencha. When brewed with slightly cooler water, its natural sweetness becomes more noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested around early May, Murasaki is easy to enjoy throughout the year. Its refreshing finish and balanced character make it especially suitable for daily drinking and pairing with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYabukita-led sencha from mountainous Yame, Fukuoka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvested around early May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate bitterness and astringency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and refreshing sencha character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sweetness becomes more noticeable when brewed at a lower temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited for everyday drinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs naturally with meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a protective tea canister\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 100g (3.53 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% green tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured and packed by Hoshino Seichaen Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Product Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese product name: \u003cstrong\u003e八女 煎茶 紫\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial English package name: \u003cstrong\u003eSencha “Murasaki”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eHoshino Seichaen Co., Ltd.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer address: \u003cstrong\u003e8136-1 Hoshinomura, Yame, Fukuoka 834-0201, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Preparation — Hoshino Seichaen Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 2–3 small Japanese teacups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea: \u003cstrong\u003e6g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: \u003cstrong\u003e6 fl oz (180ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e158°F (70°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteeping time: \u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 60–75 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring fresh water to a full boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the water into the serving cups to measure the appropriate amount and allow it to cool to approximately 158°F (70°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 6g of tea leaves in a teapot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour the cooled water into the teapot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep for approximately 60–75 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour a little tea into each cup in rotation to distribute the flavor evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue pouring until the teapot is completely empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the second infusion, add hot water and begin pouring after a shorter steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the best flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fresh, good-quality water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuna Matcha tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered or soft water works especially well for Japanese green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjusting the Flavor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lighter and more refreshing cup, use a slightly shorter steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo bring out more sweetness and soften the tea’s bitterness and astringency, allow the water to cool slightly below 158°F（70°C）before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a Larger Cup — Luna Matcha Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a 12 fl oz (355ml) cup, begin with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–9g of tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse water at approximately 158°F (70°C) and steep for 60–75 seconds. 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