{"title":"Nara Yamatocha – 大和茶","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn Nara Prefecture, where tea has been grown for centuries as Yamatocha, a traditional regional tea shaped by the climate and landscape of the Yamato Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGrown in cool mountain areas with clear differences between day and night temperatures, Yamatocha is known for its fragrant aroma and rich taste. The Yamatocha we share is naturally grown, and often carries a wild and expressive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAlongside this natural depth, it also allows us to introduce a rich variety of teas that are different from Kyoto teas, showing another beautiful side of Japanese tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sencha-zairai","title":"Yamato Sencha","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSencha Yamato 50g\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Yamato Sencha is grown in the unspoiled nature of the mountains of Nara. It has a wild and natural taste, harvested from an old tea tree of an unknown cultivar. The tea field is located deep in the mountains of Nara.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e: 100ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature \u003c\/b\u003e: 70℃ (158F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70 - 90sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5g of tea leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to the teapot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003ePour freshly boiled water into a cooling cup and let it cool for about \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, until it reaches around \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e50–60°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003ePour \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e50ml of the cooled water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e over the tea leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSteep for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e40–60 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond Infusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse slightly hotter water, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e70–80°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and steep for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThird Infusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse hot water, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e80–90°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and steep for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–20 seconds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNara (Yamato)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNara is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan and is known for its rich history, ancient temples, and beautiful nature. It is also a region where high-quality Japanese tea is grown, particularly in the mountainous areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nara's tea industry is small but produces some of the finest teas in Japan. The teas are grown in fertile soil and are well-taken care of by skilled farmers, resulting in a rich flavor and aroma. Nara's tea industry is a hidden gem that is waiting to be discovered by tea enthusiasts around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/horotea.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping plicy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horo Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42165329428635,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2566\/7995\/products\/DSC07367.jpg?v=1648195711"},{"product_id":"wakocha","title":"Wakocha","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWakocha 30g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWkocha  - A premium Japanese black tea from Nara, in the heart of Japan’s Yamato region. Made from Japanese tea cultivars rather than bold Assam varieties, Wakocha is known for its smooth body, low astringency, and gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrown in Nara’s clean and peaceful environment, it has a soft, refined aroma and a clean finish. Best enjoyed straight, it offers a delicate and distinctly Japanese black tea experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Wakocha is special\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese-grown tea leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a smoother, gentler cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelicate aroma and natural sweetness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e shaped by Japan’s climate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect on its own\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with no milk or sugar needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Wakocha is grown using non-chemical, pesticide-free, natural farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature \u003c\/b\u003e: 200ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e: 90 - 100℃ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 180sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"850\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eSteps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eWarm your teapot or cup (optional but recommended).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"911\"\u003eAdd the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"936\"\u003ePour hot water and steep for about \u003cstrong\u003e180 seconds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eStrain and enjoy.\u003cbr data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1015\"\u003eTip: If you prefer a deeper roasted note, steep a little longer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNara (Yamato)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNara, located in the Kansai region of Japan, is a place of deep history, ancient temples, and beautiful natural surroundings. It is also known for its sacred deer, which have long been regarded as messengers of the gods in Japanese tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeyond its famous cultural heritage, Nara is home to a quiet but remarkable tea culture. High-quality Japanese teas are grown in its fertile land and mountain areas, where skilled farmers carefully cultivate each harvest. The result is tea with a refined aroma, rich flavor, and a sense of place that reflects the calm beauty of Nara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThough smaller in scale than some of Japan’s better-known tea regions, Nara produces teas of exceptional quality. For tea lovers around the world, it remains one of Japan’s hidden gems waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/horotea.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping plicy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurchase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horo Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166521594011,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2566\/7995\/products\/DSC07376.jpg?v=1648206975"},{"product_id":"roasted-genmaicha","title":"Genmaicha　","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGenmaicha  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luxurious blend of first-flush sencha and pesticide-free roasted rice. Enjoy the wonderful harmony of its aromatic roasted fragrance and the fresh taste of green tea. It’s also delicious poured over a bowl of steaming rice and enjoyed as ochazuke — try adding a splash of soy sauce, grilled salmon, or even canned tuna for a comforting meal.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Nara, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Brew: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Quantity\u003c\/b\u003e: 250ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Temperature \u003c\/b\u003e: 100℃ \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: 90sec\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecond infusion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003efreshly\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eboiled water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, and steep for 3min\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease check our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/horotea.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping plicy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore you \u003cspan\u003epurchase\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horo Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42485220081819,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2566\/7995\/products\/genmaicha1.jpg?v=1657254958"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/2566\/7995\/collections\/DSCF5679.jpg?v=1779962306","url":"https:\/\/horotea.com\/collections\/nara-yamatocha-%e5%a4%a7%e5%92%8c%e8%8c%b6.oembed","provider":"Horo Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}